The Porsche 963 represents Porsche's full factory return to Le Mans prototype racing, and the 2024 edition delivered one of the season's defining moments before a wheel had turned in anger: the #6 car claimed pole position at the Circuit de la Sarthe in the LMDh era. Spark Model has translated that landmark entry into a resin 1:43 scale model built to match the race-day specification of June 15–16, 2024.
The Porsche 963: Factory Prototype, LMDh Era
The Porsche 963 is built on a Multimatic-supplied LMDh chassis and powered by a 4.6-litre twin-turbocharged V8 paired with a Bosch motor-generator unit and a Williams Advanced Engineering battery pack, producing a combined output of approximately 500 kW (680 PS). It made its competitive debut in the 2023 IMSA and WEC seasons, giving Porsche a single platform able to contest both the FIA World Endurance Championship and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship under unified LMDh homologation rules.
Pole Position at Le Mans 2024: A Record Restored
At WEC Round 4, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport entry driven by Kevin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor qualified on pole position for the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. The trio went on to finish fourth overall in the Hypercar class after the 24-hour distance. The car ran Porsche Penske Motorsport's 2024 WEC season livery: a white base carrying red and gold Porsche Penske branding alongside TAG Heuer and Michelin markings. Porsche entered a second factory 963, the #5, alongside the #6 in the same race.
Spark Model in Resin at 1:43
This 1:43 scale model is produced by Spark Model in resin, the material of choice for detailed small-scale motorsport replicas where crisp panel lines and accurate livery reproduction matter most. The model is part of Porsche's official merchandise programme — the WAP prefix on the catalogue coding indicates it was produced under Porsche's direct brand oversight, which typically means livery accuracy is held to factory-approved standards rather than left to aftermarket interpretation. The white, red and gold Porsche Penske graphics and sponsor logos are rendered at the scale the format allows.
In the Display Cabinet
This 1:43 model pairs naturally with Spark's #5 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 (Campbell, Christensen, Makowiecki) from the same Le Mans 2024 race to complete the factory two-car entry. Broader Hypercar-class context can be built with the Ferrari 499P or Toyota GR010 Hybrid from the same 2024 event, also in 1:43 from Spark. For those following Estre or Vanthoor across seasons, the Porsche 911 RSR-19 GT Team entries from earlier WEC cycles make for a coherent factory driver narrative across different eras of Porsche's endurance programme.
Frequently asked questions
What is the significance of the #6 car at Le Mans 2024?
The #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963, driven by Kevin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor, qualified on pole position at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans in the LMDh era. The car finished fourth overall in the Hypercar class.
Who drove the #6 Porsche 963 at Le Mans 2024?
Kevin Estre, André Lotterer and Laurens Vanthoor shared the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans, which took place on 15–16 June 2024 at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
What material is the Spark Model 1:43 replica made from?
It is a resin model produced by Spark Model, released as part of Porsche's official merchandise programme.
What livery does the model reproduce?
The model replicates the 2024 WEC season livery of Porsche Penske Motorsport: a white base with red and gold Porsche Penske branding and sponsor markings including TAG Heuer and Michelin, as run at Le Mans 2024.
