IXO Models' 1:18 scale model car of the #19 Porsche 919 Hybrid captures one of the most statistically loaded victories in modern endurance racing. On 13–14 June 2015, car #19 completed 395 laps of the Circuit de la Sarthe — 5,382.82 km in 24 hours, 42.784 seconds — to give Porsche its 17th outright Le Mans win and its first since 1998. The white livery, chosen as Germany's traditional racing colour, distinguishes this car from its two Porsche teammates and makes it instantly readable on any display shelf.
The 919 Hybrid: an engineering case study at 870 kg
The 2015 Porsche 919 Hybrid was the second-generation 9R9 platform, rebuilt around a new one-piece carbon-fibre composite monocoque that brought overall weight down from approximately 900 kg to 870 kg before driver and fuel. Power came from a mid-mounted 2.0-litre turbocharged V4 — producing around 500 hp — acting as a structural load-bearing chassis member, paired with a front-axle motor-generator unit rated at approximately 294 hp in the top 8 MJ energy-recovery class. Porsche was uniquely able to charge its lithium-ion battery both under braking and under acceleration via a dedicated exhaust heat-recovery turbine. Michelin 310/710-18 tyres front and rear completed the package.
Three rookies, one lap clear, 17 years of waiting ended
Earl Bamber (New Zealand), Nick Tandy (United Kingdom) and Nico Hülkenberg (Germany) had never started Le Mans before 2015. Hülkenberg, then racing for Force India in Formula One, drove eight hours and 52 minutes and crossed the finish line — becoming the first active F1 driver to win Le Mans outright since Johnny Herbert and Bertrand Gachot in 1991. Tandy became the first Englishman to win outright since Guy Smith in 2003. The #19 led the race for a total of 243 laps — more than any other car — and finished one lap ahead of the sister #17 (Bernhard/Webber/Hartley). The win arrived exactly 45 years after Porsche's first-ever Le Mans overall victory.
IXO Models: die-cast metal at 1:18
IXO Models renders the #19 in die-cast metal at 1:18 scale, with the white race livery and the Bamber/Tandy/Hülkenberg driver credits on the bodywork. EAN 4895102332038 identifies this specific release. IXO also produced companion 1:18 models of the #17 in Guards Red and the #18 in black, meaning all three cars from Porsche's distinctive 2015 triple-livery concept can be displayed together — a coherent set that narrates the full story of Porsche's return to the top step.
In the display cabinet: the anchor of a 919 collection
At 26 cm long, the model requires a shelf depth of at least 14 cm and benefits from approximately 30 cm of lateral space. As the first chapter of Porsche's three consecutive Le Mans wins (2015–2016–2017), the white #19 is the natural anchor of any 919 Hybrid collection. It pairs directly with the companion IXO 1:18 #17 and #18 from the same race, and sits well alongside 1:43 grid-field dioramas of the 2015 race for collectors who work across scales. Recommended for collectors aged 14 and over.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the 1:18 scale model?
The Porsche 919 Hybrid measures 4,650 mm in real life. Divided by 18, the IXO model is approximately 26 cm long. Allow at least 30 cm of lateral shelf space and 14 cm of depth to display it comfortably.
What material is the model made from?
The model is die-cast metal, produced by IXO Models at 1:18 scale. It is not a toy and is recommended for collectors aged 14 and over.
Why does the #19 carry a white livery rather than Porsche's usual colours?
For the 2015 Le Mans, Porsche entered three 919 Hybrids in three distinct liveries: Guards Red (#17, honouring the 1970 Le Mans win), black (#18, referencing the 918 Spyder road car), and white (#19), the traditional racing colour of Germany. All three carried the slogan 'Porsche Intelligent Performance' on the bodywork.
