
Audi A4 B5 Orix #2 P. Radisch 1998 UT Models 1:18

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Specifications
- Year
- 1998
- Era
- 1990s
- Body Type
- Touring Models
- Vehicle Class
- Regional Touring Series
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 637875398729
About the Audi A4 B5 Orix #2 P. Radisch 1998 UT Models 1:18
TL;DR: UT Models' 1:18 diecast Audi A4 B5 #2 Orix reproduces P. Radisch's 1998 regional touring car entry, with opening doors and hood revealing the race-prepared cabin. A focused piece for collectors of regional touring car racing and Audi's B5-generation A4.
The B5-generation A4 formed the backbone of Audi's touring car efforts across several regional championships in the late 1990s, and this Orix-liveried entry documents one specific team's campaign that season.
Opening Panels on a B5-Generation Touring Car
With doors and hood confirmed as opening, this A4 lets a collector explore past the Orix livery into the stripped race cabin, where a roll cage and racing seat would typically replace the road car's standard fittings, a real advantage over a sealed racing replica that only offers exterior detail. Zinc-alloy diecast construction supports that articulation with the durability needed for repeated handling, and UT Models' tooling holds the B5's more compact, boxier proportions compared to later Audi generations with clean, even panel lines. The Orix sponsor graphics register sharply across the diecast surface, and the weight in hand reflects genuine metal tooling rather than a lighter promotional shortcut.
Regional Touring Car Racing and the B5 A4's Role
Regional touring car series in the 1990s produced a huge variety of manufacturer and livery combinations, and the B5 A4 was a common and competitive choice across several of these championships, making entries like this one genuinely representative of the era's grassroots-to-semi-professional racing scene. A model like this pairs well with other period touring cars, whether Audi's own rivals or contemporary BMW and Mercedes entries, building a themed shelf around 1990s touring car diversity. The opening doors and hood add real display value for a collector who wants to inspect the cabin detail rather than settle for livery alone. At this price tier, the piece offers solid value for a specific, well-documented touring car subject.














