PORSCHE RACING HISTORY917 L
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The very first 917 was unveiled to the public at the Geneva International Motor Show on th 12th March 1969. The 917 programme ran from 1969 until 1973. It gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971.
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16 June 1970 - Le Mans 24 Hours - International Championship for Makes
| No. | Car | # | Class | Drivers | Entrant | Pos | Class | Grid | Notes |
| 3 | Porsche 917 L | 917-043 | S5.0 | Gérard Larrousse (F)/Willi Kauhsen (D) | Martini International Racing (D) | 2nd | 2nd | 12th | 338 laps |
| 25 | Porsche 917 L | 917-042 | S5.0 | Vic Elford (GB)/Kurt Ahrens Jr. (D) | Porsche KG Salzburg (A) | DNF | 1st | 225 laps - Engine |