Finally I received one of my last purchases, the wonderful Porsche 917K used by Steve McQueen in the movie "Le Mans". This model is produced by AutoArt and the details are very high, in according with the tradition of this brand. The Porsche 917 is a racecar that gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the long-tailed version was capable of a 0-62mph time of less than 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 248 mph (394 km/h).
   Besides the Le Mans (film), another well-known appearance of the 917 in movies was in Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo. Driven by Bruno von Stickle (Eric Braeden), and painted in the colors of Germany's national flag, it was perhaps the most formidable entry in this fictitious Trans-France Race. The car shown in the movie was obviously not a real 917, though, but a very fine replica, the US produced Laser 917. As it is based on many components from a VW Beetle including chassis and engine, it has a stunning (for a grass roots kit) resemblance to a true 917.

Posted by: Fabiano on Tue 11/20/2007 at 10:22

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