Spark 1:43 - Porsche 956 No.18 - Massimo Sigala - Oscar Larrauri - Gabriele Tarquini - Le Mans 24H 1985 - Resin Model
Spark 1:43 - Porsche 956 No.18 - Massimo Sigala - Oscar Larrauri - Gabriele Tarquini - Le Mans 24H 1985 - Resin Model

Spark 1:43 - Porsche 956 No.18 - Massimo Sigala - Oscar Larrauri - Gabriele Tarquini - Le Mans 24H 1985 - Resin Model

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Insight Card : Porsche 956 No.18 Le Mans 1985

Driven by Massimo Sigala, Oscar Larrauri, and Gabriele Tarquini, the Porsche 956 No. 18, competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 15–16, 1985, entered by Brun Motorsport in the Group C1 class. 

The Porsche 956

The Porsche 956, designed by Norbert Singer and introduced in 1982 for the FIA Group C regulations, was a dominant sports-prototype. By 1985, most customer 956s, including Brun’s No. 18, were upgraded to 956B specifications with Bosch Motronic engine management for improved fuel efficiency and power. Key specifications for the No.18:
  • Chassis: Aluminum monocoque, weighing ~800 kg, Porsche’s first monocoque design for rigidity and safety.
  • Engine: 2.65-litre Type-935 turbocharged flat-six, producing ~620 bhp with twin KKK turbochargers and water-cooled cylinder heads. The 956B’s Motronic system optimized fuel use under Group C’s 5,100-litre seasonal fuel limit.
  • Transmission: Five-speed manual, robust for endurance racing.
  • Aerodynamics: Fitted with a low-drag “langheck” rear wing for Le Mans’ Hunaudières Straight, achieving ~341 km/h (211.89 mph). Brun’s 956 used a twin undertray, slightly reducing ground-effect downforce compared to factory Rothmans cars.
  • Tyres: Dunlop, typical for Brun Motorsport.
  • Livery: Likely carried Jägermeister or Fortuna branding, common for Brun in 1985, per scale model references.
The 956 was nearing the end of its competitive life, as safety concerns and new regulations favored the Porsche 962, which had a longer wheelbase and steel roll cage. Brun’s No.18 was one of the last 956s raced at Le Mans before the 962 dominated.

Drivers

  • Massimo Sigala (Italy, age ~34): An Italian privateer with Le Mans experience since 1980 (Lancia Beta Montecarlo, DNFs). Sigala raced Brun’s 956s in 1984–1985, including a 7th overall in 1984 (No. 20, with Larrauri/Gouhier). His consistency was key for Brun’s privateer effort.
  • Oscar Larrauri (Argentina, age 30): A talented Argentine driver with Formula 3 and Formula 2 experience, Larrauri joined Brun in 1984. He competed at Le Mans in 1984 (7th, No. 20) and later drove for Brun’s 962 in 1986–1991. His aggressive style complemented the 956’s speed.
  • Gabriele Tarquini (Italy, age 23): A Le Mans debutant in 1985, Tarquini was an up-and-coming driver with karting and Formula 3 success. He later raced in Formula 1 (1987–1995) and won the 1994 BTCC and 2009 WTCC titles. His inclusion added youthful pace to the lineup.

Brun Motorsport

Brun Motorsport, founded by Swiss racer Walter Brun in 1983, was a top-tier privateer team, competing with Porsche 956s and 962s. In 1985, Brun fielded two cars at Le Mans:
  • No. 18 (956, Sigala/Larrauri/Tarquini): Retired after 323 laps (engine).
  • No. 19 (962C, Brun/Gouhier/Theys): Retired after 304 laps (accident).
Brun’s 1985 season was strong, with podiums in World Sportscar Championship rounds, and their 956/962 fleet later won the 1986 Teams’ Championship, ahead of factory Jaguar and Porsche squads. The No. 18 was a reliable chassis, previously raced by Brun in 1984, but faced challenges against factory-backed teams like Rothmans Porsche and Joest Racing.

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  • Brand: Spark
  • Marque: Porsche
  • Scale: 1:43
  • Material: Resin
  • Colour: WhiteRedGreen
  • SKU: S9867

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