The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup has run as a support series to Formula 1 since 1993, making it one of motorsport's most prestigious one-make championships. In 2023, Porsche reserved race number 911 — the brand's own heritage numeral — for a special ambassador entry, placing former grand prix driver Timo Glock behind the wheel of the current 992-generation GT3 Cup machine. Spark Model has reproduced that exact entry in 1:43.
The 992-Generation 911 GT3 Cup
Unveiled in November 2020 and introduced to competition for the 2021 season, the Type 992 GT3 Cup is powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing around 510 PS. Drive goes through a sequential six-speed gearbox, and the car rolls on 18-inch Michelin control tyres — a spec shared across every Supercup grid to guarantee a level playing field. The chassis represents the latest evolution in an unbroken line of race-ready 911 Cup cars stretching back decades.
Race Number 911 and Timo Glock
Within the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup, number 911 is traditionally reserved for special or ambassador entries — a deliberate nod to the model designation that defines the brand. In 2023 that seat went to Timo Glock, who spent his Formula 1 career with Toyota and Marussia/Virgin before transitioning to a Porsche Motorsport ambassador role. The car carried the standard Porsche Motorsport white and red corporate livery associated with works-supported entries, giving it a clean, immediately recognisable identity on the F1 support grid.
The Spark 1:43 Scale Model
Spark Model produced this 1:43 scale model car to document Glock's #911 entry. Spark's 1:43 racing models are hand-assembled and carry photo-etched details that translate complex livery graphics and aero surfaces into miniature form. The Porsche Motorsport white and red scheme is rendered across the full body, with race number 911 correctly positioned on the doors and nose. As with the broader Spark Supercup range, accuracy to the 2023 competition specification is the priority.
In the Display Cabinet
This model sits naturally alongside other 1:43 Spark Supercup entries from the 2023 season — fellow competitors such as Larry ten Voorde and Ayhancan Güven — to recreate the full grid atmosphere. Collectors tracing the 911 Cup lineage through generations will want it beside 991- and earlier-generation Cup cars. The F1 crossover angle also makes it a compelling companion to 1:43 Toyota and Marussia/Virgin F1 models from Glock's grand prix years, bridging two distinct chapters of a single career.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Timo Glock and why did he race in the Porsche Supercup?
Timo Glock is a former Formula 1 driver who competed for Toyota and Marussia/Virgin in grands prix. He has since become a Porsche Motorsport brand ambassador, a role that included racing the special car #911 entry in the 2023 Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
Why is this car numbered 911?
Race number 911 is traditionally reserved by Porsche for special ambassador or works showcase entries in the Supercup — a direct reference to the model designation of the 911 road car.
Which generation of the 911 GT3 Cup does this model represent?
The Type 992 generation, which was introduced to competition in 2021. It uses a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing around 510 PS and runs on 18-inch Michelin control tyres.
What is the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup?
The Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup is a one-make racing series that has run as a support event to Formula 1 since 1993, making it one of the longest-running championships of its kind.
