Some of the infamous racing cars below are known to have been the titans of motorsports and rallying. They are not only pleasant to look at, they are also revolutionary in the world of motorsports as a whole. Take a look at these six legendary racing cars throughout motorsports history.
McLaren Honda MP4/4
During the 1988 Grand Prix season, the McLaren Honda MP4/4 broke the record for winning 15 out of 16 races. Additionally, this dominant car was driven on the tracks by the most iconic Formula 1 duo, Ayton Senna and Alain Prost, making it the most legendary vehicle to ever turn a wheel in any Formula 1 race.
Porsche 917
With the reputation of being the car that killed the popularity of the U.S. Can-Am races, the Porsche 917 is a race car like no other. This car gave Porsche an iconic victory in its first Le Mans 24 Hour Race. Throughout the 917’s active racing life, Porsche was able to produce over 11 variations of this model.
Ferrari F2004
The Ferrari F2004 was the car that gave Michael Schumacher his last Driver’s Championship. In the 2004 Formula 1 season, Schumacher and his co-driver Rubens Barrichello took this car to an astounding 15 victories. The Ferrari F2004 also holds the record for the most laps at the Grand Prix circuit in history.
Maserati 250F
The Maserati 250F is not only an elegant race car, it has also proved its worth. The 250F quickly rose to icon status in the 1950’s Formula 1 season. In 1954, the 250F won its first race with Fan Manuel Fangio as its driver. It would also go ahead to give Fangio his last Driver’s World Championship Victory.
Lotus 79
The Lotus 79 gave the racing world its first ground effect phenomenon. The ground effect meant that race cars could grip the ground much better than ever before. Race driver Mario Andretti gave the car its famous World Championship success in 1978.
Audi R8 LMP
The Audi R8 LMP marked the beginning of Audi’s dominance in the Le Mans races from the start of the 2000s until 2010. The LMP won five of the general six races in a span of five years from 2000 to 2005. The LMP was eventually replaced with the Audi R10 TDI, which hasn’t seen a dark day either at the Le Mans 24 Hour Races.