Spark Model's resin replica captures one of the most technically complex racing cars of the hybrid era at the moment it mattered most. Car #2 finished the 84th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans on 18–19 June 2016 ahead of the sister Porsche #1 entry, cementing a second straight LMP1 victory for the Stuttgart manufacturer. This 1:43 piece is the collector-grade record of that result.
The Porsche 919 Hybrid: LMP1 Hybrid Engineering at its Peak
Developed from 2014 for the FIA World Endurance Championship, the 919 Hybrid reached its most refined state in 2016. The 2016-specification car used a 2.0-litre turbocharged V4 petrol engine working in concert with two energy recovery systems: one harvesting kinetic energy from the front axle under braking, the other recovering heat from exhaust gases, both feeding a lithium-ion storage unit. The 2016 bodywork was extensively revised to optimise aerodynamic downforce and cooling efficiency, making it the most developed iteration of the platform to that point.
384 Laps, One Result: The 2016 Le Mans Win
Neel Jani set the tone before the race even started, claiming pole position with a lap of 3:19.733 — an outright Circuit de la Sarthe lap record at the time. Over 24 hours, Romain Dumas, Jani and Marc Lieb built and defended their lead to complete 384 laps and take the overall win for the Porsche LMP Team. The result was Porsche's 18th overall victory at Le Mans and their second in succession with the 919 Hybrid. Car #2's white-dominated factory livery, with black sections, red Porsche lettering and Martini Racing-inspired elements, is reproduced faithfully on this model.
Spark Model: The Official Resin Voice of Le Mans
As the primary official model partner for the FIA WEC and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Spark Model produces the canonical collector-grade replica of each race winner. This piece is cast in resin at 1:43 scale, the format in which Spark's livery accuracy and surface detail are well established among endurance racing collectors. The material allows sharp reproduction of the 919's complex aerodynamic surfaces and sponsor graphics that define the 2016 factory entry.
Building the Le Mans Shelf Around Car #2
Car #2 pairs naturally with the sister Porsche 919 Hybrid #1 of Bernhard, Hartley and Webber — the car it beat into second place — to re-create the 2016 Porsche one-two in miniature. Collectors focused on the hybrid LMP1 era will also want the 2015 Le Mans winner (#19, Hülkenberg/Bamber/Tandy) and the 2017 winner (#2, Bamber/Bernhard/Hartley) alongside it. The Toyota TS050 Hybrid, denied victory on the final lap of the 2016 race, completes the story of one of the most dramatic finishes in the event's modern history.
Frequently asked questions
Who drove car #2 to victory at the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans?
Romain Dumas (France), Neel Jani (Switzerland) and Marc Lieb (Germany) — all Porsche factory works drivers — shared the #2 Porsche 919 Hybrid throughout the race.
How significant was the 2016 Le Mans win for Porsche?
It was Porsche's 18th overall victory at Le Mans and their second consecutive win with the 919 Hybrid, following the 2015 triumph. Car #2 completed 384 laps to finish ahead of the sister #1 Porsche entry.
What material is the Spark Model replica made from?
The model is cast in resin, Spark's standard medium for their 1:43 endurance racing replicas, allowing accurate reproduction of the 919 Hybrid's aerodynamic bodywork and livery graphics.
What made the 2016 Porsche 919 Hybrid technically distinctive?
The 2016-spec car paired a 2.0-litre turbocharged V4 petrol engine with two separate energy recovery systems — one from front-axle braking, one from exhaust heat — stored in a lithium-ion battery. The bodywork was also extensively revised that year for improved downforce and cooling.
