{"product_id":"porsche-911-carrera-rsr-turbo-2nd-place-1974-le-mans-1-43-scale-model-car-by-spark","title":"Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo (2nd Place, 1974 Le Mans) - 1:43 Scale Model Car by Spark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:43-scale Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo (2nd Place, 1974 Le Mans) 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\u003eMarch 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 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo (2nd Place, 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans) by Spark Models\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorates a landmark in Porsche motorsport history: the arrival of turbocharging on the Porsche 911 platform at the world's most demanding endurance race. Driven by Gijs van Lennep and Herbert Müller, the #22 Martini Racing Porsche finished second overall at Le Mans in 1974, demonstrating the extraordinary potential of forced induction in endurance competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpark has faithfully recreated the pioneering Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo in collector-grade resin, capturing its dramatically widened bodywork, imposing rear wing, deep front air dam, racing wheels, and competition-ready stance. The iconic silver finish and Martini Racing livery make this 1:43-scale model a standout addition to any collection of historic Porsche race cars, Le Mans legends, or pioneering turbocharged sports cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrders ship from our \u003cstrong\u003eCalifornia facility within 1–2 business days\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 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo (2nd Place, 1974 Le Mans)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers: \u003c\/strong\u003eGijs van Lennep, Herbert \u003cspan\u003eMüller\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRace: 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver with Martini 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 S9792\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 Porsche product\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium sealed-body resin construction for accurate proportions and fine exterior detail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFaithfully reproduced Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo bodywork, including its wide fenders, deep front air dam, and prominent rear wing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic silver finish with iconic Martini Racing competition graphics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRealistic racing wheels and rubber tires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically significant #22 livery representing Porsche's second-place finish at the 1974 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClear acrylic display case for convenient presentation and protection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eThe Porsche Turbo Carrera Sends Shockwaves at Le Mans\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo marked a turning point in the evolution of the 911, introducing turbocharging to Porsche's iconic rear-engined sports car platform in top-level international competition. Developed from the Carrera RSR 3.0, the turbocharged RSR featured a 2.1-liter flat-six engine augmented by a turbocharger, delivering a substantial increase in power. Its distinctive wide-body silhouette and prominent rear wing reflected the additional cooling and aerodynamic demands of a car designed to harness that performance. The project demonstrated Porsche's willingness to push beyond naturally aspirated engine technology in pursuit of greater speed and competitiveness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1974 24 Hours of Le Mans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the #22 Martini Racing Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo, driven by Gijs van Lennep and Herbert Müller, secured \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003esecond place overall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e against a formidable international field. The result was a remarkable achievement for a turbocharged 911 competing against purpose-built prototypes and established endurance-racing machinery. More than a strong finish, the performance validated turbocharging as a viable route to success in long-distance sports car racing, helping establish the technology's competition credentials on one of motorsport's biggest stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Le Mans breakthrough helped set the stage for Porsche's increasingly ambitious use of turbocharging in both racing and road cars. The subsequent Porsche 935 became one of the most formidable turbocharged competition cars of its era, while the technology also reached the road-going 911 Turbo, introduced in 1974 and entering production shortly thereafter. Turbocharging would become a defining element of Porsche's identity, contributing to decades of racing success and the performance character of generations of road cars. Today, the 1974 Carrera RSR Turbo stands as a landmark in that story, a pioneering machine that helped demonstrate just how far - and how fast - the 911 could go.\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, this is a sealed resin model with no opening parts, allowing for maximum accuracy in body shape and surface fidelity.\u003cbr\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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