This is the Porsche 911 GT1 #26 1996 Le Mans Dalmas/Stuck/Wendlinger in 1:18 scale by WERK83.
The Porsche 911 GT1 #26, driven by Yannick Dalmas, Hans-Joachim Stuck, and Karl Wendlinger, competed in the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking Porsche's return to top-level endurance racing with a groundbreaking design. The 911 GT1 was unique as it blended Porsche’s traditional rear-engine layout with a mid-engine configuration for better balance, making it a formidable competitor against prototypes. The 1996 Le Mans race was notable for its fierce battle between Porsche, McLaren, and Ferrari, with changing weather conditions adding to the drama. The #26 car showed strong pace and reliability, ultimately finishing second overall behind the Joest Racing TWR-Porsche WSC-95. This result demonstrated the 911 GT1’s potential, setting the stage for Porsche’s future success in endurance racing and solidifying its legacy as one of the most iconic GT1 cars of the era.
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.
The Porsche 911 GT1 #26, driven by Yannick Dalmas, Hans-Joachim Stuck, and Karl Wendlinger, competed in the 1996 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking Porsche's return to top-level endurance racing with a groundbreaking design. The 911 GT1 was unique as it blended Porsche’s traditional rear-engine layout with a mid-engine configuration for better balance, making it a formidable competitor against prototypes. The 1996 Le Mans race was notable for its fierce battle between Porsche, McLaren, and Ferrari, with changing weather conditions adding to the drama. The #26 car showed strong pace and reliability, ultimately finishing second overall behind the Joest Racing TWR-Porsche WSC-95. This result demonstrated the 911 GT1’s potential, setting the stage for Porsche’s future success in endurance racing and solidifying its legacy as one of the most iconic GT1 cars of the era.
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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