Porsche 917 street version

[Pando]

The crazy speed on public roads (Not that you would do that in such an expensive car), the amazing acceleration, and it looks freakin' awesome.

I'm sorry but that was the silliest comparison I've ever heard.

[Ferrer]

Given that the reputation of the race car was not exactly the highest, I can't imagine that it was improved considerably by putting it into a road environment with poor surfaces, traffic and low speed maneouvering.

The early versions were unstable at high speeds, weren't them? Even a driver was killed IIRC. But by the time the 917K was released didn't all the problems had been sorted?

[Kitdy]

Given that the reputation of the race car was not exactly the highest, I can't imagine that it was improved considerably by putting it into a road environment with poor surfaces, traffic and low speed maneouvering.

My definition of best was "most awesome" as Pando seemed to grasp.

[kingofthering]

I'm sorry but that was the silliest comparison I've ever heard.

No, that would be Nissan Skyline GT-R vs. (insert supercar).

[Pando]

No, that would be Nissan Skyline GT-R vs. (insert supercar).

No, driving Porsche 917 = playing Burnout Revenge is still in the lead.

[The_Canuck]

No, driving Porsche 917 = playing Burnout Revenge is still in the lead.

What about Life = Initial D?

[Pando]

What about Life = Initial D?

I still haven't found out quite what Initial D is...

[Waugh-terfall]

dude, i totally want one.

I had no idea that they made street 917s. This was only a prototype, right?

Da-da wants.

Hey Brendon, Kitdy! You can get close to owning a 917:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/g...oom-209503.php

[Kitdy]

Hey Brendon, Kitdy! You can get close to owning a 917:
http://gizmodo.com/gadgets/gadgets/g...oom-209503.php

I've seen that before! Totally sweet Gulf livery.

Seriously though, how cool would it be to have a 917 on the road. I mean, it'd be a beast to drive, but you sure would look stylish when going to your buddies place or wherever. Talk about class.

[NSXType-R]

I still haven't found out quite what Initial D is...

Wow, where have you been, hiding under a rock?

Look it up on Wikipedia, you lazy bum.

Yeah, this car is awesome. Period.

[Pando]

Wow, where have you been, hiding under a rock?

Look it up on Wikipedia, you lazy bum.

Yeah, this car is awesome. Period.

No, I do know a very basic description of it but I don't have any first hand experience.

*Looking it up on Wiki...*

So manga, anime and games huh well waddayaknow. Doesn't really interest me that much and I don't really feel like I've gotten any smarter.

[Napolis]

There's a very good book on 917's and the Making of the Movie Le Mans
"A French Kiss With Death"

As for road cars IMHO they are more suited for the track and should be driven with great respect as several have found out.

[Kitdy]

There's a very good book on 917's and the Making of the Movie Le Mans
"A French Kiss With Death"

As for road cars IMHO they are more suited for the track and should be driven with great respect as several have found out.

I think your Lola is quite the street car as well... Thing of beauty.

[Ferrer]

I think your Lola is quite the street car as well... Thing of beauty.

Actually some road going T70s were made by Sbarro.

[Kitdy]

Sbarro - I've heard their name thrown about but I don't know exactly who they are. An Italian coachbuilding company?

Anyway, I was just thinking how sweet Jim's brilliant blue T70 looked on the streets and that a fully refurbished 917 would be totally amazing as well.