The Most Iconic Porsche Race Cars Ever Made

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Talk about motorsports and it is hard to leave Porsche out of the conversation. From racing the 356 in the 1950s to making a comeback in the World Endurance Championship in 2014, Porsche’s contribution to the history of motorsport is unparalleled. In fact, from Mille Miglia to 24 Hours of Le Mans, Formula 1 to Dakar, Porsche has tried it all and tasted success in most. As the Porsche prepares to secure its third consecutive win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, we take a walk down memory lane bringing you the stories behind some of the most iconic Porsche race cars.


Porsche 356

This is where it all began for Porsche. The 356 was Porsche’s first ever production model and was never meant to be a race car. With the kind of power that the Porsche’s designers managed to pull out from the Volkswagen Beetle derived engine and its sheer handling capabilities, it was only obvious that the 356 would make its way into the racing scene. And sure enough, a 46-horsepower 356 SL Gmünd coupe brought Porsche a victory in the 1.1-litre class at the 1951 24 Hours of Le Mans. Over the course of its career, the 356 went on to bring several trophies for Porsche.

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[shadowjack1]

Very good read. Thanks