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The Porsche 917 is a racecar that gave Porsche its first overall wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Powered by the Type 912 flat-12 engine of 4.5, 4.9, or 5 litres, the long-tailed version was capable of a 0-62 mph (100 km/h) time of 2.5 seconds and a top speed of over 254 mph (407 km/h).

In the 1973 Can-Am series, the turbocharged version Porsche 917/30 developed over 1,100 bhp (820 kW), and as much as 1,580 bhp (1,180 kW) in qualifying tune.

The 917 is one of the most iconic sports racing cars of all time, largely for its high speeds and high power outputs, and was...

Experience what it's like driving a Carrera GT through several point-of-views. Listen to the sexy rumble of this beast as it jumps off the line.

In fact, Renault’s involvement in racing predates the conception of the World Championship in 1950. At the turn of the century the young Louis Renault saw racing as a way of publicising his cars; his most impressive feat being the winning of the first ever French Grand Prix in 1906

The R8 was built to take your breath away. Audi’s leading designers have pushed the boundaries of racing technology, futuristic construction and luxury refinement to deliver a genuine masterpiece. The R8’s features include a centrally-mounted, high-revving V8 petrol engine, Audi Space Frame (ASF) construction, front and rear double wishbone suspension and the stability of quattro four-wheel-drive.