{"product_id":"porsche-911-rsr-2-8-1973-1-12-scale-model-car-by-gt-spirit","title":"Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 (1973) - 1:12 Scale Model Car by GT Spirit","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 1:12-scale Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 (1973) by GT Spirit is now available for pre-order. Pre-order period closes Saturday, October 30, 2026. Manufacturer's \u003cstrong\u003eestimated\u003c\/strong\u003e release date: \u003cstrong\u003eMarch 2027\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1:12-scale Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 (1973) by GT Spirit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e captures one of the most significant competition Porsches of the early 1970s. Finished in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrand Prix White with red Carrera script\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this premium resin model celebrates the lightweight, wide-flared 911 that helped establish Porsche as a dominant force in international GT and production-based sports car racing. With its flared wheel arches, distinctive ducktail rear spoiler, and unmistakable Fuchs-style wheels, the RSR 2.8 represents a pivotal chapter in the evolution of the Porsche 911 from sporting road car to championship-winning racing machine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e18 inches (45.7 cm) long\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this impressive 1:12-scale Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 offers a commanding display presence, allowing collectors to appreciate the car's distinctive proportions and competition-inspired details on a scale that smaller models cannot match. GT Spirit's resin construction captures the muscular bodywork and classic racing aesthetic of the 1973 RSR, making this a standout centerpiece for Porsche enthusiasts and historic motorsport collectors.\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 Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 (1973)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor: Grand Prix White with red \"Carrera\" script\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~18 inches (45.7 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e GT Spirit\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e GT604\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in original manufacturer packaging\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense: \u003c\/strong\u003eOfficially licensed Porsche product\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eKey Collectible Features\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge-format 1:12 scale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An impressive presentation of one of Porsche's most important historic racing cars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic 1973 Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 styling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Faithfully captures the wide fenders and menacing stance of the original competition car.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Grand Prix White finish:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complemented by the distinctive red Carrera script.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIconic ducktail rear spoiler:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reproduces the signature aerodynamic feature associated with the early high-performance 911.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed cockpit and interior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Recreates the purposeful character of a production-based racing Porsche.\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\u003ch1\u003eWhy the Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 Matters\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroduced for the 1973 racing season, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 was developed specifically to compete in production-based GT sports car racing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, building on the road-going 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Porsche engineers transformed the lightweight Carrera platform into a formidable competition machine with a larger 2.8-liter flat-six engine, wider bodywork to accommodate racing tires, upgraded suspension and brakes, and aerodynamic refinements including the distinctive ducktail rear spoiler. Rather than designing an entirely separate prototype, Porsche exploited the 911's production-car architecture, creating a race car that combined relative lightness, responsive handling, and the durability needed for demanding endurance competition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe RSR 2.8 made an immediate impression, winning the GT class at the 1973 Daytona 24 Hours and achieving major success in international GT racing. Its competition record helped establish the 911 RSR lineage that would go on to become one of the most successful families of GT racing cars in motorsport history. For Porsche collectors, the 1973 RSR 2.8 represents the moment when the 911's potential as a production-based racing platform became undeniable. This GT Spirit 1:12-scale resin model celebrates that legacy in a substantial display format worthy of one of Porsche's defining competition cars.\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. Like most premium 1:12-scale collector models, it features a sealed-body design that prioritizes accuracy of shape, proportions, and finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it include a display case?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The 1:12-scale Porsche 911 RSR 2.8 by GT Spirit comes in a closed black box with styrofoam surround for safe shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the model new?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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