The 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans produced one of the more complex results sheets in recent memory, and the #4 Porsche 963 sits at the centre of it. IXO Models has documented that car in die-cast metal at 1:18 — white bodywork, red graphic elements, Porsche Penske Motorsport livery exactly as it ran at the Circuit de la Sarthe on 14–15 June 2025. The model pairs with the sister #5 and #6 IXO releases to form the complete three-car factory assault from that race.
The Porsche 963: LMDh Prototype Engineering
Built on an LMP2-derived carbon-fibre monocoque with aluminium honeycomb core, co-developed with Multimatic, the Porsche 963 measures 5,100 mm in length and weighs a minimum of 1,030 kg. Its 9RD engine is a 4,593 cc 90° twin-turbocharged V8 — a unit whose block traces directly to the Porsche 918 Spyder road car, chosen in late 2020 for durability and hybrid compatibility. A rear-mounted Bosch 50 kW MGU brings combined output to approximately 500 kW, transmitted through an Xtrac P1359 7-speed sequential gearbox. The 963 is homologated for both the FIA WEC Hypercar class and the IMSA GTP class.
Le Mans 2025: A Debut, a Penalty and a DSQ
The #4 car qualified fifth after the Hyperpole shootout — Nasr and Tandy both participating — before an early tyre issue in the opening laps dropped the car outside the top ten and compromised its strategy. A slow-zone procedure penalty during the night compounded the damage. At the chequered flag the crew was classified ninth, one lap down on the overall winner. The final result became eighth when the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P was disqualified post-race for a rear wing deflection of 52 mm against a 15 mm regulatory maximum, alongside four missing rear wing support bolts. For Pascal Wehrlein — the 2023–24 FIA Formula E World Champion making his Le Mans Hypercar debut — the race was marked by fast, consistent lap times noted by Porsche's own team reports.
The 1:18 Scale Model: IXO Die-Cast Construction
IXO Models produced this 1:18 die-cast in metal, replicating the #4 car's predominantly white livery with red graphic elements — the standard 2025 Porsche Penske Motorsport corporate identity shared across all three factory entries. Opening parts are not confirmed for this release; detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces: aerodynamic bodywork, wheel and tyre specification, and race livery graphics. IXO designated this model for collectors aged 14 and over. It was announced as part of the same production batch as the #5 and #6 963 releases, making a matched factory set achievable from a single manufacturer and scale.
In the Display Cabinet
At 1:18, the #4 Porsche 963 measures approximately 28.5 cm in length, requiring a shelf depth of at least 15 cm to sit comfortably. Alongside the IXO #5 (Andlauer/Christensen/Jaminet) and #6 (Estre/Vanthoor/Campbell, 2nd place finisher), the three models reconstruct Porsche Penske Motorsport's complete 2025 Le Mans line-up — three cars that completed a combined 1,159 laps of the 13.626 km Circuit de la Sarthe. Collectors building a broader Porsche factory endurance timeline will find this pairs naturally with 1:18 representations of the 919 Hybrid Le Mans winners from 2015–2017.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The Porsche 963 measures 5,100 mm in real life. Divided by 18, that gives a model length of approximately 28.3 cm, rounded to 28.5 cm. Allow a shelf depth of at least 15 cm and clearance for the wide LMDh bodywork, which reaches 2,000 mm (around 11 cm) in width at full scale.
Does the model have opening parts?
Opening parts have not been confirmed for this IXO release. The detail is concentrated on the exterior: aerodynamic bodywork, livery graphics, and wheel/tyre finish replicating the race specification. If display-case access to an interior or engine bay is a priority, check the manufacturer's confirmed specification before purchasing.
What is the material and who made it?
The model is die-cast metal, produced by IXO Models at 1:18 scale. IXO classifies it as a collector's item for ages 14 and over, not a toy.
What was the #4 Porsche 963's official result at the 2025 24 Hours of Le Mans?
The #4 car crossed the finish line ninth overall, one lap down on the winner. It was promoted to eighth in the final classification after the post-race disqualification of the #50 Ferrari AF Corse 499P, which was found to have a rear wing deflection of 52 mm — well above the 15 mm regulatory maximum — and four missing rear wing support bolts.
