Porsche 917LH 4.5L Team Porsche System Engineering #14 1969 24h Le Mans in 1:18 scale
This is the Porsche 917LH 4.5L Team Porsche System Engineering #14 1969 24h Le Mans in 1:18 scale by Werk 83.
The Porsche 917LH 4.5L, entered by Team Porsche System Engineering and numbered 14, competed in the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Kurt Ahrens and Rolf Stommelen. The 917LH, featuring the distinctive "Langheck" or "long tail" design, was engineered to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and top speed, particularly on the Mulsanne Straight. The 1969 Le Mans race was notable for being the debut of the Porsche 917, marking a pivotal moment in endurance racing history. Despite the 917's revolutionary design and powerful 4.5-liter flat-12 engine, the race proved challenging due to the car's initial reliability issues. Ahrens and Stommelen's efforts in car number 14 highlighted both the potential and the teething problems of the 917, which would soon evolve into one of the most dominant race cars in Le Mans history. The 1969 race set the stage for Porsche's future successes and their enduring legacy at Le Mans.
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 917LH 4.5L, entered by Team Porsche System Engineering and numbered 14, competed in the 1969 24 Hours of Le Mans with drivers Kurt Ahrens and Rolf Stommelen. The 917LH, featuring the distinctive "Langheck" or "long tail" design, was engineered to maximize aerodynamic efficiency and top speed, particularly on the Mulsanne Straight. The 1969 Le Mans race was notable for being the debut of the Porsche 917, marking a pivotal moment in endurance racing history. Despite the 917's revolutionary design and powerful 4.5-liter flat-12 engine, the race proved challenging due to the car's initial reliability issues. Ahrens and Stommelen's efforts in car number 14 highlighted both the potential and the teething problems of the 917, which would soon evolve into one of the most dominant race cars in Le Mans history. The 1969 race set the stage for Porsche's future successes and their enduring legacy at Le Mans.
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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