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Why is the ignition switch on some Porsche models on the left hand side?
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∙ 7y ago
When racing at Lemans, drivers had to run to their cars and it was faster to start the car with the left hand and engage first gear with the right hand.
Not so. This is a urban myth. Contrary to recent Media Porsche ads and YouTube videos, from the beginning of Porsche, AG in 1948, the ignition key was actually positioned to the right of the steering wheel (as opposed to the left on the production 356 coupes, and 900 series and other models) on ALL racing TYP 550/718/RS60-61/ 356 TYP 540s (Speedsters), and 904 GTS', specifically for a faster "LeMans start." The pit mechanics actually left the gear shifter engaged in 1st so the driver only had to turn the key clock-wise, pop the clutch, move his right hand onto the steering wheel, along with his left hand, while turning the car clock-wise out of the starting pit position, and down the front straight. Is this really true? Just ask the still-living Hans Herrmann, or Dan Gurney, or Joe Buzzetta, all whom were racing with the Porsche factory during those Golden years. Vroom, Vroooom! Lee Raskin, Porsche historian/author. Source: Porsche TYP 540: Quintessential Sports Car, 2004; and James Dean At Speed, 2005 (Amazon.com)
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