The Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) arrived in 2023 as the most extensively reworked customer GT3 racer Porsche had produced on the 992 platform. Powered by a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing approximately 550 hp and paired with a 6-speed sequential Xtrac gearbox, it immediately became the reference machinery across IMSA, GT World Challenge and other global GT3 series. The 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona, held on 27–28 January 2024 as the opening round of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, was among its first full-season appearances at one of endurance racing's most demanding venues.
Built on the 992-generation 911 but comprehensively reworked for GT3-class competition, the 911 GT3 R (992) carries a competition weight of approximately 1260 kg. The 4.2-litre NA flat-six is rear-mounted, preserving the traditional Porsche packaging philosophy while meeting the performance demands of modern GT3 regulations. Replacing the 991-generation GT3 R, the 992-spec car debuted competitively in 2023 across multiple championships simultaneously, an unusually broad customer rollout that underlined Porsche Motorsport's confidence in the new platform.
Wright Motorsports and the No. 120 at Daytona
Ohio-based Wright Motorsports has operated Porsche GT3 R machinery in both the GTD and GTD Pro categories of IMSA WeatherTech across multiple seasons, establishing themselves as one of the most consistent Porsche customer teams in North American sportscar racing. Car No. 120 carried a two-tone blue livery at the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona, sharing the cockpit between four drivers: Frédéric Makowiecki — a Porsche factory driver regularly deployed on endurance assignments for customer teams — alongside Elliot Skeer, Jan Heylen and Adam Adelson. Heylen, a Belgian professional, brings longstanding IMSA experience with the Wright operation.
IXO Models: Endurance Racing in 1:18 Die-Cast
This replica is produced by IXO Models in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale, part of their dedicated endurance and GT racing coverage. IXO Models maintains one of the broadest racing-car catalogues in both 1:18 and 1:43, with a systematic approach to documenting individual race appearances rather than generic livery releases. The result is a model tied precisely to the 27–28 January 2024 race entry, in the correct two-tone blue Wright Motorsports colours of car No. 120.
Frequently asked questions
What car does this model represent?
It reproduces the Wright Motorsports No. 120 Porsche 911 GT3 R (992) that competed in the GTD class at the 2024 Rolex 24 at Daytona, held on 27–28 January 2024.
Who drove the No. 120 at Daytona 2024?
The car was shared by Frédéric Makowiecki (Porsche factory driver), Elliot Skeer, Jan Heylen and Adam Adelson.
What scale and material is this model?
It is a die-cast metal model at 1:18 scale, manufactured by IXO Models.
What is the 992 GT3 R, and how does it differ from earlier GT3 R generations?
The 992 GT3 R is the 992-platform successor to the 991-generation GT3 R, introduced in 2023. It uses a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing approximately 550 hp, a 6-speed sequential Xtrac gearbox, and a competition weight of around 1260 kg.
