The first fun economy car. Unique in every way. It was a great two-seat, high-mileage commuter and an even better autocross machine. Led the way to the sport compact craze.
Porsche built 25 917s for homologation in 1969. It won Le Mans in 1970 and 1971, only losing when the rules changed. The 917 still holds the Le Mans fastest lap record.
