WEC 24 Hours of Le Mans

When broken Porsches staggered to Le Mans victory

The 1983 Le Mans had one of the most remarkable finishes in the history of the famous 24-hour race.

Published: Jun 10, 2022, 10:23 AM

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Al Holbert, Hurley Haywood, Vern Schuppan, Porsche 956

Two works Porsches battled for the lead down to the wire and both were in such a state that neither could have managed one more lap.

In this episode of "Short View Back to the Past", Autosport Chief Editor Kevin Turner recalls the time that a very broken Porsche 956 won Le Mans.

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