The execution
The turbocharged 917/10 TC took the 1972 Can-Am title with George Follmer and ended McLaren’s five-year reign.
Existing 917/10 chassis were developed into the twin-turbo TC specification rather than forming a separately countable production run. George Follmer used the 5.0-litre car to win the 1972 Can-Am championship.
On the record
- 5.0L twin-turbo flat-12, about 1,000 PS
- Can-Am champion 1972 — George Follmer
- Developed from existing 917/10 chassis; no separate build count documented
As separated
- Years
- 1972
- Built
- Count not separated
- Engine
- 5.0L flat-12, twin-turbo
- Power
- ~1’000 PS
- Weight
- ~800 kg
Against the 917 K
- Years
- 1972 · 917 K 1969–1971
- Built
- Count not separated · 917 K 36
- Engine
- 5.0L flat-12, twin-turbo · 917 K 4.5–5.0L flat-12 · Type 912
- Power
- ~1’000 PS · 917 K 580–630 PS
The documents
