PORSCHE 963 9RD 4.6L TURBO V8 TEAM HERTZ JOTA N 38 24h LE MANS 2024

The Spark 1/64 miniature of the Porsche 963 #38 freezes in metal the moment when Jenson Button and the Hertz Team Jota challenged the major manufacturers at La Sarthe.

Within the Sparky series from Spark Models, the reference Y400 reproduces the Porsche 963 Hybrid prototype with a 9RD 4.6L Turbo V8 engine that competed under the golden and black colours of the Hertz Team Jota at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. At a scale of 1/64, every centimetre of the body is treated with the high-precision moulds that characterise Spark: aerodynamic appendages, a high-profile rear wing, and the angled LED optics of the 963 are faithfully represented in a compact diecast body with rubber tyres.

The Porsche 963 and Hertz Team Jota at Le Mans 2024

The Porsche 963 is the Hypercar with which the Stuttgart brand returned to the WEC and Le Mans in 2023 after decades of absence in the top endurance category. The Hertz Team Jota operates as a private customer team, competing on equal technical terms with the factory prototypes from Toyota, Ferrari, and Porsche Penske Motorsport itself. In the 2024 edition, car #38 crossed the finish line in 9th position after more than 24 hours of racing, a solid result for a private team in the most demanding class of endurance motorsport.

The trio of drivers consisted of:

• Jenson Button — 2009 Formula 1 World Champion, now a sports car driver.
• Phil Hanson — a regular with Team Jota with extensive experience in LMP2 and Hypercar.
• Oliver Rasmussen — Danish driver with a background in GT and European prototypes.

Scale Model Details

• Manufacturer: Spark Models (Sparky series, scale 1/64).
• Reference: Y400.
• Base model: Porsche 963 Hybrid — engine 9RD 4.6L Turbo V8.
• Team: Hertz Team Jota, car #38.
• Represented drivers: Jenson Button / Phil Hanson / Oliver Rasmussen.
• Event: 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans — result: 9th position.
• Material: diecast body with rubber tyres.
• Presentation: display base with included acrylic case.

Who is this piece for?

The 1/64 scale from Spark is designed for collectors who want to gather the largest number of historical cars in the smallest possible space without sacrificing detail. It is especially appealing if you already follow the FIA WEC or the 24 Hours of Le Mans, if you are a fan of Jenson Button after his F1 career, or if you collect the various evolutions of Porsche's Hypercar programme. The base with the acrylic case makes it easy to display without the need for additional cabinetry.

Frequently Asked Questions

What scale is this Spark model?

It is a 1/64 scale model, belonging to the Sparky line of Spark Models. At that scale, the Porsche 963 measures approximately 7 cm in length.

Does it include any type of display stand?

Yes. The model comes on a display base with an acrylic case, ready to be placed directly on a shelf.

What position did #38 achieve at Le Mans 2024?

The Porsche 963 from Hertz Team Jota with car #38 finished in 9th position in the overall classification of the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Who drove car #38?

The trio consisted of Jenson Button (2009 F1 world champion), Phil Hanson, and Oliver Rasmussen.

Is this model suitable for play or is it exclusively for collection?

It is a collector's miniature made with high-precision moulds. It is not designed as a toy; its level of finish and its display case clearly orient it towards exhibition and collecting.

Is Hertz Team Jota an official Porsche team?

Not in the strict sense. It is a private customer team that uses the Porsche 963 in the WEC under the Jota Sport structure, with sponsorship from Hertz. It competes in the same Hypercar class as the factory teams, although independently.

The Spark Models Y400 is a 1/64 diecast replica of the Porsche 963 Hybrid fielded by Hertz Team Jota at the 2024 24 Hours of Le Mans. Driven by Jenson Button, Phil Hanson and Oliver Rasmussen, car #38 finished 9th overall. Part of the Sparky series, this miniature features highly detailed bodywork, rubber tyres and comes with an acrylic display case — a must-have for WEC and Le Mans collectors.