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1966/1971

A Ford victory, but Porsche copes!

No later than 1966, the mid-engine takes the lead. Ford strikes the Cavallino down with a spectacular fight, keeping the whole 1966 podium for itself.

1967 sees the 24 Hours of the Century, with the most breathtaking grid ever. This year, also of all the records, leads the Sporting Authorities to regulate the prototypes' capacity.

The American giant is back with more of the same in 1968, then again in 1969. The GT40 star has earned its stripes…

Then Porsche shifts gear and begins a series of records still to be equalled (24 hours with a 222.3km/h average speed).