In 2023, Porsche unveiled a special-edition 992 GT3 RS wearing a Gulf-inspired blue-and-orange livery with race number 29 on its doors — a direct reference to Josef 'Jo' Siffert, the Swiss driver who became one of the marque's most celebrated works competitors in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Spark Model has captured that tribute car in 1:18 scale, an officially Porsche-endorsed release that bridges more than fifty years of Stuttgart motorsport heritage.
The 992 GT3 RS: Porsche's Naturally Aspirated High Point
The 992-generation GT3 RS is powered by a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six producing approximately 525 PS at 9,000 rpm, paired with a 6-speed PDK transmission. At 4,573 mm in length, the bodywork is wide, aerodynamically aggressive and instantly recognisable — a road car built around circuit performance. It sits at the apex of the current 911 family and carries decades of GT3 RS development in its architecture.
Race Number 29: A Livery with Real Weight
Jo Siffert (1936–1971) won races in the World Sportscar Championship and became one of Porsche's most celebrated works drivers, a cornerstone of the marque's golden era. His association with the Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 era of 1970–1971 — and the iconic blue-and-orange colour scheme synonymous with that period of Porsche motorsport — made him a defining figure of the age. Siffert died in a racing accident at Brands Hatch in October 1971. Porsche's 2023 tribute replicates his race number 29 and the Gulf palette on the 992 GT3 RS as part of its broader heritage special-edition programme.
The 1:18 Scale Model by Spark Model
This 1:18 scale model is produced by Spark Model, a maker well regarded among serious collectors for its precise livery rendering and wide motorsport catalogue. The Gulf blue-and-orange livery, race number 29 door graphics and 992 GT3 RS body details are reproduced from the official 2023 tribute specification. The model carries a WAP-prefixed product code, consistent with officially Porsche-licensed releases. A display showcase is included in the box.
In the Display Cabinet
The No. 29 Siffert Tribute pairs naturally with Gulf-liveried 1:18 subjects from Porsche's 1970–1971 period — particularly 917-based models in the same blue-and-orange palette. It also sits well alongside other Porsche 992 GT3 RS heritage-edition models, or within a broader Spark Model Porsche series. The included showcase means it can go straight onto a shelf or into a dedicated cabinet without additional outlay.
Frequently asked questions
Who was Jo Siffert and why is race number 29 significant?
Josef 'Jo' Siffert (1936–1971) was a Swiss racing driver and one of Porsche's most celebrated works drivers, winning races in the World Sportscar Championship and becoming closely associated with the Gulf-liveried Porsche 917 era of 1970–1971. He regularly raced under number 29, and Porsche chose that number and the Gulf blue-and-orange palette for the 2023 tribute.
What livery does this model reproduce?
The Gulf-inspired blue-and-orange livery created by Porsche in 2023, including race number 29 on the doors, referencing the colour scheme synonymous with the Porsche 917 era of 1970–1971.
Is a display showcase included?
Yes, a display showcase is supplied with the model.
Who manufactures this 1:18 scale model?
Spark Model, a specialist resin scale model maker with an extensive motorsport and road-car catalogue across multiple scales.
