August 7, 2026 | Spotlight #36
Every week I put a random model from my collection in the spotlight, this week
This week it’s the Porsche 911 GT1 evo from Le Mans 1997 that can be found in #087 Porsche GT1
1997 Le Mans 24h, Porsche 911 GT1 evo
The Porsche GT1 is a pure prototype from which 25 are built for homologation. This is the evo version, used by the factory in 1997. The development of the 911 GT1 had been on a strict budget, the factory still used the steel monocoque where most competitors switched to carbon fibre. The improved longtail McLarens beat the Porsches all season in BPR and also at Le Mans. Fortunately for Porsche, they can always relay on Joest who took the overall victory with his Porsche powered WSC prototype.
Porsche AG #26: Yannick Dalmas (F) / Emmanuel Collard (F) / Ralf Kelleners (D)
Results: Start-grid 8th / time 3:45.490 / race DNF fire – 327 laps
Porsche 911 GT1 evo – LM GT1: Powered by 3.2 liter Porsche M9680 flat-6 twin turbo, approx. 600 hp. Michelin tires. Weight 1050 kg. Steel monocoque, chassisnr. 993 GT1 #005
- MINICHAMPS Porsche History Set (diecast)
- Overall rating: 3 STARS | Quality details: 3 STARS | Estimated value: 3 STARS
- Also appears in #023 Mobil 1
Last week’s model was the Racing Team Holland Porsche 904 from Le Mans 1964. It can be found in #029 Racing for Holland
1964 Le Mans 24h, Porsche 904/4 GTS
The Porsche 904 was a small, light GT with great performance and reliability. That is, if equipped with the original flat-4 engine. Two factory 904/8 were entered with 2-liter 8 cylinder engines but both retired with clutch related problems. The 4 cylinder versions all finished in the top 12 overall and 1st to 5th in the 2-liter GT category. One of these was the bright orange Racing Team Holland car from Ben Pon.
Racing Team Holland #33: Ben Pon (NL) / Henk van Zalinge (NL)
Results: Start-grid 28th / time 4:16.000 / race 8th – 319 laps / 2nd GT <2L
Porsche 904/4 Carrera GTS – GT <2L: Powered by 2.0 liter Porsche Type 587/3 flat-4, approx. 180 hp. Dunlop tires. Weight 650 kg. Steel ladder frame with fiberglass body, chassisnr. #055
- SPARK 43NAS003 #190 / 200 (resin)
- Overall rating: 5 STARS | Quality details: 4 STARS | Estimated value: 4 STARS
- Also appears in #09 classics ’50s & ’60s
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