
Audi R8 #4 M. Ortelli / J-M. Gounon 1000km Spa 2005 Minichamps 1:43

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Specifications
- Brand
- Audi
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 400051304
- Year
- 2005
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Prototype Models
- Vehicle Class
- Le Mans Prototypes
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138066397
About the Audi R8 #4 M. Ortelli / J-M. Gounon 1000km Spa 2005 Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 Audi R8 #4 recreates M. Ortelli and J-M. Gounon's entry at the 2005 1000km Spa as a sealed diecast replica. Sharp period livery graphics and correct closed-cockpit prototype proportions suit an endurance-racing shelf.
Spa's demanding circuit tested endurance prototypes severely through the mid-2000s, and this specific Audi R8 entry captures one crew's run through that particular round.
Sealed Diecast Detail on the Spa-Entered R8
The zinc-alloy body is a fixed one-piece casting, and at 1:43 that construction holds the R8's low, closed-cockpit silhouette and prominent rear wing cleanly across the compact shell. Ortelli and Gounon's period livery, including sponsor branding and the #4 race number, is applied with sharp, accurately registered graphics, a detail that matters considerably given the subject's specific crew and event tie-in. Minichamps keeps the aerodynamic surfacing and wheel proportions correct for the scale, and the small footprint means a broader run of R8 entries from the same era can populate a shelf without demanding excessive display space.
Collecting Audi's Dominant Prototype Era
The R8's endurance racing success spanned numerous circuits and championships through the mid-2000s, and Spa's demanding Ardennes layout was a regular fixture on that calendar. This Ortelli/Gounon entry represents one specific result within that broader, highly competitive program. A 1:43 diecast of it fits naturally alongside other R8 entries from different circuits and seasons, building a comprehensive timeline of the car's endurance-racing dominance rather than standing as an isolated piece. Priced at Minichamps' standard motorsport diecast tier, it offers an accessible way to expand that broader Audi prototype collection.














