The 1971 International Championship for Makes season was the 19th season of FIA World Sportscar Championship motor racing. It was open to Group 6 Sports Prototypes, Group 5 Sportscars, and Group 4 Spe
Porsche won the 1971 International Championship for Makes with its 917K (pictured) and 908/3 models
Alfa Romeo placed second with its T33/3 model
Ferrari placed third with its 512M (pictured), 512S and 312PB models
The 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans was the 39th Grand Prix of Endurance, and took place on 12 and 13 June 1971. It was the ninth round of the 1971 International Championship for Makes.
1971 Le Mans Porsche 917LH driven by Derek Bell & Jo Siffert parked outside the Hotel de France