The 2024 ADAC TotalEnergies 24h Nürburgring brought together one of the Nordschleife's most recognisable pit lane presences — Falken Motorsports — and the newest generation of Porsche's customer GT3 weapon, the 992-based 911 GT3 R. Car #44, carrying the team's signature dark-blue, white, teal and red livery, was shared across 24 hours by Joel Eriksson, Tim Heinemann, Nico Menzel and Martin Ragginger. IXO Models captures that entry in die-cast metal at 1:18.
Porsche's 992 GT3 R: Built for GT3 Combat
Introduced for the 2023 racing season, the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) is the full competition variant of the 992-generation 911, homologated for GT3-class endurance and sprint racing worldwide. Its 4.2-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six produces approximately 565 hp, channelled through a 6-speed sequential gearbox, with the engine mounted in the traditional Porsche rear position. Wide GT3 R bodywork, a pronounced rear wing and an integrated front splitter define its aerodynamic silhouette — directly replacing the 991.2 GT3 R from 2023 onward.
Falken Blue on the Nordschleife: The 2024 24-Hour Story
Falken Motorsports is the factory-backed competition arm of Falken Tyre (Sumitomo Rubber), a long-standing fixture at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Their dark-blue, white, teal and red livery has become one of the most photographed GT3 colour schemes on the Nordschleife across multiple generations of Porsche machinery. In 2024 the team entered two 911 GT3 R (992) cars; car #44 was piloted by Swedish driver Joel Eriksson — a graduate of Formula 2 and DTM — alongside Nordschleife regulars Tim Heinemann, Nico Menzel and Martin Ragginger, competing in the SP9 GT3 class.
IXO Models: Die-Cast at 1:18
IXO Models is a European specialist in die-cast motorsport replicas with a catalogue that spans decades of circuit racing history. This release reproduces car #44 in die-cast metal at 1:18, a scale that accommodates faithful reproduction of the 992 GT3 R's distinctive aerodynamic package — the large rear wing, front splitter geometry and wide-body stance that distinguish the racing car from its road-going sibling. The Falken livery's multi-colour graphic scheme, with its dark-blue base and contrasting teal and red branding elements, is a natural fit for a scale replica at this size.
In the Display Cabinet
Car #44 pairs naturally with Falken Motorsports' sister entry, car #33, from the same 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours — together they represent the team's full 2024 Nordschleife campaign. Collectors building a Nürburgring 24h shelf will find it sits alongside other 1:18 entries from the 2024 race. For those following Joel Eriksson's career trajectory from single-seaters into GT endurance racing, or collectors focused on Porsche customer motorsport across 991.2 and 992 generations, this model adds a chapter that is both visually distinctive and historically grounded.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Falken Motorsports livery on car #44?
Car #44 carries Falken Motorsports' established dark-blue, white, teal and red colour scheme, based on Falken Tyre branding. Falken Motorsports is the competition arm of Falken Tyre (Sumitomo Rubber).
Who drove car #44 at the 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours?
The four-driver line-up was Joel Eriksson, Tim Heinemann, Nico Menzel and Martin Ragginger. Eriksson is a former Formula 2 and DTM competitor; the other three are established GT and Nordschleife regulars.
What generation is the Porsche 911 GT3 R (992)?
The 992 GT3 R is the full racing variant of the 992-generation 911, introduced for the 2023 season. It features a 4.2-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six producing approximately 565 hp and replaced the 991.2 GT3 R.
Who makes this 1:18 scale model and what material is it?
The model is produced by IXO Models, a European die-cast specialist, in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale.
