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# 917/16

1970–1971 · Unique · 1 built

![Porsche 917/16 — reference](https://hiconium.com/_derived/images/cars/porsche-917/docs/917-16-pa-museum.jpg.w1920.q75.webp)

The execution

The one-off flat-16 test carrier — PA chassis 027 lengthened for experimental 6.0- and 7.2-litre engines, never raced.

Porsche converted the existing PA Spyder chassis into a development mule for the flat-16 programme. The engine grew from 6.0 to 7.2 litres, but the car remained a test vehicle and never entered a race.

On the record

- PA chassis 027 converted into the sole flat-16 test carrier
- Tested with 6.0- and 7.2-litre engines
- Never raced

As separated

Years 1970–1971

Built 1

Engine 6.0–7.2L flat-16

Power 566–647 kW

Against the 917 K

Years 1970–1971 · 917 K 1969–1971

Built 1 · 917 K 36

Engine 6.0–7.2L flat-16 · 917 K 4.5–5.0L flat-12 · Type 912

Power 566–647 kW · 917 K 580–630 PS

The documents

![The flat-16 test carrier, PA chassis 027, in the Porsche Museum](https://hiconium.com/_derived/images/cars/porsche-917/docs/917-16-pa-museum.jpg.w1920.q75.webp)

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