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

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
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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.

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