PORSCHE RACING HISTORY917/20
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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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18 April 1971 - Le Mans 3 Hours - Non Championship Race
| No. | Car | # | Class | Drivers | Entrant | Pos | Class | Grid | Notes |
| 20 | Porsche 917/20 | 917/20-001 | S5.0 | Willi Kauhsen (D)/Gijs van Lennep (NL) | Martini Racing Team (D) | DNF | 2nd | 28 laps - Ignition |
18 April 1971 - Le Mans Test - Non Championship Race
| No. | Car | # | Class | Drivers | Entrant | Pos | Class | Grid | Notes |
| 20 | Porsche 917/20 | 717/20-001 | S5.0 | Jo Siffert (CH)/Willi Kauhsen (D) | Martini International Racing Team | 5th | 5th |
13 June 1971 - Le Mans 24 Hours - International Championship for Makes
| No. | Car | # | Class | Drivers | Entrant | Pos | Class | Grid | Notes |
| 23 | Porsche 917/20 | 917/20-001 | S5.0 | Willi Kauhsen (D)/Reinhold Jöst (D) | Martini International Racing (D) | DNF | 7th | 180 laps - Accident |