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Is this the greatest racing car of all time?

An initially untameable monster capable of 1500bhp in some specifications, that proved so superior it effectively killed a major championship, the launchpad for a legendary marque's decades of Le Mans success - there has never been anything like this sportscar leviathan

Some cars have scored more victories. Others have had longer careers. But few - if any - can match the impact of Porsche's first Le Mans 24 Hours winner, the 917.

Being the greatest in anything means more than just numbers. How do people feel about something? How did it move the game on? Does it still stop people in their tracks?

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