Porsche 917K - Gulf Edition

Beaten only by a change in the world championship rules, the Porsche 917K was, for a short time, the most incredible car on the racetrack. It is still one of the most iconic race cars in motorsport history.

• Premium die-cast metal
• Pre-decorated pieces
• 312 parts
• 30+ hours of build time

The concept was outrageous, built at huge expense not one but 25 Le Mans challengers, thereby qualifying for ‘sports car’ status, sidestepping a 3.0 litre prototype limit. 

At a stroke, the resultant 4.5 - 5 litre 917 (the largest capacity air cooled race car ever) rendered its prototype rivals obsolete. Truly one of the most iconic race cars in the history of motorsport. Whilst at first it had been an unwieldy beast, tamed for 1970, it had the measure of its rivals. 

For two seasons it trampled its opposition and won world championship race after championship race, including Le Mans in 1970 and 1971, subsequently its speed dubbed as ‘too fast’ at over 240mph lead rule makers to throw out large capacity race cars from endurance racing; at which point it turned its sights to America where it proceeded to shatter its rivals in turbocharged form, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest racing cars of all time. 

This livery is the 1971 Gulf liveried 917k, raced by motorsport British legend Derek Bell and Swiss Jo Siffert at the 1000km Monza, where it placed second, only behind its sister Porsche 917k.

Product Info

Experience the thrill of building a true racing legend with this highly detailed 1:8 scale Pocher kit of Derek Bell and Jo Siffert’s Porsche 917K. Every element of the car has been faithfully recreated, including the vertical tail fins that corrected the original’s instability and helped make it a race winner.

Crafted from premium die-cast metal, the kit comes with pre-decorated pieces and includes 312 parts, offering an immersive hands-on experience. With over 30 hours of build time and a completed weight of 6kg, this kit demands focus and care, rewarding you with a stunning centerpiece for any display.

History

The concept was outrageous: Porsche built, at huge expense, 25 Le Mans challengers to qualify for ‘sports car’ status, thereby sidestepping the 3.0-litre prototype limit. The resultant 4.5–5.0 litre 917 — the largest air-cooled racing car ever — instantly rendered its prototype rivals obsolete.

Initially an unwieldy beast, the 917 was tamed for 1970 and quickly mastered its rivals. Over two seasons, it trampled the competition and won race after race, including victories at Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Its speed, exceeding 240mph, was so remarkable that rule-makers eventually banned large-capacity race cars from endurance racing. Porsche then turned its sights to America, where the turbocharged 917 continued to dominate, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest racing cars of all time.

This model represents the 1971 Gulf-liveried 917K raced by British motorsport legend Derek Bell and Swiss driver Jo Siffert at the 1000km Monza, where it placed second behind its sister Porsche 917K.

Key Specifications

• Skill Level: 6

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