Why is a Porsche's ignition on the left?
Porsche's left-side ignition is often linked to the old Le Mans running start, where drivers sprinted to their cars, because starting with the left hand let them shift with the right at the same time.
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Has a Porsche 911 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans?
A Porsche 911 GT1 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans overall in 1998.