
Audi R8 Infineon #2 Winner ALMS Petit Le Mans 2002 Minichamps 1:43

Specifications
- Brand
- Audi
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:43
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 400021382
- Year
- 2002
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Prototype Models
- Vehicle Class
- IMSA & North American Sportscar
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- —
About the Audi R8 Infineon #2 Winner ALMS Petit Le Mans 2002 Minichamps 1:43
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:43 Audi R8 #2 recreates the winning car from the 2002 ALMS Petit Le Mans as a sealed diecast replica. Sharp period livery detail and correct prototype proportions suit an endurance-racing shelf built around Audi's early R8 dominance.
The R8 prototype launched a period of near-total Audi dominance in endurance racing, and this specific Petit Le Mans winner captures an early chapter of that success.
Sealed Diecast Detail on the Winning Audi R8
The zinc-alloy body is a fixed one-piece casting, and at 1:43 that construction holds the R8's closed-cockpit prototype silhouette, low nose, and prominent rear wing cleanly across the shell. The period livery, including sponsor branding and the winning #2 markings, is applied with sharp, accurate tampo work, an important detail for a subject defined by a specific race result rather than shape alone. Minichamps keeps the aerodynamic details, splitter, and wheel proportions correct for the scale, and the compact footprint suits a collection built around tracking multiple seasons of Audi's endurance program without demanding excessive shelf space.
Audi's Early Dominance in American Endurance Racing
The Audi R8 prototype became one of the most successful closed-cockpit sports prototypes ever raced, winning across multiple series including the American Le Mans Series, where Petit Le Mans became one of its signature events. This 2002 winning entry represents an early stage of that dominance, before the R8's later, even more decorated seasons. A 1:43 diecast of it works particularly well collected alongside other R8 winners from different years, building a season-by-season timeline of the car's remarkable competitive run. Priced at Minichamps' standard motorsport diecast tier, it is an accessible entry point into that broader collecting theme.















