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Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 #31 Team Essex C. Elgaard / J. Nielsen / K. Poulsen 24 Hours of Le Mans 2008 Norev 1:18

Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 #31 Team Essex C. Elgaard / J. Nielsen / K. Poulsen 24 Hours of Le Mans 2008 Norev 1:18
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Specifications
Car Brand
Porsche
Model Manufacturer
Norev
Scale
1:18
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
Used Model
SKU
187519
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About the Porsche RS Spyder LMP2 #31 Team Essex C. Elgaard / J. Nielsen / K. Poulsen 24 Hours of Le Mans 2008 Norev 1:18

TL;DR: Norev's 1:18 diecast Porsche RS Spyder #31, run by Team Essex at the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans, reproduces one of the most dominant LMP2 prototypes of its era. Diecast construction at this scale suits collectors of 2000s endurance racing prototypes.

The RS Spyder never carried Porsche's biggest headlines at Le Mans, but within its LMP2 class it was close to unbeatable across several consecutive seasons.

Diecast Detail on a Purpose-Built Prototype

At 1:18, the RS Spyder's low, curved bodywork gives Norev's diecast tooling real scope to show off sharp panel definition around the sidepods, roll hoop, and rear diffuser, details that matter enormously to endurance prototype collectors. The #31 Team Essex livery sits cleanly across the body, with sponsor graphics and number boards reproduced with genuine precision. As is standard for diecast prototypes at this scale, the model favours faithful exterior reproduction over opening features, keeping the tooling budget focused on getting the aerodynamic surfaces and livery registration right rather than compromising them for a rarely-used cockpit access panel.

A Genuinely Dominant Class Contender

The RS Spyder built a formidable reputation in the American Le Mans Series and at Le Mans itself, winning its LMP2 class repeatedly through the mid-to-late 2000s against strong competition, a run of success that made it one of the most respected prototypes of its era regardless of category. This particular 2008 entry, run by the customer Team Essex squad, represents that success reaching beyond Porsche's own factory efforts into privateer hands, a genuine mark of the car's competitiveness across different teams. For an endurance racing collection, it fills the LMP2 gap that overall-winner prototypes alone cannot cover.

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