HK118 Porsche 917K - Gulf Edition - 1:8 Scale Kit

Product Info

Experience the thrill of building a true racing legend with this highly detailed 1:8 scale Pocher kit of Derek Bell and Jo Siffert’s Porsche 917K. Every element of the car has been faithfully recreated, including the vertical tail fins that corrected the original’s instability and helped make it a race winner.

Crafted from premium die-cast metal, the kit comes with pre-decorated pieces and includes 312 parts, offering an immersive hands-on experience. With over 30 hours of build time and a completed weight of 6kg, this kit demands focus and care, rewarding you with a stunning centerpiece for any display.

History

The concept was outrageous: Porsche built, at huge expense, 25 Le Mans challengers to qualify for ‘sports car’ status, thereby sidestepping the 3.0-litre prototype limit. The resultant 4.5–5.0 litre 917 — the largest air-cooled racing car ever — instantly rendered its prototype rivals obsolete.

Initially an unwieldy beast, the 917 was tamed for 1970 and quickly mastered its rivals. Over two seasons, it trampled the competition and won race after race, including victories at Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Its speed, exceeding 240mph, was so remarkable that rule-makers eventually banned large-capacity race cars from endurance racing. Porsche then turned its sights to America, where the turbocharged 917 continued to dominate, cementing its legacy as one of the greatest racing cars of all time.

This model represents the 1971 Gulf-liveried 917K raced by British motorsport legend Derek Bell and Swiss driver Jo Siffert at the 1000km Monza, where it placed second behind its sister Porsche 917K.