Beyond the usual profile that could make it look like a "normal" 911 RSR, the car for the top GT championships developed by Porsche from the 2017 season is very different from its ancestors. Thanks to a fairly vague regulation, the engine changes its position, now occupying the space in front of the rear axle, as had happened with the 911 GT1. Due to the new positioning of the engine, the wheelbase lengthens. In 2017 the new RSR is exclusive to the official team, while private teams will have to continue with the 2016 version. Starting from 2018 the 911 RSR model 2017 is also sold to private teams.
In the history of static modeling, Spark has truly revolutionized the market. The brand was created by Hugues Ripert, whose father André had been one of the main contenders of the artisanal modeling scene in the 70s and 80s. After working for Vitesse, Quartzo and Ixo, Ripert jr did not choose the diecast technique but opted for resin, with production in China but development and conception strictly in the European tradition. In practice the idea was to offer special models built in small series (what were later called "resincast"). The first Sparks were released in 2000, with a quality-price ratio unapproachable for most industrial and artisanal producers. Today Spark continues to churn out dozens of new products a year, having also expanded its production to other scales, such as 1:18 but also 1:64. There are numerous numbered and limited series for the various national distributors and for private customers such as teams, sponsors, drivers and so on.