
Audi R8 LMP Crocodile 2001 Maisto 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Audi
- Manufacturer
- Maisto
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 35899
- Year
- 2001
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- Prototype Models
- Vehicle Class
- Le Mans Prototypes
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 901593588992
About the Audi R8 LMP Crocodile 2001 Maisto 1:18
TL;DR: This Maisto 1:18 diecast reproduces the 2001 Audi R8 LMP in its distinctive Crocodile livery, with opening panels. It is a used example, and the box shows traces of storage. Entry-tier construction covers one of the most dominant Le Mans prototypes of its era.
The Audi R8 LMP became one of endurance racing's most successful prototypes in the early 2000s, and its closed-cockpit, low-slung silhouette set the visual standard for Le Mans Prototype racing at the time.
Diecast Construction of the Maisto R8 LMP
The zinc alloy body has real weight, and the opening panels reveal a simplified cockpit and engine bay behind panel gaps wider than a mid-tier build would show. The Crocodile livery, applied over the sleek prototype bodywork, uses graphics that approximate rather than exactly replicate the original sponsor decals at this entry tier, but the overall pattern reads clearly. The low nose, closed cockpit canopy, and large rear diffuser are captured accurately in proportion, giving the casting the purposeful, aerodynamic stance that defined early-2000s prototype racing. As a used piece, it shows handling wear consistent with prior ownership, and the box carries traces of storage rather than fresh retail condition.
A Prototype Racer Among Road Cars
The R8 LMP's closed cockpit and low, wide stance make it visually distinct from every road-car casting in this range, offering genuine variety on a shelf otherwise dominated by street-legal supercars and sedans. At 1:18, its long, low silhouette occupies a different footprint than a coupe, extending further front to back while sitting noticeably lower. The opening panels let a collector display the cockpit and engine bay during a rotation. This entry-tier diecast suits anyone interested in endurance-racing history, offering a distinctive livery from one of the sport's most successful prototype eras.














