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| Intercontinental Le Mans Cup | |
|---|---|
| Venue | Zhuhai International Circuit |
| First race | 1994 |
| First ILMC race | 2010 |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Most wins (manufacturer) | Porsche (3) |
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