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| Total Wins | Manufacturer | Years |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | BMW | 1988, 1990, 1993, 1997, 2001, 2011, 2024 |
| 4 | Opel | 1991, 1994, 1995, 2017 |
| 4 | Porsche | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018 |
| 3 | Audi | 1996, 2002, 2006 |
| 3 | Toyota | 1986, 1989, 2022 |
| 3 | Volkswagen | 2003, 2010, 2011 |
| 2 | Ford | 1998, 2023 |
| 2 | Honda | 2007, 2009 |
| 2 | Mercedes-Benz | 1987, 2019 |
| 2 | Renault | 2000, 2004 |
| 2 | Volvo | 2005, 2016 |
| 1 | Alfa Romeo | 1999 |
| 1 | Hyundai | 2012 |
| 1 | Jaguar | 2020 |
| 1 | Mazda | 2008 |
| 1 | Nissan | 1992 |
| 1 | Peugeot | 2021 |
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