The Porsche 917, 935, and 936 were dominant throughout the decade, but a resurgence by French manufacturers Matra-Simca and Renault saw the first victories for the nation since the 1950 race.
Os Porsche 917, 935, e 936 foron dominantes ao longo da década, pero o rexurdemento dos fabricantes franceses Matra-Simca e Renault viron as primeiras vitorias para a nación desde a carreira de 1950.