What was the engine limit in Le Mans in 1970?
The former Group 4 for Sports Cars became the new Group 5 (min. = 25) while Prototypes stayed as Group 6. The 5-litre engine limit on the Sports Cars remained – allowing the Porsche 917 and new Ferrari 512 to race, although they were on notice that this would fall to a 3-litre limit for the start of the 1972 season.
What’s the firing order on a Pontiac Firebird?
IGNITION Like all PONTIAC engines since 1955, the firing order sets is: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2, all by turning it counterclockwise. Note that the cylinder number 1 is the next driver in front of the engine (the same location on all V-engines) or just the first behind the power steering pump.
Who was the winner of the 1970 Le Mans race?
For Herrmann, a veteran of 13 Le Mans, it was particularly sweet having lost by the narrowest margin the previous year. All Porsche’s main challengers (Ferrari, Matra, Alfa Romeo) were beaten in the first half of the race. Porsche’s dominance was complete – winning all three prizes and taking all the class-wins.
What was Ferrari’s main opposition in the 1970 Le Mans race?
Their main opposition would come from Ferrari, now armed with the homologated 512S model. Fully nine 917s and eleven 512s from works-supported teams and privateers were entered. However heavy rain through most of the race neutralised much of their power and contributed to a number of serious accidents.
What kind of car was the 1970 Pontiac Firebird?
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Is the 1962 Pontiac LeMans still in production?
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What kind of suspension does a 1973 LeMans have?
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IGNITION Like all PONTIAC engines since 1955, the firing order sets is: 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2, all by turning it counterclockwise. Note that the cylinder number 1 is the next driver in front of the engine (the same location on all V-engines) or just the first behind the power steering pump.