The Porsche 959 stands as one of the defining road cars of the 1980s, developed directly from the Group B programme and packed with technologies that were radical for their era. The S, or Sport, was the lighter and more driver-focused of the two 959 variants, trading the Komfort version's more elaborate interior for reduced weight. GT Spirit has chosen this precise specification — the 1987 959 S in Grand Prix White — for a 1:12 limited-edition resin release.
From Group B to the Road: The Porsche 959
Porsche built the 959 between 1986 and 1988, and it arrived as a direct descendant of the Group B competition programme. Its engineering brief was genuinely ambitious: electronically controlled all-wheel drive with a variable torque split, sequential twin turbocharging with a rear-mounted flat-six, and adjustable ride height — all on a road-registered coupé. At a time when most high-performance cars were mechanically straightforward, the 959 was operating in an entirely different register.
The S Distinction: Sport Over Comfort
Porsche offered the 959 in two forms: Komfort and Sport. The S variant was the purer machine, with a simplified, lighter interior and a character more aligned with the car's competition origins. The Grand Prix White exterior, paired with grey 959 S side lettering, a 959 S script on the front, a PORSCHE front plate and white five-spoke wheels, gives this particular example a purposeful, uncluttered appearance that suits the Sport brief precisely.
The GT Spirit 1:12 Resin Model
GT Spirit produced this as a sealed resin model in 1:12 — a scale that allows the bodywork contours, air intakes and wheel detail of the 959 S to register properly. The resin construction is finished in Grand Prix White with the correct grey 959 S lettering and white five-spoke wheels. It is a limited edition, and as is standard for GT Spirit's resin range, there are no opening parts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche 959 S?
The 959 S (Sport) was the lighter, more focused version of the Porsche 959, built between 1986 and 1988. It featured a simplified interior compared with the Komfort variant, while retaining the full 959 drivetrain with electronically controlled all-wheel drive and sequential twin turbocharging.
What livery does the model represent?
Grand Prix White with grey 959 S side lettering and a 959 S script on the front, a PORSCHE front plate, and white five-spoke wheels — a clean, period-correct road specification for the Sport variant.
Is this a limited edition?
Yes, GT Spirit produced this 1:12 model as a limited edition.
Does the model have opening parts?
No. This is a sealed resin model by GT Spirit with no opening parts.
