Porsche 917/30 at Laguna Seca - Two Perfectly Restored Models on the Track 

David Davis - Well, they did, or at least tried to! The 1967 Ferrari 350 Can Am put out 480 hp, but it was competing with 700+ hp McLarens. Ferrari obviously made fast cars, but with typically smaller displacement than America V8s, the Ferraris were nowhere quick enough in acceleration to compete effectively in this class. Then the 917-30 showed up in '73 and it was all over for everyone else!

Donohue's 1973 pole time at Laguna Seca was 57.374s, average speed 119.217mph.

They were gas bombs waiting to explode!

Agreed. I saw this car debut at Mosport in 1973. Donohue was on pole with Scheckter right beside him, and those two just disappeared. On the fourth lap they caught a backmarker on the back straight and there was a minor collision.

Best Regards, JzD PrOdUcTiiOnS

@TheSkyrimGuide - Please........Motors are found in hybrids.......this car is pure, 100% engine! Thanks for listening. Lol

@@Loulovesspeed engine was the synonym of motor.

@@nobedz6688 - My late Father was an electrical engineer and told me that motors were technically just that, electric motors. Engines however, utilize internal combustion. Not quite synonyms. I will admit, though, that many people don't really know the difference or just choose to ignore it!

The blue car had a miss or fuel issue when it passed the pits the first time.

LOL

Penske's Porsche engine was dyno'd at 1500 hp at the factory. They estimated about 1,100 hp for the race with more boost available if needed by turning a knob.

There is a huge difference between 917/10 and 917/30, Project C.A.R.S 2 is not really a simulator and you need a decent wheel and pedal setup to drive (instead of playing). If you want to have some taste of how it really is try 917/30 on PC in Assetto Corsa with a wheel and pedal setup and do a lot of practice, learn the racing line, master heel and toe while using a H-pattern shifter, be smooth with pedals and steering wheel and practice and practice...