
Porsche 911 997 GT3 R #88 Porsche Consulting 2005 AUTOart 1:18

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Specifications
- Brand
- Porsche
- Manufacturer
- AUTOart
- Scale
- 1:18
- Material
- Diecast
- Model Condition
- Used Model
- SKU
- 77821
- Year
- 2005
- Era
- 2000s
- Body Type
- GT Models
- Vehicle Class
- GT3 & GT4 Race
- Openable Parts
- Yes
- Packaging Condition
- Traces of Storage
- Model Type
- Race Models
- EAN / GTIN
- 674110778212
About the Porsche 911 997 GT3 R #88 Porsche Consulting 2005 AUTOart 1:18
TL;DR: AUTOart's 1:18 diecast Porsche 997 GT3 R reproduces the #88 Porsche Consulting entry from 2005, complete with widened GT-class bodywork, splitter, and rear wing. A race-liveried piece for collectors focused on Porsche's factory-supported GT racing program rather than road-going variants.
GT3 racing gave Porsche a proving ground separate from its road cars, and the 997-generation GT3 R carried that program's factory-adjacent liveries onto grids across the 2000s.
Building a Race Livery in Diecast
AUTOart's race-car diecast typically carries the widened fenders, deep front splitter, and fixed rear wing that separate GT3 competition bodywork from a standard 911 shell, and the #88 Porsche Consulting scheme needs sharp graphic edges to read correctly at this scale. Racing numbers, sponsor logos, and livery panels are tampo-printed rather than decal-applied, which keeps fine text legible and avoids the silvering that can occur under a clear coat with lower-quality printing. The rear wing mounting and splitter depth are the two details most worth checking against reference photos, since they define the car's aggressive stance more than any single body panel.
Porsche Consulting and the 997 GT3 R's Racing Context
The 997 GT3 R competed in GT3-class endurance and sprint racing during the mid-2000s, a category built around production-based cars heavily modified for competition rather than pure prototypes. Porsche Consulting entries carried the corporate branding of Porsche's own consulting division, a livery variant distinct from the customer teams that also ran GT3 R chassis during the period. For collectors tracking Porsche's GT racing efforts by livery and season, the #88 car marks a specific, identifiable entry from 2005 rather than a generic race-liveried stand-in.
Positioning a GT3 R in a Racing Collection
This model sits naturally alongside other 2000s GT3-class racers, where its widened bodywork contrasts with narrower road-going 911 replicas nearby. Because race liveries rely heavily on printed graphics rather than deep paint layers, keep the model out of prolonged direct light to avoid fading the numbers and sponsor text faster than the base color. At AUTOart's typical mid-to-upper diecast tier, it delivers race-specific detailing a road-car casting would never need, making it a purpose-built piece for GT racing collectors rather than a general Porsche shelf-filler.














