Tamiya 24186 1/24 Porsche 911 GT1 Scale Build - Track Legend  [24186]

Tribute build: Tamiya 24186 1/24 Porsche 911 GT1

The Porsche 911 GT1 stands out in endurance racing lore, particularly at the Le Mans 24 Hour event. Debuting in 1996, it represented Porsche's return after an eight year absence from top tier prototype competition. Tamiya's 1/24 scale kit models the car's aggressive silhouette and gives hobbyists a satisfying build that highlights period racing engineering.

Endurance pedigree and technical highlights

Built as a dedicated racer rather than a road car, the 911 GT1 still kept some familiar styling cues. Aerodynamic refinements included a roof intake and rear side outlets developed in wind tunnel testing. Its 3.2 litre, water-cooled flat-six with twin turbochargers pushed output beyond 600 horsepower and helped secure strong finishes at Le Mans in 1996.

Scale fidelity and model features

Tamiya's faithful replication shows across the kit - from the long A-arm rear suspension detail to 18 inch wheels shod with race slicks. The model also reproduces power-assisted carbon brake discs with ABS. It presents a rewarding assembly challenge and finishes as a high quality display piece that captures Porsche racing DNA.