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Le Mans Yesterday and Today: Porsche
Porsche's legacy at Le Mans began in 1951 and includes 19 overall wins and 111 class victories. Key models like the 917 K, 956, 919 Hybrid, and the new 963 showcase Porsche's dominance and ongoing pursuit of victory.
Porsche's history at the 24 Hours of Le Mans began in 1951 with the small 356 SL winning the class up to 1100cc. Since that day, the Stuttgart brand has been forever linked to the most challenging race of the year, pushing men and machines to their limits. From famous models of the past to the present Hypercar category aiming for overall victory, Porsche's legacy at Le Mans is unmatched.
Porsche boasts the most victories at Circuit de la Sarthe, with 19 overall wins and 111 class wins, the latest achieved just a few months ago in the 2024 edition with the 911 GT3 R LMGT3. These record numbers place Porsche at the top of closed-wheel motorsport. Porsche had to wait until 1970 for its first overall victory with the legendary 917 K, which repeated the feat in 1971 with the unforgettable Martini Racing livery.
