The PL 17 is powered by a twin cylinder flat four-stroke air cooled engine. It is rated at 42 hp SAE for the standard version and 50 hp SAE for the "Tigre." For the 1961 models the front doors open in the direction of travel and the engine size is reduced to 848 cc.
This year marks a triple victory for the PL 17 in the Monte Carlo rally .
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