Porsche 919 Hybrid 2014 Le Mans in 1:8 scale
A fine 1:8 large-scale collector’s model of the Porsche 919 Hybrid as raced at Le Mans in 2014 by Romain Dumas, Marc Lieb and Neel Jani. in 1:8 scale by Amalgam
The Porsche 919 Hybrid, raced at the 2014 24 Hours of Le Mans by Romain Dumas, Marc Lieb, and Neel Jani, marked Porsche’s return to the top LMP1 class after a 16-year absence. The car featured a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.0L V4 turbocharged engine with an advanced energy recovery system, showcasing the future of endurance racing technology. Although the 919 Hybrid did not claim victory that year, its entry signaled Porsche's reassertion in the endurance racing world. The 2014 season was unique for introducing new efficiency-driven regulations that emphasized hybrid technology and fuel management, leading to a battle of innovation between manufacturers like Porsche, Audi, and Toyota. The trio of Dumas, Lieb, and Jani laid the groundwork for Porsche’s future success in the years to come, solidifying their role as pioneers in hybrid racing.
This model has been hand-crafted utilizing the original CAD data supplied directly by Porsche AG and has undergone strict scrutiny by both the design and engineering teams to ensure complete accuracy.
- Limited to just 100 pieces
- As raced at Le Mans in 2014 by Romain Dumas, Marc Lieb and Neel Jani
- Also available to order in the #20 car livery as raced by Timo Bernhard, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber
- Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
- 1:8 scale model, over 58 cms/22 inches long
- Made using the finest quality materials
- Over 4000 hours to develop the model
- Over 400 hours to build each model
- Thousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
- Built with the assistance and cooperation of Porsche AG
- Officially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product