Introduced in August 2022, the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1) represents the most aerodynamically ambitious road-legal 911 Porsche had built to that point. The Weissach Package — named after Porsche's development centre — strips roughly 15 kg from the standard kerb weight of 1,450 kg through CFRP anti-roll bars, coupling rods, shear panel, roll cage reinforcement, and the carbon-weave exterior panels that define its visual identity. This 1:18 scale model car by Norev captures that precise specification in die-cast metal.
525 PS, 9,000 rpm, and 860 kg of Downforce
The MA2.75 flat-six displaces 4.0 litres and produces 525 PS (386 kW) at 8,500 rpm — 16 PS more than the contemporaneous 992.1 GT3 — via revised camshafts with modified cam profiles and a 9,000 rpm redline. At 285 km/h, total downforce reaches 860 kg, three times that of a standard 992 GT3, thanks in part to an active front wing that rotates up to 80 degrees and a DRS function for top-speed runs. The sole transmission is Porsche's 7-speed PDK; the Weissach Package adds shift paddles with motorsport-derived magnet technology.
Grand Prix White, Carbon Hood, Pyro Red: A Factory Colour Story
The Grand Prix White body with Pyro Red accent stripes and matching centre-lock wheels is one of the 992.1 GT3 RS's most deliberate colour pairings, consciously echoing the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7 in white and red — Porsche's most celebrated road-car livery. The Weissach Package layers the exposed carbon-fibre hood and roof over this scheme, creating the visual contrast that immediately identifies this specification. The 'Weissach RS' logo on the rear wing endplates is the final factory identifier distinguishing it from a standard GT3 RS.
Norev's 1:18 Scale Model: Die-Cast Construction and Functional Details
Norev, the French manufacturer in production since 1945, built this casting in die-cast metal with selected plastic components. Photo-etched grilles on the air intakes deliver an open-mesh appearance that moulded plastic cannot replicate at this scale. The steering wheel is linked to the front axle and is poseable. The interior, frunk storage bay, and cooling air duct representation are all present beneath the opening panels. The model carries official Porsche licensing.
In the Display Cabinet
At 25.5 cm in length, this model occupies a clear footprint in a standard shelf bay. It pairs naturally with Norev's other 1:18 992 GT3 RS variants — Gulf Blue and Ruby Star Weissach editions — or with Norev's 1:43 version of the same car for a multi-scale 992 GT3 RS group. Collectors building a naturally aspirated Porsche GT sequence will find this a logical anchor piece: the 992.1 generation ran from 2022 to May 2024, closing the chapter on the long N/A GT3 RS lineage before the transition to the 992.2.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The real Porsche 911 GT3 RS (992.1) is 4,572 mm long. Divided by 18, that gives approximately 253.9 mm — Norev lists the finished model at 25.5 cm. Plan for around 30 cm of shelf depth to accommodate the extended rear wing without the model feeling cramped.
Does the model have opening parts?
Yes — three in total: both doors and the front storage compartment (frunk). There is no opening rear engine cover. Detail is concentrated on the interior, the frunk bay with its cooling air duct representation, and the exterior surfaces including the photo-etched intake grilles and carbon-effect hood and roof panels.
What is the model made from?
Die-cast metal forms the primary structure, with selected plastic components for smaller parts. Photo-etched metal is used for the air intake grilles. The steering wheel is mechanically linked to the front wheels and can be turned. The model is an officially licensed Porsche product, produced by Norev, who have been making scale models since 1945.
What makes the Weissach Package specification significant on the real car?
The Weissach Package is a factory option exclusive to the GT3 RS (and GT2 RS) within the 992.1 generation. It reduces weight by almost 15 kg through CFRP anti-roll bars, coupling rods, shear panel, and roll cage elements, and adds optionally available forged magnesium wheels saving a further 8 kg of unsprung mass. Visually, the exposed carbon-fibre hood and roof and the 'Weissach RS' rear wing logo distinguish the specification at a glance.
