In an era dominated by the seminal Cosworth DFV, the Ligier JS17 in the video above threw a curveball with a 500bhp Matra V12. Watch, as Rob Hall takes us for a tour of the lovely Ligier at this year’s Silverstone Classic. As Rob explains, with the ground effect coming into full swing at higher speeds, it takes a leap of faith to up the pace and trust the downforce will stick you to the circuit.
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