Heller 80109 - 1:43 Porsche 962

1:43 scale plastic model kit of the Porsche 962 endurance racing car

The Heller 80109 kit depicts the legendary Porsche 962 – one of the most successful racing cars ever built. Designed by Porsche in 1984 for the Group C and IMSA GTP championships, the 962 combined high speed, endurance and engineering excellence. The model captures the elegant aerodynamic lines and distinctive bodywork of the real car in compact 1:43 scale.

Included in the kit:

• High-quality injection-moulded plastic parts
• Detailed body with aerodynamic intakes and rear wing
• Interior with seat, dashboard and roll cage detail
• Wheels, tyres and exhaust system
• Decals for historical Porsche racing teams
• Clear illustrated instructions

Model technical data:

• Scale: 1:43
• Length: approx. 11 cm
• Manufacturer: Heller
• Skill level: Beginner

Note: Glue, paints and tools are not included. The model requires assembly and painting.

Assembly & finishing

The Heller Porsche 962 kit offers an enjoyable build experience with well-fitting parts and accurate proportions. Ideal for collectors and modelers of classic race cars, it can be finished in a variety of iconic liveries used by Porsche works and private teams during the 1980s endurance racing era.

Essential tools

• Sprue cutters or hobby knife
• Files or sanding sticks
• Brushes or airbrush
• Plastic cement
• Acrylic paints (Porsche racing colour schemes of the 1980s)

About the Porsche 962

The Porsche 962 was developed as a successor to the 956 and made its debut in 1984. Equipped with a turbocharged 3.0-litre flat-six engine producing over 600 hp, it achieved outstanding success in endurance racing, winning Le Mans in 1986 and 1987. The car’s aerodynamic efficiency and reliability established it as one of the greatest prototypes in racing history.

Original vehicle data:

• Length: approx. 4.8 m
• Width: 2.0 m
• Weight: approx. 850 kg
• Engine: flat-six turbo, 3.0 L
• Power: approx. 620 hp
• Top speed: over 350 km/h

About the manufacturer

Heller is a French model manufacturer renowned for its classic vehicle kits and historical detail. Its 1:43 range offers a balance of simplicity and realism, and the Porsche 962 kit is a perfect representation of a motorsport icon from the golden age of endurance racing.