Porsche at Le Mans - The Success Story of Porsche at Le Mans

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A class victory by the 356 SL Aluminium Coupé in 1951 marked the start of a legendary motorsport era: Porsche at Le Mans. Since then, Porsche has participated every year, maintaining a remarkable presence for seventy-two seasons. This enduring relationship has led to numerous records and nineteen overall victories. The lightweight, speedy Porsches achieved their first overall win in 1970 with the iconic 917, followed by the formidable endurance champions 956 and 962. In the hybrid era, the 919 further solidified Porsche's legacy. The book chronicles the first seventy-two years of Porsche's history at Le Mans, detailing the unique stories behind each race. Each annual report includes results and captivating photographs, many previously unpublished from the Porsche and McKlein archives. This extensive collection features original documents from Porsche's corporate archives, providing a deep dive into the details of this storied history. Limited to just 963 copies per language, this collector's edition covers races from 1951 to 2022, including a preview of the new Porsche contender, the 963.