Porsche 917 LH

Description
The Porsche 917 LH was the second new model version made in cooperation with the 2017 racing game Project CARS 2, developed by Slightly Mad Studios and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment.

It is based on the real-life Porsche 917 LH, 'Langheck' (Long Tail). Only five 917 LH were made and competed in the enurance racing in the 1970 and 1971 seasons.

The first release of the Hot Wheels 917 LH is a replica of the car driven by Pedro Rodriguez and Jackie Oliver (Chassis: 917-043) at the 1971 Le Mans 24 Hours, despite having the fastest qualifying time and setting a new lap record, they did not complete the race. The car still exists and has been restored to its livery from the previous year (1970), it is on display at the Simeone Foundation Auto Museum.

Versions
Porsche 917 LH has been released in the following 1/64 scale versions:

2018 card
From the back of the 2018 card:

Born: 1971 Stuttgart,Germany

Designer: Porsche

Built specially for the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Porsche 917 LH boasts advanced aerodynamics, including a long–tail design and covered rear wheels. With its powerful 12–cylinder, 600 hp engine, this iconic racecar delivers full-throttle thrills, roaring to a dizzying top speed of 240 mph!