The W&S Motorsport Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport ran in the Cup 3 Pro class at the 2026 24h Nürburgring. IXO Models has captured this entry in die-cast metal at 1:43, reproducing the yellow and black livery and race number 962 exactly as the car ran on the Nordschleife and GP circuit combined layout.
Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport: the 982 Racing Variant
The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport is built on the 982-generation platform and developed specifically for customer motorsport. Where the road car ends, this variant adds a full roll cage and FIA-compliant safety equipment, while the suspension is reconfigured for circuit use. Power comes from Porsche's 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six, driving through a PDK gearbox in racing trim. The car measures 4,612 mm in length, close in dimension to the road GT4 but transformed in purpose.
Number 962, Four Drivers, One Class Entry
The Cup 3 class at the 24h Nürburgring is the natural home of GT4-specification machinery, and the Pro sub-class draws professional and semi-professional driver lineups for the full 24-hour distance. Team W&S Motorsport, a German customer racing outfit with a consistent presence in Porsche's endurance calendar, entered car number 962 — a number chosen as an explicit homage to the Porsche 962 Group C prototype that dominated endurance racing in the 1980s. Moritz Oberheim, Philip Miemois, Lorenz Stegmann and Niclas Wiedmann shared the driving duties across the race. The yellow and black colour scheme is immediately legible as a German customer racing entry, distinct from any factory Porsche livery.
IXO Models 1:43 Scale Model: Die-Cast in Racing Trim
IXO Models is one of Europe's most established producers of 1:43 die-cast racing replicas, with a catalogue that spans decades of circuit history. This release uses die-cast metal construction to reproduce the W&S Motorsport livery, including the yellow and black colour scheme and race number 962. At 1:43, the model offers strong visual fidelity to the real car while remaining a practical display size for a collector shelf.
Frequently asked questions
What class did the W&S Motorsport Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 CS compete in at the 2026 24h Nürburgring?
The car, number 962, competed in the Cup 3 Pro class at the 2026 24h Nürburgring, driven by Moritz Oberheim, Philip Miemois, Lorenz Stegmann and Niclas Wiedmann for Team W&S Motorsport.
Why does the car carry number 962?
The number 962 is a deliberate homage to the Porsche 962, the Group C prototype that dominated endurance racing in the 1980s. Using this number in customer racing entries is a recognised Porsche tradition.
What is the GT4 Clubsport and how does it differ from the road GT4?
The 718 Cayman GT4 Clubsport (982 generation) is a dedicated motorsport variant fitted with a roll cage, FIA safety equipment and racing suspension. It retains the 4.0-litre flat-six but is built exclusively for track and competition use.
Who makes this 1:43 scale model and what material is it?
The model is produced by IXO Models and is made from die-cast metal. IXO is a European manufacturer with a long-established range of 1:43 scale racing car replicas.
