The 1:18 scale model reproduced here captures one of the most narratively charged cars at the 92nd 24 Heures du Mans, held on 15–16 June 2024 at the Circuit de la Sarthe. Car No. 83 wore the bright Giallo Modena livery under the Vista AF Corse banner, instantly distinguishable from the two factory-red Ferrari entries, and it ran at the front of the Hypercar field for significant stretches before circumstances intervened in the small hours.
The Ferrari 499P Le Mans Hypercar
Ferrari's 499P is the marque's first factory-backed Le Mans Hypercar (LMH), introduced for the 2023 WEC season. The name encodes the car's intent: 499 refers to the internal combustion output in PS, and P stands for Prototype. Power comes from a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 derived from the Ferrari 296 road car family, paired with a front-axle hybrid motor-generator unit producing up to 200 kW. The complete system output is capped at 500 kW in accordance with WEC and ACO regulations.
83 Laps Led, 21st-Hour Retirement
Robert Kubica, Robert Shwartzman and Yifei Ye — the latter two Ferrari Driver Academy graduates — shared the No. 83 Vista AF Corse 499P across the 2024 race. The car spent a total of 83 laps at the head of the Hypercar order, a front-running performance that made its retirement all the more striking. At approximately the 21st hour, around lap 248 of 311, a failure of the front-axle hybrid motor-generator unit ended the car's race. Meanwhile, the sister No. 50 Ferrari 499P took the win with 311 laps completed, giving Ferrari a second consecutive Le Mans victory and its 11th overall, with the No. 51 Ferrari finishing third.
BBR Models: Resin Construction at 1:18
This 1:18 scale model is produced by BBR Models, the Italian manufacturer known for high-detail resin replicas across the 1:18 and 1:43 scales. Resin construction delivers fine surface resolution — aerodynamic bodywork, livery graphics and panel geometry are rendered with a fidelity not easily achieved in diecast. The body is a sealed one-piece unit with no opening parts, concentrating detail on the exterior surfaces: the complex diffuser, front hybrid axle packaging and the unmistakable Giallo Modena finish. A display case (showcase) is included as standard.
In the Display Cabinet
The Giallo Modena livery creates an immediate visual contrast when placed alongside the red No. 50 and No. 51 Ferrari 499P models, making the trio a coherent 2024 Le Mans set — Ferrari finished 1st and 3rd that year. Collectors focused on Ferrari's LMH era will also find it pairs naturally with the 2023 Le Mans-winning 499P. The included showcase keeps dust off the bodywork between viewings.
Frequently asked questions
Does the model have opening parts?
No. BBR Models constructs its 1:18 race car replicas as sealed one-piece resin bodies with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. Detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces — aerodynamic bodywork, livery graphics, diffuser geometry and wheel detailing.
What material is the model made from?
The model is cast in resin, the material BBR Models uses across its 1:18 range. Resin allows sharper surface definition than diecast, which is particularly relevant for an LMH car with complex aero surfaces.
What is the race significance of car No. 83 at Le Mans 2024?
Car No. 83, driven by Robert Kubica, Robert Shwartzman and Yifei Ye, led 83 laps during the 92nd 24 Heures du Mans on 15–16 June 2024 before retiring in the 21st hour with a front-axle hybrid MGU failure, at approximately lap 248 of 311.
