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The Porsche 908/3 Is the Greatest Sports Racer Ever Made

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Porsche 908/3: the Greatest Sports Racer Ever MadeJeremy Cliff
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Part endurance racer and part hill-climb special, the stripped-down Porsche 908/3 is the embodiment of Porsche’s obsession with weight savings.Jeremy Cliff
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Only an opening for driver and engine pierces the 908/3’s smooth body.Jeremy Cliff
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How far forward does a 908/3 driver sit? The pedals mount ahead of the front wheels, and the front-suspension anti-roll bar runs just under the tachometer.Jeremy Cliff
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John Wyer Auto­motive was the primary factory team for the car, hence the Union Jack decal and Gulf sponsorship.Jeremy Cliff
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The little black arrow shows the direction to rotate the wheel nut. During long Targa Florio laps, drivers would have no choice but to change blown tires themselves.Jeremy Cliff
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The smooth nose and upswept tail generate 200 pounds of downforce on the rear at 155 mph and only 85 pounds in front.Jeremy Cliff
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There is no need for bodywork behind the rear tires, and so it does not exist.Jeremy Cliff

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