
Porsche 911 996 GT3 RSR #83 P. Ehret / C. Ried / C. Menzel 24 Hours of Le Mans 2006 Minichamps 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- Minichamps
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- PORSCHE004
- Year
- 2006
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- Historic GT & GTE
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- —
About the Porsche 911 996 GT3 RSR #83 P. Ehret / C. Ried / C. Menzel 24 Hours of Le Mans 2006 Minichamps 1:18
TL;DR: Minichamps' 1:18 diecast reproduces the #83 Porsche 911 996 GT3 RSR driven by P. Ehret, C. Ried, and C. Menzel at the 2006 24 Hours of Le Mans. The livery-specific build suits collectors assembling an endurance-racing GT display.
A generic 911 shape says relatively little on a shelf; a specific race number, driver lineup, and event date turn the same shape into a documented piece of motorsport history.
The #83 GT3 RSR at Le Mans 2006
The 996-generation GT3 RSR was Porsche's dedicated GT-class racing weapon during the mid-2000s, built to compete in the demanding endurance format the 24 Hours of Le Mans represents rather than sprint racing. Running under car number 83, this particular entry was shared by drivers P. Ehret, C. Ried, and C. Menzel across the full 2006 event, a race that tests reliability and consistency across day and night driving as much as it tests outright pace. GT-class entries like this rarely get the same attention as the overall prototype winners, but they form the backbone of Le Mans grids, and documenting a specific car, crew, and year gives this model real historical grounding rather than generic racing flavor.
Minichamps' Livery-Accurate Diecast Craft
Minichamps built its name on precisely this kind of subject, reproducing specific race liveries, sponsor decals, and car numbers with a level of accuracy that has made the manufacturer a reference point for motorsport collectors. Diecast construction gives the model real weight and typically allows opening features, letting the cabin's roll cage and racing seat be viewed up close. Getting a livery like this correct requires matching decal placement and color precisely to period photography, and it is that attention to a single documented entry, rather than a generic race-car look, that defines Minichamps' approach to this segment.
This #83 GT3 RSR fits naturally into a Le Mans GT-class display or a broader Porsche endurance racing collection, where its specific driver lineup adds real documentary value.














