The Porsche 911 GT1 occupies a singular position in endurance racing history: a homologation-driven GT1-class racer built around a 993-generation bodyshell but engineered with a mid-rear-mounted 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six. For 1997, Porsche fielded two factory entries at Le Mans, and car #25 placed three formidable names — Hans-Joachim Stuck, Thierry Boutsen, and Bob Wollek — behind its wheel. Werk83 has committed this precise entry to 1:18 die-cast.
A Purpose-Built GT1 Racer, Not a Modified Road Car
Though the 911 GT1 shares its name with Porsche's iconic road car lineage, the GT1 is an entirely different proposition. Developed specifically for the GT1 class from 1996 onwards, it uses a mid-engine architecture — the 3.2-litre twin-turbo flat-six sits behind the driver rather than over the rear axle. The 1997 iteration was compliant with BPR/FIA GT regulations. Its construction represents a bridge between the production 911 world and outright prototype philosophy.
Three Le Mans Veterans, One Factory Entry
The 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans factory Porsche GT1 programme ran under Team Porsche AG as the official works effort. Car #25 brought together Hans-Joachim Stuck — a multiple Le Mans class winner and one of Porsche's most trusted endurance drivers — alongside Thierry Boutsen, a former Formula 1 race winner with Williams, and Bob Wollek, a multiple Le Mans class winner. The white base livery, overlaid with Mobil 1's red and blue branding, distinguished the factory entries from the field. Both factory 911 GT1 cars ultimately retired from the race; overall victory went to the Joest Racing TWR Porsche WSC-95 of Alboreto, Johansson, and Kristensen.
Werk83 in 1:18: Die-Cast Construction
This 1:18 scale model is produced by Werk83, an Argentine manufacturer with a reputation for high surface-finish die-cast models that incorporate photo-etched and resin detail parts. The model reproduces car #25 in full factory specification: white Porsche AG livery, Mobil 1 sponsorship graphics, and race number 25 as presented at Le Mans in June 1997. At 1:18, the format allows Werk83 to convey the GT1's wide bodywork and aerodynamic profile with fidelity that smaller scales cannot match.
Frequently asked questions
Which drivers are represented on this model?
The model reproduces car #25 as driven by Hans-Joachim Stuck, Thierry Boutsen, and Bob Wollek at the 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans.
What livery does this model carry?
The white Porsche AG factory livery with Mobil 1 sponsorship in red and blue, and race number 25, as used at Le Mans in 1997.
Who makes this model and what material is it?
It is made by Werk83, an Argentine manufacturer specialising in die-cast 1:18 scale models.
What is the Porsche 911 GT1's engine specification?
The 1997 car used a 3.2-litre twin-turbocharged flat-six, mid-rear mounted, in GT1 trim.
