PORSCHE 917 - Replica impressions

A driving report on a PORSCHE 917 is not possible?
Yes it is!
The SECTOR live! did a test drive with a beautiful replica of the legendary racing car from the film "Le Mans" by Steve McQueen.
How was the Porsche 917 developed?
Why was he built at all?
What success did he have in motorsports?
Who was responsible for the production?
This short documentation gives you a few answers, using beautiful film sequences of a 917 replica with a Porsche Carrera engine.
This is a non-commercial private production from SECTOR live!
PORSCHE and the PORSCHE logo are registered trademarks of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG. The film is not related to the Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

Never put music over engine sounds... Never.. Never please NEVER...

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Hi Jennifer, you're right. But the music is only at the beginning and some parts of the Video, the most parts are pure motorsounds ...

[@MangoFlamingo]

@@PORSCHE914SECTOR That's a lie

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

@@MangoFlamingo Thx for the nice review. We learn with your great critism. Next video is without music but more motorsounds. And all for free ;-)

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfThaqepcqnfKc Porsche 910 - hope you enjoy it

[@CEOkiller]

The howl of the flat 12 is music enough

[@johnjepson2202]

I helped assemble an original 917k from scratch, new chassis, body interior, wiring harness. Missing, engine, transmission. Engine, trans. purchased used from Vassic-Polac (sp) in southern Calif. Used in CAN-AM series until racing series was shut down. Started 1973, finished for show at Porsche Parade 1978, Snow Mass Colorado. A winner!! All original!! What a challenge to finish, no assembly manual, HA.

[@TheWilferch]

Vasek-Polak.....sheesh.......

[@chrismoody1342]

I got one these running around my home town. I gave it a through inspection at last Father’s Days Cars and Coffee. Oh and he brought along it’s stablemate a GT40; also in a Gulf livery. It brought the show to a complete standstill. So much for the Lambos, McLarens and Ferrari’s getting all the attention.

[@cesarefiderio1634]

Il documentario diventa assai gradevole da guardare, nel vedere una macchina così BELLA!!!

[@rolandracer1025]

Sehr sehr schön, Gänsehaut pur!

[@sebastianblumenstein7884]

This is what a porsche is really made for! Racing or roadgoing.... not to stay hundrets of weeks in a garage to stay its wheels flat...

[@michaelgautreaux3168]

Many things may copied, few things can created! 917 & the C-111 are examples. For me, the fact that either/both exist is comforting. The desire, logic & passion is no better expressed! Yes, there many others that desire respect & praise as due, but 917! Many thanx 👍 👍, be safe 🦊

[@andykerr3803]

Very nice video 👍 Enjoyable music for an alluring automobile, the owner is proud of his "replica" 🤗

[@abelfaticatti859]

Que hermoso automóvil de carrera siempre me gusto esa marca porsche es fantástico

[@PaulLMason]

To me this was the most beautiful race car ever built. Wish I had the $2 million to get one.

[@michaelslack4937]

RCR (Race Car Replica's) 50 K (minus drivetrain...30-50K) Bargain !!!

[@pipoposti78]

Traumhaft 🎉

[@philipclayberg4928]

Would love to see your replica racing on the Nurburgring. That would be amazing.

[@TommyTarkov]

prosche should make a new road legal version of the 917 i think it it would be a amazing car to look at and to own

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

no doubt!

[@calvincooley1074]

THAT would be a new bar being SET right there!

[@MrEd-qg8td]

that is a nice replica looks like the real ones with a 3.2 liter 6 cylinder engine so it is most likely street legal. I would buy one if I had the money! LOL

[@JB91710]

They did and it's called the 918. That's the best you can get with all the DMV regulations.

[@basementracer7622]

Yeah all 2 of them they would sell.

[@watervagen1]

Seguro lo diseño Miguel Ángel porque es una obra de arte,

[@equinox212]

The opening music sounds like it's from a Disney movie or some rom-com

[@yandman26]

Wow he must of hit 45 on that straight

[@MB911]

RCR reproductions are known to drive exceptionally well.

[@sonnengelber]

Klasse Bericht und tolles Auto. Nur der vertraute 11er-Klang des Motors wirkt ein wenig irritierend.

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Das ist der Preis für eine Fahrt auf öffentlichen Strassen ;-)

[@antsfur]

Interesting video lots of fun so how much hp is your engine pushing out? Thanks

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

ca. 250 hp

[@bushlee2914]

Jemand, der beim lenken IN DAS Lenkrad greift, dem sollte verboten werden Auto zu fahren und erst recht, einen 917 zu pilotieren!!! (der angeblich von Steve Mc Queen gefahren wurde, dem aber nicht so war, da ein Werksfahrer von Porsche den 917 gefahren ist...)

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Der Fahrer zgl. Besitzer war wohl auch mehr ein Sammler als Pilot - wir haben darüber hinweggeschaut 😉.

[@scarpantibus100]

Oh you lucky man....

[@rolandbracher919]

Dieser Porsche gehörte ursprünglich Jo. Siffert . R. I. P. Seppi

[@geddy1972]

sounds like a beetle. oh wait it is !

[@ckryses3962]

Is there any dimension difference between original and replica?? Also i felt like tires bit thinner than original!!! I really appreciate whoever took initiative to build replica coz it's not necessary that praising fan could be a millionaire.. wish if even someone could have build flat 12 with big fan!! Dam him who invented auctioning and bidding!! Would love to own someday..have anyone saw Hotwheels's gulf models?? They released it chrome light blue and gloss orange...wonder if its in real!! Overall big thank you for the heads of this wonderful video!!hope you and your family safe!!

[@mayo_oderketchup6663]

Was kostet so ein Nachbau?

[@chrismanavis4505]

GOOD FOR YOU MARYLANDER

[@davenc8527]

I was confused by the Maryland license plate.

[@Dyshof]

Schöner Nachbau, bravo. Aber doch kein 6 Zylinder.....

[@ramien7041]

Das Original ist ein Zwölfender, aber trotzdem schön!

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

Some day I'll build one for myself. Should be fun. 🤔

[@kings_nemesis5995]

Same here I just love the look of these old race cars

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

@@kings_nemesis5995 On their website it says their kits start from $20k or so, depending on what car you choose, minus engine. Perfectly affordable.

[@kings_nemesis5995]

@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 yea the 917 costs 48k

[@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040]

@@kings_nemesis5995 Still, a fraction of a $14m price for original.

[@kings_nemesis5995]

@@Phoenix_cataclysm_in_2040 yea most definitely

[@unkameatgoodbar2315]

Damn Germans know how to make a badass car, tell that much.... I’m going to spend my retirement money building one of these.......

[@vmlelectronics]

very interesting toy!

[@stevesmith8077]

Did they ever get it over 50 kph?

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

not in the docu on official streets, that was not necessary

[@leonardodominguez3491]

That fan belt looks very loose.

[@basementracer7622]

Not a bad video if you discount the race replica doing 30mph where ever it goes and of course the crappy music that's too loud.

[@JB91710]

Looks like RCR Replica's work.

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Yes it is.

[@JB91710]

This is my work. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5XSlIV4a7OnmNU This is what you have to do when you can't afford a kit.

[@RM-ep2dc]

just hold the steering wheel to the left to drive straight :D 6:20

[@BossaNossa1]

I was hoping he would remove the wheel while driving and put it on straight!!!

[@bobbymccourt6794]

Friggin’ drove me nuts watching that crooked wheel 🤦🏼‍♂️. But I’d still kill to drive it lol

[@unionrdr]

Now that's my kinda kit car!!!

[@curly437]

Maryland license plate?

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

of another car ... ;-)

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

There shavings were still sitting on the floor.

[@MH-yk4is]

STOLBERG ;)...und etwas Eifel ;)

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

ein Kenner in jeglicher Hinsicht ;-)

[@paxwallacejazz]

Not quite as Beautiful as the also ran 512 but like that girl with whom you have real CHEMESTRY she's irrisistable plus she's more grounded and sexy. This is my all time favorite race car. Hey wrong engine!

[@gijsgrevink4493]

Hallo Stefan, wer stel

[@donstevenson2660]

You could never really "street" the original 12, this was the logical solution.

[@paxwallacejazz]

Looks like die Odenwald

[@jedslather]

Still the most important part the flat 12 is not in it, it need the 500+HP to become the real thing.

[@samuraisaint2360]

Can put a GT3 motor in it , get that race sound an HP

[@alexandervanwyk7669]

It does not seem right on public roads. Can't be fun either. No these machines rather stick to the tracks, (or museums)

[@Smittyschannel]

for shame- dude drives it like a grandma

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

only to avoid police checks ;-)

[@mpen4445]

Music is too loud...

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Thank you for your critism. We did it better in our latest Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfThaqepcqnfKc

[@paxwallacejazz]

Sorry id put a twin turbo LS good for 600 to 1000ps with a 6 speed tremic in it.

[@Howrider65]

That engine needs work....Shakes like it has problems..

[@TheWilferch]

Agree.... not a good running or good idling example of a 911.

[@sherrigaskin5656]

Why would you puy music in this vid?? Complete fail.

[@davejamison6288]

Please dump the music, the 911 flat six is all the music the video needs.

[@7775Kevin]

Man this video is a real snoozer. Could not make it to the end.

[@robertobusso9515]

El que mete la mano dentro del volante para doblar no merece manejar un porche 917

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

The old man is an owner, not a driver. We're glad we got to film the vehicle, so we don't give a damn about such things ;-)

[@runedyrting8476]

Beautiful Design of course, but this Engine is very far from the real thing.

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Absolute. But we had fun :-)

[@JB91710]

I know what you mean. It's like Haley Barry without boobs. Just doesn't feel right. If you want a 917, you have to bite the bullet and do this. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mHPWhKZul7WlhZo

[@Predator27007]

Get a Testrossa flat 12, tune it to 650ps. Add an electric fan to look like original. Ok, that engine had gearbox mounted underneath, but with few modifications, you fit a Porsche G50 box and pongo...12 cylinders

[@greggybada]

what a waste to put music over the engine sound....

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Thank you for your critism. We did it better in our latest Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHfThaqepcqnfKc

[@user-zy8zs6jt5s]

こんなのに公道で着いて来られたら煽り案件だよ⁉💦昔見かけたカルマンギアベースのマンタレーシングのF2型のFRPボディ思い出した。

[@mikewallace8087]

Ditch the music .

[@gijsarles2734]

Ridiculous

[@snail415]

Beyond frustrating to see this car presented with music, and driven with the aggression of a government lifer. Couldn’t get through half of it.

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Thank you Justin for your constructive comment! You are not alone with your opinion ... You'll hear the (6 cyl.-) motorsounds in many parts of the video, which has to be understanded more as a homage than a test. The owner of the car (driver in the video) 1) couldn't race over public streets and 2) is actually a little bit cautious ;-) Maybe our next video with a PORSCHE 910 vs. 914/6 ist better for you ...

[@snail415]

PORSCHE 914 SECTOR Well now I feel like a bag of trash. Thanks for reminding us that how you respond to a petty complaint is more important than the issue itself. Cheers.

[@wsv123wsv]

Die Fahrgeräusche mit Musik zu unterlegen ist einfach nur dämlich.

[@PORSCHE914SECTOR]

Sind sie doch nur teilweise?! Aber danke für den höflichen Hinweis.

[@wsv123wsv]

Entschuldige mich für den Ton. Bewerte das Video natürlich positiv!

[@tristantheuerkorn777]

Es ist doch eh nicht der Originalmotor!

[@CR-qc9sl]

Awful music!

[@digilux4017]

The insanely stupid music is ruining this whole movie 😢