Porsche 917/20 4.9L Pink Pig #23 1971 Le Mans in 1:18 scale
This is the Porsche 917/20 4.9L Pink Pig #23 1971 Le Mans in 1:18 scale by Werk83.
The Porsche 917/20, famously nicknamed the "Pink Pig" due to its unique livery resembling a butcher's diagram, was driven by Reinhold Jöst and Willi Kauhsen for Team Martini International Racing in the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. This car, with its 4.9L flat-12 engine, was a bold experiment in aerodynamics, featuring a wider and shorter body design that set it apart from the other Porsche entries. Although the car did not finish the race due to a crash, it left a lasting legacy for its striking appearance and innovative design. The 1971 Le Mans season was unique for being the last under the original 5-liter prototype regulations, leading to some of the fastest cars in Le Mans history, with Porsche dominating the field and setting speed records that stood for decades. The "Pink Pig" remains an iconic symbol of Porsche’s engineering ambition and creativity.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
The Porsche 917/20, famously nicknamed the "Pink Pig" due to its unique livery resembling a butcher's diagram, was driven by Reinhold Jöst and Willi Kauhsen for Team Martini International Racing in the 1971 24 Hours of Le Mans. This car, with its 4.9L flat-12 engine, was a bold experiment in aerodynamics, featuring a wider and shorter body design that set it apart from the other Porsche entries. Although the car did not finish the race due to a crash, it left a lasting legacy for its striking appearance and innovative design. The 1971 Le Mans season was unique for being the last under the original 5-liter prototype regulations, leading to some of the fastest cars in Le Mans history, with Porsche dominating the field and setting speed records that stood for decades. The "Pink Pig" remains an iconic symbol of Porsche’s engineering ambition and creativity.
This model is hand painted and polished to a beautiful finish and has a sealed body. These diecast
models are exceptionally accurate of scale, shape and detail. Interior detail is hand assembled and easily
visible. Photo etched parts, die-cutting, tampo printing and waterslide decals are often used for a most
authentic replication.
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