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| **1987**: An incorrect micro chip in the Porsche 962's almost cost them dear several cars including 2 of the 3 factory cars retiring with burnt pistons in the first few hours. But Derek Bell's Porsche survived to win, the last of his 5 wins 20 laps clear at the end. Début for Martin Brundle. Début first year for Radio Le Mans | **1987**: An incorrect micro chip in the Porsche 962's almost cost them dear several cars including 2 of the 3 factory cars retiring with burnt pistons in the first few hours. But Derek Bell's Porsche survived to win, the last of his 5 wins 20 laps clear at the end. Début for Martin Brundle. Début first year for Radio Le Mans | ||
| - | **1988**: The little WM team wrote history by clocking 407km/h (253mph) in the race. Mercedes withdrew over concerns with their tyres. Jaguar XJ's took the win. Mario, Mike and John Andretti competed in a “family” Porsche. | + | **1988**: The little WM team wrote history by clocking 407km/h (253mph) in the race. Mercedes withdrew over concerns with their tyres. Jaguar XJ's took the win. Mario, Mike and John Andretti competed in a “family” Porsche. Début for Andy Wallace. |
| - | **1989**: Won by Mercedes no.63, this was the highest race number ever to win, prior to this win the highest victorious race number was 23. Début for Andy Wallace. | + | **1989**: Won by Mercedes no.63, this was the highest race number ever to win, prior to this win the highest victorious race number was 23. |
| **1990**: First race with 2 chicanes on the Mulsanne. The 2nd placed Brun Porsche (Brun/Pareja/Larrauri) retiring with 15 minutes left to run let Jaguar take a 1-2 finish. The factory Nissan's (Blundell) set a Mulsanne speed record of 227mph during qualifying and 6 seconds clear of the 2nd placed qualifier. Blundell also becoming the youngest driver to achieve pole. | **1990**: First race with 2 chicanes on the Mulsanne. The 2nd placed Brun Porsche (Brun/Pareja/Larrauri) retiring with 15 minutes left to run let Jaguar take a 1-2 finish. The factory Nissan's (Blundell) set a Mulsanne speed record of 227mph during qualifying and 6 seconds clear of the 2nd placed qualifier. Blundell also becoming the youngest driver to achieve pole. | ||
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