Porsche 936/77 2.1L F6 Turbo #7 3rd 1978 24h Le Mans in 1:1 scale
This is the Porsche 936/77 2.1L F6 Turbo #7 3rd 1978 24h Le Mans in 1:1 scale by WERK83.
The Porsche 936/77 2.1L F6 Turbo, driven by Hurley Haywood, Peter Gregg, and Reinhold Joest, finished 3rd in the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans, a remarkable achievement in a highly competitive race. The 936/77, an evolution of Porsche's 936, featured a 2.1L turbocharged flat-six engine and was built for maximum performance in endurance racing. Haywood and Gregg, both experienced endurance drivers, teamed up with Joest, a key figure in Porsche's racing legacy, to push the car to its limits on the challenging Le Mans circuit. The 1978 race was especially notable for its intense competition, with Porsche facing strong challenges from other manufacturers like Renault and Ferrari. Despite a few setbacks, the 936/77 demonstrated exceptional reliability and speed, with the trio’s consistency throughout the 24 hours securing a podium finish for Porsche. This race further solidified Porsche's reputation in endurance racing and cemented the 936’s place as one of the most successful race 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 936/77 2.1L F6 Turbo, driven by Hurley Haywood, Peter Gregg, and Reinhold Joest, finished 3rd in the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans, a remarkable achievement in a highly competitive race. The 936/77, an evolution of Porsche's 936, featured a 2.1L turbocharged flat-six engine and was built for maximum performance in endurance racing. Haywood and Gregg, both experienced endurance drivers, teamed up with Joest, a key figure in Porsche's racing legacy, to push the car to its limits on the challenging Le Mans circuit. The 1978 race was especially notable for its intense competition, with Porsche facing strong challenges from other manufacturers like Renault and Ferrari. Despite a few setbacks, the 936/77 demonstrated exceptional reliability and speed, with the trio’s consistency throughout the 24 hours securing a podium finish for Porsche. This race further solidified Porsche's reputation in endurance racing and cemented the 936’s place as one of the most successful race 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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