The 992 GT3 RS is among the most aerodynamically ambitious road cars Porsche has built outside of a racing programme, and this Porsche Lifestyle Exclusive Edition by Spark Model captures a specification that barely exists in the real world. Ruby Star — Porsche colour code 82N, German name Sternrubin — was available on the 992 GT3 RS only as a Paint to Sample Special Request, at a cost of approximately USD 12,830–18,240 depending on market and year. Documenting just a single confirmed VIN on the 992.1 GT3 RS, paint-tracking records make this among the rarest factory colour commissions on any modern sports car.
The 992 GT3 RS: 525 PS and Deployable Aerodynamics
Production of the 992.1 GT3 RS began in August 2022, and the car introduced a level of active aerodynamics uncommon outside of Le Mans prototypes: a DRS-style deployable rear wing, large front flics and a swan-neck rear wing mount drawn from Formula 1 practice. Power comes from Porsche's MA2.75 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six — 3,996 cc, DOHC 24-valve, dry-sump — producing 525 PS at 8,500 rpm with a 9,000 rpm redline. A 7-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission sends drive to the rear wheels only. Kerb weight stands at 1,450 kg, yielding a 0–100 km/h time of 3.2 seconds and a 296 km/h top speed.
Ruby Star: A Colour With More Than Three Decades of History
Sternrubin — anglicised by Porsche as Ruby Star — was first offered in 1991 on the 964 Carrera RS, one of the most sought-after road cars the company has produced. Code 82N reappeared on the 992 GT3 RS exclusively through the Sonderwunsch (Special Request) Paint to Sample programme, which in the 992 GT3 RS era drew from 114 archive hues. From 2023 onwards Porsche introduced Ruby Star Neo, a reinterpreted version added to the standard Sonderfarbe range, which by contrast makes the original-formula 82N cars — including the real car this model depicts — a distinct and considerably rarer set.
The 1:43 Spark Model: Porsche Lifestyle Exclusive Edition
Manufactured by Spark Model as a Porsche dealer and Porsche Lifestyle exclusive, this resin model is hand-made and hand-painted, with black accents matching the real-car specification. The worldwide edition is limited to 1,500 units. Like all Spark 1:43 pieces in this range, the model is a sealed static display — no opening parts — with surface and livery fidelity as the primary focus. An acrylic protection cover is included as standard. The Ruby Star finish, a deep jewel-toned magenta-red, is the defining element at this scale.
In the Display Cabinet: Dimensions and Collection Context
The real 992 GT3 RS measures 4,572 mm in length. At 1:43 scale that translates to approximately 10.5 cm — compact enough for a shelf alongside other Porsche 1:43 collector editions without dominating the space. The Ruby Star colour story connects naturally to the 964 Carrera RS in Rubystone Red, giving collectors a coherent chromatic thread across multiple generations of RS cars. This edition also pairs with other Spark Porsche dealer exclusives from the same release family, including the 992 GT3 RS in Guards Red Manthey and the 992 Limited Edition in yellow.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:43 scale model?
The real Porsche 992 GT3 RS measures 4,572 mm in length. Divided by 43, that gives a model length of approximately 10.5 cm. That is a compact footprint, easily fitting within a standard collector shelf, though the wide body — 1,900 mm on the real car — means the model is noticeably broader than a saloon at the same scale.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. This is a sealed resin one-piece body with no opening doors, bonnet or engine cover. Detail is concentrated on the exterior surfaces: the Ruby Star (82N) paint finish, black accents, and the aerodynamic bodywork including the rear wing assembly.
What material is used and who made it?
The model is made from resin and is hand-made and hand-painted by Spark Model. It was produced as a Porsche Lifestyle Exclusive Edition — a dealer-commissioned piece rather than a standard Spark catalogue release — and comes with an acrylic display cover.
How rare is the Ruby Star colour on the real 992 GT3 RS?
Ruby Star (Porsche code 82N) was available on the 992 GT3 RS only as a Paint to Sample Special Request, priced at approximately USD 12,830–18,240. Paint-tracking records document just a single confirmed VIN for this colour on the 992.1 GT3 RS, making it one of the rarest factory colour commissions on any current production sports car.
