{"product_id":"dodge-chrysler-viper-gts-r-gt2-class-winner-le-mans-1998-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Dodge (Chrysler) Viper GTS-R (GT2 Class Winner, Le Mans 1998) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:43-scale Dodge (Chrysler) Viper GTS-R (GT2 Class Winner, Le Mans 1998) by Spark is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Thursday, November 5, 2026. Manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:43-scale Dodge (Chrysler) Viper GTS-R #53 by Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates a landmark achievement in American motorsport: the Viper's victory in the GT2 class at the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Driven by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin Bell, David Donohue, and Luca Drudi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the red, white, and blue #53 Viper GTS-R helped establish Chrysler's formidable sports car as a genuine international endurance-racing contender, defeating established rivals at the world's most demanding twice-round-the-clock race.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a specialist in highly detailed resin motorsport miniatures, this premium 1:43-scale collectible captures a defining moment in the history of American GT racing. With its authentic competition livery, carefully reproduced bodywork, and dedicated display case, it's an excellent addition to collections focused on the Dodge Viper, 1990s GT racing, American performance cars, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days of arrival from manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e, and every purchase is protected by our \u003cstrong\u003e30-day return policy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProduct Overview \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collectible scale model car\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVehicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dodge (Chrysler) Viper GTS-R (#53)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003cspan\u003eJustin Bell, David Donohue, Luca Drudi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace: 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red White and Blue Livery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:43\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~4 inches (10 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spark\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e S8671\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clear acrylic display case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e Officially licensed Chrysler product\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"list-style-type: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\" data-pm-slice=\"3 3 []\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic Viper GTS-R race-car styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reproduces the distinctive wide-body proportions, aggressive aerodynamic details, and red, white, and blue competition livery of Chrysler's history-making endurance racer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium resin construction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spark Models is known for producing detailed motorsport replicas, with crisp exterior features and finely rendered cockpit, trim and race wheels for the discerning 1:43-scale collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear acrylic display case included:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provides an attractive presentation while helping protect the model from dust.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistorical Significance: Viper Returns the USA to Victory at Le Mans\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Chrysler introduced the Dodge Viper, its enormous naturally aspirated V10 and unmistakably American character made it a performance icon. Transforming it into a competitive international endurance racer, however, required extensive development. Working with Team ORECA, Chrysler evolved the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViper GTS-R\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e through improvements to its chassis, suspension, braking, aerodynamics, cooling, and reliability. The Viper made its competition debut in 1996, and ORECA's expertise in European GT racing helped translate its formidable power into the consistency and durability demanded by 24-hour competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1998 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the #53 Viper GTS-R, driven by Justin Bell, David Donohue, and Luca Drudi, captured the GT2 class victory, delivering a landmark result for Chrysler and ORECA. The win was the payoff for years of engineering refinement, rigorous race preparation, and accumulated competition experience. It proved that an American sports car could defeat established international rivals on endurance racing's most demanding stage, establishing the Viper GTS-R as a serious force in global GT competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe success continued in 1999, when the Viper secured another Le Mans class victory, while ORECA's broader racing program achieved further honors, including success in the FIA GT Championship. These accomplishments cemented the Viper GTS-R's reputation as one of the defining GT endurance racers of the late 1990s. This \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark Models 1:43-scale resin replica\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates the #53 Le Mans winner and the remarkable partnership between American performance engineering and European endurance-racing expertise that made its success possible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFrequently Asked Collector Questions\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this model have opening parts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. \u003cspan\u003eThis is a sealed resin model designed to prioritize accurate body proportions, clean exterior detailing, and faithful presentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this model comes in a clear acrylic display case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the model new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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