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Remembering Porsche's illustrious Le Mans history

Fri, 13 Jun 2014


Not only does this weekend mark the running of the 82nd 24 Hours of Le Mans, it will also see the return of one of the race's most venerable brands to the top tiers of endurance racing. Porsche will campaign its first top-flight car since the 1998 911 GT1-98, the 919 Hybrid, at this weekend's race, in the hopes of knocking off its corporate rival, the dominant Audi team.

To understand just what a win for the 919 would mean, though, you need to look back on the intrinsic connection between the Circuit de la Sarthe and Porsche. It's a history that spans decades, dating back to the team's first win in 1970.


XCar has a great video on that history. At 25 minutes, it's a bit on the long side. Then again it is the Friday before Le Mans. Take a look below for the video.



By Brandon Turkus


See also: 50th Anniversary Porsche 911 vs. Jaguar F-Type Coupe is a battle of beauty, brawn, Porsche looks back on very first 911 Turbo, LaFerrari, McLaren P1, Porsche 918 and Agera R take to Assen.