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CAN-AM— Interserie
1972 Porsche 917-10

Third Place — 1975 German Interserie Championship

Chassis Number: 917/10 – 017
Team: GELO Racing Team
Driver: tim Schenken
Engine: twin turbo 5.4 liter 12 cylinder
Horsepower: 1150
Weight: 1650 LBS
T op speed: 220 MPH
0-100 MPH in 2.9 seconds
0-150 MPH in 5.7 seconds
0-200 MPH in 12 seconds

Constructed with a 110 lb. aluminum tube space frame, ultra lightweight fiberglass body, magnesium and titanium suspension components, and powered by a twin-turbo 5.4 liter flat 12-cylinder air-cooled engine, the 917/10’s power to weight ratio was second to none. Power was fed through a Porsche 4-speed transaxle with titanium half shafts and 15 inch diameter Fuchs magnesium wheels (12 inch wide front, 19 inch. wide rear). Ready to race, the car carried 75 gallons of gas in twin side mounted tanks.

This car was located in Sweden in 1991 and eventually purchased in 1997 by Bruce Canepa. It was in as-raced condition and considered one of the most original 917’s in existence. Canepa and his team of craftsmen completely restored the car back to factory original specification. This car is one of only twelve 917/10’s built by the Porsche factory.

Tim Schenken
In addition to his Interserie success, Australian Schenken also raced in Formula One with Williams, Brabham, and Surtees. He competed in the World Sports Car Championship with Ferrari and Porsche winning at the Nürburgring in 1977.

Gelo Racing Team
Founded by Georg Loos of Germany in the early 1970’s, Gelo Racing participated in ADAC, the World Sports Car Championship, and Interserie events with great success. Gelo sponsored the official Porsche “Werks” entries between 1973 and 1978 including RSRs, 934s, 935s, and 917s.