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LeMans 917 Trivia Question
Everyone knows the Salzburg team won LeMans in 1970 with its 917. But what did Team Salzburg switch to beginning in 1971? -- Curt
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06-15-2002, 11:14 AM
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Would that be Martini & Rossi?
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06-15-2002, 02:35 PM
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Nope. Obviously, a hint is needed. It wasn't a Porsche and it wasn't endurance racing.
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06-15-2002, 03:06 PM
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06-15-2002, 03:15 PM
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Ahh yes, Beetle rallying. Tom beat me to it. I misread the question.
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06-15-2002, 03:21 PM
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We have a winner.
Pretty wild, eh? From 12 cylinder 917 to 4 cylinder VW bug! -- Curt
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06-15-2002, 04:41 PM
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As a footnote to this, apparently Team Salzburg was involved in Rallying prior to Le Mans and the "Bugs" since Peter Gregg's 911ST was reportedly used by them for rallying.
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06-16-2002, 03:15 AM
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The VW's were quite interesting. 1.6 liters with 120HP (at 6000RPM). Twin Weber 46 IDA-2Cs, 40mm intake valves, etc. They used an oil cooler from a 908 Porsche and a 5-speed gear box from a 914. Top speed of 106MPH. These cars ran from 71 to 73 (although as John pointed out, Salzburg had a long rally history before this as well). In 74, the VW factory planned to homologate a special run of 2 liter 175+ HP Bugs in order to compete with the Saabs, Escorts and Fiats. But the Arab oil embargo got in the way. -- Curt
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06-16-2002, 04:49 AM
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1971 Porsche Targa 2.5L
1982 Porsche 911SC Coupe 3.2
1969 Porsche 911E 2.0 E
