Porsche Type 901/17 Flat-Six Engine – 2.0L – Sportomatic – Engine Number ☆3380253☆

This Porsche Type 901/17 flat-six engine is a correct and increasingly hard-to-find powerplant originally built for a US-market 1968 Porsche 911 equipped with a Sportomatic gearbox. With its documented case stamping ☆3380253☆ and visible 901/17 engine type marking, this engine presents an excellent opportunity for collectors and restoration specialists seeking authentic, period-correct components for late-1960s Porsche 911 projects.

The engine was purchased by the current owner in 2011 and has been stored since acquisition. According to the seller, it has not been rebuilt, making it a desirable original core for a full professional rebuild or historically accurate restoration.

Specifications

• Engine Type: Porsche Type 901/17 flat-six

• Displacement: 2.0 liters

• Configuration: Air-cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder

• Original Application:

  • US-market 1968 Porsche 911

  • US-market 1968 Porsche 911L

  • Equipped with Sportomatic transaxle

• Factory Output:

  • 130 horsepower

  • 128 lb-ft of torque

• Engine Number: ☆3380253☆ (correct for US-spec 1968 911)

• Rebuild Status: Not rebuilt (original core)

Included Components

• Weber 40 IDTP carburetors

• Factory distributor

• Flywheel

• Airbox

• Additional parts included in the sale:

  • Type 911/01 engine case

  • Set of 2.2L cylinder heads

  • Camshaft housings

  • Exhaust components

This collection of parts significantly enhances the overall value, making the offering attractive for engine builders, restorers, or buyers planning a complete period-correct rebuild.

Condition & Notes

• Engine has been long-term stored since 2011

• Not advertised as running or rebuilt

• Sold as a rebuildable engine core

• Ideal candidate for inspection, machining, and professional assembly

• Original case stamping and engine type markings are intact and documented in the gallery

Ideal Applications

• 1968 Porsche 911 / 911L Sportomatic restoration

• Concours or historically accurate rebuild projects

• Porsche engine collectors seeking correct-number cores

• Performance builds using original magnesium cases and period components

Why This Engine Matters

• Correct Type 901/17 designation for Sportomatic-equipped 1968 US-market cars

• Original case stamping ☆3380253☆ enhances provenance and authenticity

• Unrebuilt status allows buyers full control over rebuild specifications

• Included additional engine components add flexibility and value

• Increasingly scarce early 911 engines with correct documentation

This Porsche Type 901/17 flat-six engine represents a rare opportunity to acquire an authentic, documented early 911 Sportomatic engine suitable for high-level restoration or collector investment.