Most Iconic Race Cars of all time

In this Article, AutoThink lists the 4 most epochal vehicles ever used in Motorsports.

Audi Quattro

In 1980, Audi decided to take advantage of the rules of rallying by implementing four-wheel drive on one of its rally cars. As a result of this engineering feat, the Audi Quattro won two rally championships, one in 1982, and the other in 1984. In celebration of this historic moment for the manufacturer, Audi baptized all of its vehicles with 4wd, Quattro.

Ford GT40

In 1963, in order to gain popularity for his company, Henry Ford II tried to strike a deal with Ferrari. However, this deal was turned down. As revenge, Ford conceived the GT40, a car that was designed to crush Ferrari at Le Mans, which is exactly what it did. Ford won four consecutive Le Mans races starting in 1969, making it a truly significant car to motorsport history.

Lancia Stratos

Lancia today manufactures city cars, similar to a Mini Cooper, or a Fiat Abarth. However, not too long ago, they were making some of the coolest cars in their time. This famous rally car has won 4 World Rally Championships and 3 European Rally Championships.

Porsche 919

This Porsche is the perfect representation of true performance in the 21st century. It has 1160 horsepower and a 7 speed sequential transmission, which allows it to go from 0-60 in 2.2 seconds, and have a top speed of nearly 217 miles per hour. This car, can be considered, by some standards, as the fastest car of al time, as it holds the Nürburgring record, with a time of 5 minutes and 19 seconds.