Marsh Models MM365B15 Porsche 917K #15 Gulf 'Siffert – Kinnunen – Rodriguez' 4th pl. 12hrs of Sebring 1970

About this model

The Porsche 917K #15 carried the hopes of the Gulf-JW Automotive team at Sebring in 1970. Shared by Jo Siffert, Leo Kinnunen and Pedro Rodriguez, the car demonstrated the immense speed that would soon make the 917 dominant in endurance racing. Throughout the twelve-hour contest, the Gulf Porsche remained among the leading runners despite fierce competition from Ferrari and fellow Porsche entries. Reliability issues and race attrition shaped the final standings, but the crew secured a solid fourth-place finish and valuable championship points.

Race Overview

Event

18th 12 Hours of Sebring

Date

21 March 1970

Circuit

Sebring International Raceway, Florida, USA (8.36 km / 5.2 miles)

Drivers

Jo Siffert / Leo Kinnunen / Pedro Rodriguez

Team

John Wyer Automotive Engineering (Gulf)

Car

Porsche 917K, 4.5-litre flat-12

Race Number

#15

Result

4th Overall

Notes

The highest-finishing Gulf Porsche 917K at Sebring. Contributed important championship points during Porsche's successful 1970 campaign.