Description:

Meticulously engineered by Bailey Edwards, enhanced with modern tech & personal touches, inspired by motorsport history. This particular car is more than a machine—it’s a piece of South African motorsport heritage. Colour sheme designed to replicate the iconic Kreepy Krauly Porsche driven by the legendary Sarel van der Merwe, & piloted in modern events by industry titan Rob Beaumont, it carries the spirit of Daytona, Le Mans, & rally legends under its skin.

• Model: 917 Bailey Edwards Competition Reproduction
• Builder: Bailey Edwards
• Chassis Number: Originally #3, upgraded to latest 917 spec
• Ownership: Rob Beaumont

• Body & Chassis

Vehicle Overview

• Bailey Edwards composite bodywork with custom modifications to rear tail section
• Plug mold for rear tail included
• Upgraded Bailey chassis with improved rigidity and geometry
• Bailey front and rear suspension system
• Aurora high-performance rod ends
• Helper springs added for enhanced rear droop traction

Brakes

• AP Racing 330mm discs & calipers front & rear
• Ferodo DS3000 competition pads
• Adjustable brake bias from dashboard controller

Transmission

• Xtrac 396 6-speed sequential gearbox (rated for ~1200Nm input torque)
• Pro-shift electric paddle-shifting system mounted to steering wheel

Engine & Drivetrain

• Nissan VK45DE V8 – Naturally aspirated + Supercharged
• 9:1 compression
• Custom billet-machined dry sump pan
• Morosso 3-stage dry sump pump
• Runs exclusively on AVGAS
• Output: 700+ HP / ~850Nm torque

Engine Management & Clutch

• NIRA (Swedish) standalone ECU
• AP Racing 3-disc sintered clutch, 1200Nm handling
• AP Racing stud kit
• Ken Westermeyer side shafts (Gear & Axle)

Fuel System

• Holley RED lift pump
• Bosch 044 high-pressure pump
• Bosch 3.5bar pressure regulator
• Surge tank setup for race conditions

Cooling

• Dual Cape Heat Exchange custom radiators
• Davies Craig EWP 150 electric water pump
• Dry Ice chiller box for intercooler system
• Custom aluminium air-to-oil cooler

Supercharging & Charge Cooling

• Whipple 3.3L W200-AX Supercharger with bypass valve kit
• Custom fabricated intake manifold
• Laminova intercooler cores integrated into blower
• Jabsco high-flow coolant pump

Steering

• Bailey Edwards steering system
• Uni-steer electric power steering module

Wheels & Tyres

• Bailey Edwards 917-specific rims
• Period-correct and race-prepped for track day dominance

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