Porsche 911 GT1/98 Porsche AG Test Car 24h Le Mans 1998 in 1:18 scale
This is the Porsche 911 GT1/98 #1 Porsche AG Test Car 24h Le Mans 1998 in 1:18 scale by WERK 83.
At the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche introduced the 911 GT1-98, a groundbreaking evolution of their GT1 program. This model featured Porsche's first carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and a fully water-cooled, mid-mounted 3.2-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, producing approximately 550 horsepower. Driven by Laurent Aïello, Allan McNish, and Stéphane Ortelli, the #26 car secured overall victory, marking Porsche's 16th win at Le Mans and celebrating the company's 50th anniversary in style. The race was notable for the intense competition and the reliability of the GT1-98, which outlasted faster competitors from Mercedes and Toyota, highlighting Porsche's engineering excellence.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
At the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans, Porsche introduced the 911 GT1-98, a groundbreaking evolution of their GT1 program. This model featured Porsche's first carbon-fiber monocoque chassis and a fully water-cooled, mid-mounted 3.2-liter twin-turbo flat-six engine, producing approximately 550 horsepower. Driven by Laurent Aïello, Allan McNish, and Stéphane Ortelli, the #26 car secured overall victory, marking Porsche's 16th win at Le Mans and celebrating the company's 50th anniversary in style. The race was notable for the intense competition and the reliability of the GT1-98, which outlasted faster competitors from Mercedes and Toyota, highlighting Porsche's engineering excellence.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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