AUTOart 1:18 Porsche RS Spyder Diecast Model

The RS Spyder (Type 9R6) is a racing car designed by Porsche in conjunction with Penske to compete in Le Mans Prototype Class 2 (LMP2) racing. The car takes its name from the legendary 550 Spyder of the 1950s (combined with Porsche's common “RennSport” (lit.: racing sports) designation). The car marked Porsche's first return to the top level of sports prototype racing since the firm abandoned its Porsche LMP in 1999.

The RS Spyder made its debut in the final event of the 2005 American Le Mans Series (ALMS) at Laguna Seca winning its class. Since then the RS Spyder has won the ALMS LMP2 Championship in 2006, 2007 and 2008 and took class honours at Le Mans in 2008 and 2009. The outright victory at the 2008 12 Hours of Sebring was the first major victory for Porsche in endurance racing for five years and it was also the first time in 24 years that the non-premier class won the 12 Hours of Sebring overall. Regulation changes for the 2011 season rendered the RS Spyder obsolete but the car has left a legacy in the Porsche 918, which uses a development of the Spyder's engine and the 919 which carried Porsche's racing program on into the LMP 1 category starting in 2014.

This diecast model car is manufactured in 1:18 Scale. The model is an accurate replica with many operating features including moving and workable parts. The interior is complete with detailed dashboard, doors, gauges, realistic carpeting, and seats that give an authentic look. The engine is finely detailed with realistic hoses, wiring, and labels. The model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish. The undercarriage, suspension, brakes, and exhaust are nicely replicated.

This intricate diecast model comes factory sealed in its original packaging.

• Model Number: 80773
• Category: Racing
• Scale: 1:18 Scale Model Car
• Make: Porsche

AUTOart is committed to producing the best quality die-cast models in the market place. With a factory dedicated to manufacturing only AUTOart brand products, the quality level is consistent and always of a high order.