
Porsche 911 991.1 GT3 R Manthey Racing #12 F. Klohs / P. Renauer 24 Hours Nurburgring 2017 Minichamps 1:18

Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 155176912
- Year
- 2017
- Era
- 2010s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- GT3 & GT4 Race
- Openable Parts
- No
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 4012138150614
About the Porsche 911 991.1 GT3 R Manthey Racing #12 F. Klohs / P. Renauer 24 Hours Nurburgring 2017 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast Porsche 911 991.1 GT3 R reproduces Manthey Racing's #12 entry from the 2017 24 Hours Nurburgring, driven by Klohs and Renauer. Zinc alloy construction and tampo-printed graphics capture Manthey's long-running Nordschleife GT3 program.
Manthey Racing built its reputation specifically at the Nurburgring, and few teams are as closely associated with Porsche's GT3 success on the Nordschleife as this one.
Livery Precision on a Manthey-Prepared GT3 R
Manthey liveries carry heavy sponsor graphics with tight, complex boundaries, and Minichamps applies these with tampo printing to keep the edges sharp rather than blurred by a decal's laminate layer. The 991.1 GT3 R's wide fenders and prominent rear wing translate cleanly at 1:18, holding the aggressive stance that defines the car rather than flattening it for easier tooling. The zinc alloy body carries real weight, and doors open to reveal a stripped racing cockpit with roll cage structure and simplified racing seats. Panel gaps around the opening sections sit within expected diecast tolerance, a fair trade for the added interior visibility. Detail accuracy matters most here, since Manthey's graphics package is instantly recognizable to anyone familiar with Nurburgring GT3 racing.
Manthey and the Nurburgring 24 Hours
Manthey Racing has run Porsche machinery at the Nurburgring 24 Hours across many seasons, developing an intimate understanding of the Nordschleife's demands that has translated into consistent competitiveness in the GT3 class. This #12 entry from 2017 represents one season within that long program rather than a single standout result, making it a natural fit for a collection focused on the team's ongoing Nurburgring presence rather than a single headline win. Displayed alongside other Porsche GT3 liveries from the Nordschleife, it fills out a specifically German endurance racing theme with real specificity.















