917 PORSCHE on the Road in Norway

About this Video

• Video Title: 917 PORSCHE on the Road in Norway
• Channel: Magnus Walker
• Speakers: Magnus Walker, Canute (the builder of the 917 replica)
• Duration: 00:24:46

Introduction

This video documents Magnus Walker's experience driving a road-legal replica of a Porsche 917, built by Canute, in Norway. The video focuses on the car's construction, specifications, and driving experience, highlighting the unique challenges and modifications needed to make a historically significant race car street legal.

Key Takeaways

• Road-legal 917 Replica: The video centers around a road-legal recreation of a Porsche 917, showcasing the extensive modifications required for street use.
• Engine Specifications: The replica features a custom-built 3.315L (short-stroke 3.6L) flat-six engine with twin turbochargers, producing over 400 horsepower and nearly 600 Nm of torque with increased turbo pressure.
• Construction Details: The body panels are constructed using molds from three different original 917s. The chassis is a carbon fiber tube frame, with modifications for safety and road legality. Various parts from different Porsche models (911 SC, 964, 993, 996 turbo, 930) are used in the engine's construction.
• Driving Experience: Walker describes the driving experience, emphasizing the reclined seating position, tight pedal box, and unique handling characteristics of the car.
• Build Process: The build took approximately 10,000 hours over several years, starting in 2013-2014 and concluding a year before the video's release.