Porsche 917 KH | 1971 100th Anniversary | 24h Le Mans Poster

Story behind

Porsche 917 KH

In 1971, the Porsche 917 KH in Martini livery won the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race, setting two records with a distance of 5,335 kilometres and an average speed of 222.3 km/h. Driven by Gijs van Lennep and Helmut Marko, the car featured tail fins on both sides, giving it more directional stability and reducing drag. The car was also the first Porsche to race with a magnesium space frame, a material that was considerably lighter than aluminium, allowing for a 55-litre oil tank.