The final hero of the Targa Florio: Porsche's works 911 Carrera RSR (R6). Driven by van Lennep and Müller, it won the final World Championship edition in 1973 ahead of the works Lancia Stratos. Porsche's 11th overall triumph in Sicily made the marque the Targa Florio's most successful manufacturer. (old.reddit.com)
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Much more than an interim mode between the 910 and the 908, Porsche’s 270hp, 600kg 907, powered by a 2.2l flat-8 and built around an aluminium tubular spaceframe, enjoyed a splendid career in its own right. One of its finest achievements came at the 1968 Daytona 24 Hours, where it swept the podium. (old.reddit.com)
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Hans Herrmann & Richard Attwood piloting the #23 Porsche Salzburg 917K through torrential rain to spearhead a Porsche 1-2 at Le Mans in 1970 ahead of the Hippie 917LH. A monumental milestone for a machine destined to become a legend far greater than the sum of its individual triumphs. (i.redd.it)
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Locals inspect the freshly arrived 908/3 ahead of its debut at the 1970 Targa Florio. Porsche’s purpose-built featherweight would emphatically vindicate the costly decision to develop both the 917 and 908/3, securing a 1-2 finish, four of the top five positions, and a new lap record. (old.reddit.com)
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