The 4 Hours of Shanghai (previously 6 Hours of Shanghai) is a

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race that is held at the

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in the

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. It was created for the

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, and was held for the first time on 28 October 2012 as the eighth and final round of the 2012 World Endurance Championship.

Results

Records

Wins by constructor

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References

{{Automobile endurance races Recurring sporting events established in 2012 Sports competitions in Shanghai Auto races in China 2012 establishments in China Sports car races Endurance motor racing