Photos of Porsche 917 LH

Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans15.6.1969
1212 - Porsche 917 LH #008 - Porsche System EngineeringPorsche 917 LH #008 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/AS5.0
Porsche System Engineering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)/Richard Attwood (GB)
listed, never drove: Peter Falk (D)		Result: did not finish (Gearbox, clutch)
Grid: 2nd (3:26.7000)
Colours: white (+blue)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 29/10/2022Photo by courtesy of: Tim Marshall, Dominique Gasnerie and Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans15.6.1969
1414 - Porsche 917 LH #007 - Porsche System EngineeringPorsche 917 LH #007 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/AS5.0
Porsche System Engineering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Rolf Stommelen (D)/Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)
listed, never drove: Peter Falk (D)		Result: did not finish (Oil leak)
Grid: 1st (3:22.9000)
Colours: white (+yellow)
Tyres: Dunlop
Photo updated: 19/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans15.6.1969
1515 - Porsche 917 LH #024=>006 - Porsche System EngineeringPorsche 917 LH #024=>006 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/AS5.0
Porsche System Engineering (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Herbert Linge (D)/Brian Redman (GB)/Rudi Lins (A)Result: practiced only (Spare car)
Grid: T-car (3:27.0000) (3 fastest qualifier)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 19/08/2015Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1970
33 - Porsche 917 L #043 - Martini International Racing TeamPorsche 917 LH #043 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4494 cc N/AS5.0
Martini International Racing Team (D)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gérard Larrousse (F)/Willi Kauhsen (D)
listed, never drove: Reinhold Jöst (D), Richard Attwood (GB)		Result: 2nd
Grid: 12th (3:30.8000)
Colours: dark blue/green
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/09/2020Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux, Endurance-Series.com and Dominique Gasnerie
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans14.6.1970
2525 - Porsche 917 L #042 - Porsche Konstruktionen K.G.Porsche 917 LH #042 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4907 cc N/AS5.0
Porsche Konstruktionen K.G. (A)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Vic Elford (GB)/Kurt Ahrens, Jr. (D)
DNS: Rico Steinemann (CH)		Result: did not finish (Engine)
Grid: 1st (3:19.8000)
Colours: white (+red)
Tyres: Goodyear
Photo updated: 12/02/2012Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans Test18.4.1971
2121 - Porsche 917 L #043 - J. W. Automotive EngineeringPorsche 917 LH #043 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC N/AS5.0
J. W. Automotive Engineering (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jackie Oliver (GB)Result: fastest
Colours: white
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 29/11/2015Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 3 Hours18.4.1971
2121 - Porsche 917 L #043 - Martini Racing TeamPorsche 917 LH #043 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC N/AS5.0
Martini Racing Team-
Mid-engined
Driven by: Derek Bell (GB)Result: did not start (Withdrawn)
Grid: 1st (3:18.1000)
Colours: unknown
Tyres: unknown
Photo updated: 25/05/2016Photo by courtesy of: Michel Guilloux
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1971
1717 - Porsche 917 L #045 - J.W. Automotive Engineering Ltd.Porsche 917 LH #045 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4907 cc N/AS5.0
J.W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Jo Siffert (CH)/Derek Bell (GB)Result: did not finish (Crankcase split, oil loss)
Grid: 3rd (3:17.6000)
Colours: light blue/orange
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans and Endurance-Series.com
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1971
1818 - Porsche 917 L #044=>043 - J.W. Automotive Engineering Ltd.Porsche 917 LH #044=>043 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4907 cc N/AS5.0
J.W. Automotive Engineering Ltd. (GB)Closed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Pedro Rodriguez (MEX)/Jackie Oliver (GB)
listed, never drove: Vic Elford (GB)		Result: did not finish (Oil pipe, engine)
Grid: 1st (3:13.9000)
Colours: light blue (+orange)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 14/03/2008Photo by courtesy of: Endurance-Series.com
Le Mans 24 Hours24 Heures du Mans13.6.1971
2121 - Porsche 917 L #042 - Martini Racing TeamPorsche 917 LH #042 - Porsche 912 F12 2v DOHC 4907 cc N/AS5.0
Martini Racing TeamClosed bodywork
Mid-engined
Driven by: Gérard Larrousse (F)/Vic Elford (GB)Result: did not finish (Fan drive; seized engine)
Grid: 2nd (3:14.9000)
Colours: silver/dark blue (+blue/red)
Tyres: Firestone
Photo updated: 28/12/2007Photo by courtesy of: Alain Jourdainne Photos 24H Le Mans