Kyosho Porsche 911 1:18 Diecast Model KS08969Y

Porsche 911 2.0 (901) 1964 Champagne Yellow The Kyosho model and its origins This Kyosho diecast model is a faithful 1:18-scale replica of the Porsche 911 2.0 (901) 1964 Champagne Yellow. It captures the distinctive silhouette of the early Porsche 901/911 2.0. The Champagne Yellow finish gives this particular replica its visual identity. The catalogue reference for this miniature is KS08969Y. The history of the full-size vehicle or depicted subject is rooted in 1963 unveiling, with production from 1964. Its design and development are associated with Ferdinand Alexander Porsche. The original form reflects the technical and cultural priorities of its period. The shape was created for a real driving purpose rather than for the miniature itself. Design and production The most recognisable proportions remain visible at reduced scale. Its front profile establishes the vehicle’s immediate identity. The side silhouette reveals the relationship between cabin and body. The rear treatment completes that recognisable design language. For production context, The exact number built with the early 901 badge was very small; this colour was not a limited production grade. That historical figure, where available, concerns the full-size car rather than Kyosho miniatures. A colour or race livery should not automatically be treated as a separately numbered factory edition. The supplied product line does not state how many Kyosho replicas were manufactured. Production and engineering Variant totals can differ from the production figure for the broader model family. This distinction matters when a collector compares closely related versions. The original concept is characterised by a rear-mounted air-cooled flat-six and enduring fastback roofline. Its mechanical layout influenced the body’s overall proportions. The engineering choices reflect the purpose of the full-size vehicle. Changes between road and racing specifications should be understood separately. The miniature preserves the principal external cues of its named version. Wheels, openings and glazing help identify the chosen specification. Engineering and competition The selected paintwork makes this release visually distinct from other references. A miniature is a representation and does not share the mechanical functions of the original. In competition terms, Later 911 competition derivatives achieved major rally and endurance victories. The designation does not itself establish a race entry for this specific road-car finish. A racing success is attributed to the relevant team, driver and full-size car. Related competition derivatives may differ significantly from production examples. The colour alone does not establish that a specific car took part in a race. Where the subject comes from fiction or cinema, its on-screen exploits are not official results. Legacy This separation preserves the historical meaning of the original model. The early Porsche 901/911 2.0 remains a distinct chapter in its manufacturer’s design history. Its form links the period’s styling to the engineering underneath. The chosen specification gives the collector a more precise version to display. Kyosho presents the subject at 1:18 scale. The replica offers a compact way to appreciate the original design. This Porsche 911 2.0 (901) 1964 Champagne Yellow miniature highlights the car’s individual appearance. It brings together automotive history and the pleasure of a carefully chosen display model.

• Brand: Kyosho
• Part No: KS08969Y
• Barcode: 4548565464418
• Scale: 1:18