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News & Facts from the world of model cars

18.09.2025Triumph all along the line: The Porsche 908/03 from 1971

1971 will always be one of the most significant years in Porsche's history. Back then, the company from Zuffenhausen won seven of the eleven World Endurance Championship races with its Porsche 908/03, including the 1,000-kilometer race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. WERK83 has now presented a new model from the 908/03 series. RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18031010

16.09.2025From the "red pig" to the myth: Three AMG-icons from the early days of the tuning manufacturer

Three models, three stories of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.8 AMG in scale 1:18 by WERK83 - RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18030005, W18030006, W18030009

11.09.2025The Opel Omega 500 DTM 1991 - The fastest portion of fries of the DTM-history

The legendary Opel Omega 500 DTM of Volker Strycek in the "fries"-livery is now available as a model in scale 1:18 by WERK83 - a proper highlight for collectors and Opel fans. RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18045002

09.09.2025Ayrton Senna: The first Formula 1-victory

The first Grand-Prix victory of Ayrton Senna in Estoril 1985 was the begin of an unforgettable career of an exceptional pilot. The model to this historical success is now available in scale 1:18. RRP €239.95, item-no.: SENR18001

04.09.2025Vom Underdog zum Seriensieger

Kaum ein Fahrzeug prägte die Geschichte von Porsche im Motorsport wie der 917. WERK83 hat zwei neue Modelle in 1:18 auf den Markt gebracht, die stellvertretend für den Start einer unvergleichlichen Siegesserie stehen. UVP 79,95 €, Art-Nr.: W18034001, W18034003

02.09.2025Coronation in Hockenheim – A masterpiece for the showcase

First Porsche DTM-victory and the first win of an Austrian in the competition. The model of the Porsche 911 GT3 R of Thomas Preining is limited to 491 pieces and now available in scale 1:18 RRP €179.95, item-no.: MG-M-911-DTM-#91-23-1801

28.08.2025Valentino Rossi: Enthusiasm for “Formula 1 of prototypes”

At the 2024 World Endurance Championship rookie test in Bahrain, motorcycle legend Valentino Rossi drove the BMW hypercar for the first time. Minichamps has released the model for Rossi's prototype debut in scale 1:18 and in a limited edition. RRP €139.95, item-no.: 155242046

26.08.2025Porsche 908/03: Groundbreaking successes in two classics

In 1971, the Porsche 908/03 shone twice on two completely different tracks. The car was successful at the legendary Targa Florio in Sicily and the 1,000-kilometer race on the Nürburgring Nordschleife. WERK83 has now released both "Stroke Threes" in scale 1:18. RRP €79.95, item-no.: W18031001, W18031002

21.08.2025Model car of the year 2025: ck-modelcars with five models in the spotlight

The readers of the trade magazine "Modellzeitschrift" can vote for the "Model car of the year" for the 35th time. Recently, the collaboration between founder Christoph Krombach and tuner Sidney Hoffmann resulted in four awards.

19.08.2025Rally legends of the 80s for the showcase

Walter Röhrl, Christian Geistdörfer and two victories for the eternity - now in scale 1:24 by Altaya, RRP €29.95, item-no.: AAWRC511, AAWRC035