Jaguar XK120-C
The racing sports car Jaguar XK120-C was sold from 1951 to 1953, and the C in its name stood for competition. The Jaguar C-Type had been succeeded by the D-Type and was designed in the Barchetta style that was devoid of frills like exterior handles, carpets, and barometers. The Jaguar XK120-C had been successful in numerous races and did particularly well at the 24 Hours of Le Mans where it won the race twice. The Jaguar XK120-C entered its first Le Mans last 1951, and its drivers Peter Walker and Peter Whitehead got first place.
Jaguar XK120 C
1970 Porsche 917
A total of 37 of the race car Porsche 917 had been produced from 1969 to 1971. The Porsche 917 was only a concept car that made it to the production phase. The Porsche 917 was the first Porsche to give its maker a win at the Le Mans Race in 1970 and 1971. Under the hood of the Porsche 917 was a flat-12 Type 912 engine. The Porsche 917 had a 0 to 62 time of 2.3 seconds, and it was even faster than some of the quickest cars in modern times. The 0 to 124 miles per hour was 5.3 seconds, and it recorded a top speed of 240 miles per hour when it was pushed to its limits on a track.
1970 Porsche 917
