Minichamps 1:43 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Orbit Racing
Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996) Overview
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996) was developed as a factory-supported GT endurance racer, engineered to deliver reliability, balance, and performance in long-distance competition. With its lightweight construction and motorsport-derived engineering, the GT3 RS became a cornerstone of Porsche’s early-2000s GT racing success.
2004 24 Hours of Daytona Competition
This model represents the Porsche 911 GT3 RS as raced at the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2004. Fielded by Orbit Racing, car number 44 competed on one of endurance racing’s most demanding stages at Daytona International Speedway .
Driver Lineup
The No. 44 GT3 RS was driven by a strong multi-driver lineup including Anthony Policastro, Andy Policastro, Ryan Fitzgerald, Stuart Liddell, and Andy Mowlem, highlighting the team-based effort required for 24-hour endurance competition.
Minichamps Craftsmanship
This Minichamps 1:43 scale model, produced by Minichamps / Paul’s Model Art , faithfully captures the GT3 RS’s wide bodywork, race-specific details, and authentic Orbit Racing livery with crisp graphics and precise proportions.
Key Features
- Accurate replica of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS (996)
- 2004 24 Hours of Daytona race specification
- Car #44 fielded by Orbit Racing
- Multi-driver endurance race configuration
- Limited production of 3,504 pieces worldwide
Specifications
- Car: Porsche 911 GT3 RS
- Chassis: 996
- Event: 24 Hours of Daytona 2004
- Car Number: 44
- Team: Orbit Racing
- Drivers: Policastro / Policastro / Fitzgerald / Liddell / Mowlem
- Brand: Minichamps / Paul’s Model Art
- Scale: 1:43
- Limited Edition: 3,504 pieces worldwide
- Item #: 400046944