Taken from Moity's book. Note: Only the top ten positions are included in this set of standings. A score of 1.00 means meeting the minimum distance for the car, and a higher score is exceeding the nominal target distance. Statistics Pole position – P. Rodríguez, #18 Porsche 917L – 3:13.9 s Taken from Quentin Spurring's book, officially licensed by the ACO Fastest Lap in practice – J. Oliver, #18 Porsche 917L – 3:13.9secs; Fastest Lap – J. Oliver, #18 Porsche 917L – 3:18.4secs; Winning Distance – Winner's Average Speed – Attendance – ? International Championship for Makes Standings As calculated after Le Mans, Round 9 of 11 Note: Only the best 8 of 11 results counted to the final Championship points. The full total earned to date is given in brackets Citations References Armstrong, Douglas – English editor (1972) Automobile Year #19 1971-72 Lausanne: Edita S.A. Clarke, R.M. – editor (1997) Le Mans 'The Ford and Matra Years 1966-1974' Cobham, Surrey: Brooklands Books Clausager, Anders (1982) Le Mans London: Arthur Barker Ltd Laban, Brian (2001) Le Mans 24 Hours London: Virgin Books Moity, Christian (1974) The Le Mans 24 Hour Race 1949-1973 Radnor, Pennsylvania: Chilton Book Co Spurring, Quentin (2011) Le Mans 1970-79 Yeovil, Somerset: Haynes Publishing External links Racing Sports Cars – Le Mans 24 Hours 1971 entries, results, technical detail. Retrieved 29 May 2018 Le Mans History – Le Mans History, hour-by-hour (incl. pictures, quotes, YouTube links). Retrieved 29 May 2018 World Sports Racing Prototypes – results, reserve entries & chassis numbers. Retrieved 29 May 2018 Team Dan – results & reserve entries, explaining driver listings. Retrieved 29 May 2018 Unique Cars & Parts – results & reserve entries. Retrieved 29 May 2018 Formula 2 – Le Mans results & reserve entries. Retrieved 29 May 2018 Motorsport Memorial – details of the year's fatal accidents. Retrieved 29 May 2018 YouTube – German colour footage, incl. Race-prep (12mins). Retrieved 13 June 2018 YouTube – Colour amateur footage (no sound), in two parts (20mins). Retrieved 13 June 2018 YouTube – B/w French news report of race, incl. Onboard footage in Ligier (2mins). Retrieved 13 June 2018 YouTube – Modern engine-run & engine view of #21 Elford/Larrousse Martini Porsche 917 (2mins). Retrieved 13 June 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans races Le Mans 1971 in French motorsport