Amalgam Ferrari 499P - 2023 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered 1:5 SCALE

Amalgam Ferrari 499P - 2023 Le Mans Winner - Race Weathered 1:5 SCALE

• Limited Edition of 51 pieces
• Based on the #51 Hypercar as raced to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 10th and 11th of June 2023
• Model accompanied by an A1 archive quality Giclée print of the car cruising down the pit lane after its victory on track
• Weathering details precisely applied by artisans in Bristol using archival imagery
• 1:5 scale model, over 100 cms/40 inches long
• This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts
• Each model hand-built and assembled by a small team of craftsmen
• Made using the finest quality materials
• Over 4000 hours to develop the base model
• Over 450 hours to build and weather each model
• Thousands of precisely engineered parts: castings, photo-etchings and CNC machined metal components
• Built using original CAD designs based on scans of a real car
• Original paint codes and material specifications supplied by Ferrari
• Officially licensed 24 Hours of Le Mans product

25 models have been ordered by one of Amalgam's most important customers. Only 26 pieces remain in the limited edition.

We’re delighted to introduce the most recent in our ever-expanding series of Race Weathered models: the Ferrari 499P, as raced to victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2023. This special edition of just 51 models will be meticulously hand-painted and detailed by our master model makers to show every detail of the race dirt as the car as the car was driven to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 24 Hours of Le Mans on the 10th and 11th of June 2023. Each of the edition will be accompanied by an archive quality A1 portrait size Rainer Schlegelmilch Giclée print of the car in the latter stages of the race, selected by Amalgam from the Motorsport Images collection.

New Hybrid Power and Innovative Technology

In defining the 499P, Ferrari drew upon their vast resources of technical, professional and human excellence that epitomise the Maranello marque, entrusting the management to Attività Sportive GT, under the direction of Antonello Coletta and the technical supervision of Ferdinando Cannizzo, head of the department in charge of engineering and development of Sports and GT racing cars. The design, whilst restricted by aerodynamic and packaging requirements, remains unmistakably a Ferrari, unsurprisingly for a car purely designed and manufactured in Maranello, refined with the support of the Ferrari Styling Centre under the direction of Flavio Manzoni. The car’s technical and aerodynamic features have been enhanced by means of simple, sinuous shapes: an explicit expression of Ferrari’s DNA. The balance between tense lines and flowing surfaces, expressed in a futuristic, pure and iconic language, defines a clear yet essential architecture. Sculpted bodywork encourages aerodynamic flows through the side pods, cooling the radiators concealed beneath. The wheel arches are characterised by large louvres and, together with the headlight clusters, imbue the nose with a sense of character and expressiveness, with subtle references to the styling traits first introduced on the Ferrari Daytona SP3. The rear is the ultimate expression of how to blend technology, aerodynamics and design; a subtle carbon-fibre skin covers the various functions, leaving the wheels and suspension completely visible. The tail is characterised by a double horizontal wing; the main wing and upper flaps have been meticulously designed to guarantee the necessary downforce and achieve maximum performance. The lower wing also features a ‘light bar’ that enriches the rear design with a decisive yet minimalist touch.

Built on an all-new carbon-fibre monocoque chassis, the 499P features solutions that represent the cutting edge of motor sport technology. Double wishbone, push-rod-type suspension provides an outstanding damping stiffness, the benefits of which are felt on the straights as well as when cornering. The electronics systems are developed from and further innovate upon the experience honed in the world of GT racing. The Hypercar features a hybrid powertrain, combining a mid-rear power unit with an electric motor powering the front axle, and is coupled to a seven-speed sequential gearbox. The 2.9-litre, twin-turbo V6 used is the same engine used in the 296 GT3 and its road-going cousins, with a maximum power output of 500kW (680cv). Added here is an Energy Recovery System (ERS) that’s connected to the front axle, and fed by a brake-by-wire system. The ERS is good for 200 kW, and the battery that powers it uses know-how accrued from Ferrari’s vast F1 experience. Among the specific characteristics of the 499P's V6 is the fact that the engine is load-bearing and therefore performs a valuable structural function, compared to the versions fitted to competition GT cars, where the engine is mounted onto the car’s rear sub-chassis.

Competition History

The Ferrari 499P is managed on track by Maranello technicians and engineers with the collaboration of Racing Partner AF Corse, extending the long-successful partnership that began back in 2006. For the 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) season, Ferrari GT racers Antonio Fuoco, Miguel Molina and Nicklas Nielsen took control of the #51 car, whilst two-time LMGTE Pro World Champions Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado were joined by Ferrari’s Formula 1 Reserve Driver Antonio Giovinazzi behind the wheel of the #51 sister car.

The eagerly awaited debut of the 499P would come at the 1000 Miles of Sebring, with the #50 car establishing an early benchmark by securing pole position. However, despite leading off the line, the Ferrari would be overtaken by the two Toyota Gazoo Racing entries, eventually finishing third, claiming a podium on Ferrari’s return to Prototype endurance racing. Ultimately the 499P was often outpaced by the Toyotas, who secured the title for a fifth year in succession, but Ferrari remained ahead of the other manufacturers. After only once failing to secure a podium all season, Ferrari AF Corse were the only real challengers to the Japanese team, and both cars took the championship battle to the season finale in Bahrain. The highlight of the season though came at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans: the #50 again qualifying on Hyperpole, but it was the #51 car with Pier Guidi, Calado and Giovinazzi that would secure a victorious return to Circuit de la Sarthe after an intense and dramatic contest.

24 Hours of Le Mans, 10th and 11th of June 2023

This model of the Ferrari 499P is a perfect 1:5 scale recreation of the #51 Hypercar that was raced to victory by Alessandro Pier Guidi, James Calado and Antonio Giovinazzi in the 2023 24 Hours of Le Mans. Ferrari's victory marked a return to the elite class of WEC after 50 years and also coincided with the Centenary edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Prior to the race, Ferrari had shown serious pace, having qualified no lower than fourth in the three races so far. However, they had so far been unable to convert that into a victory, as reigning WEC Champions Toyota continued to show their own strength. During the initial one-hour qualifying session, the Ferrari #50 of Antonio Fuoco set the pace, with Pier Guidi’s sister #51 Ferrari in second. The team installed fresh tyres for Hyperpole, expecting a reaction from their rivals. Instead, the Ferraris were even stronger, with Fuoco breaking the Hypercar class record with a lap of 3:22.982 with eight minutes left, despite a LMGTE Am Kessel Ferrari slowing him into the left-hand Indianapolis corner and Arnage turn. Pier Guidi qualified the #51 in second and held pole until Fuoco’s lap. It was Ferrari’s first Le Mans pole since 1973, and the 1-2 put them in prime position for the race.

The Ferrari 499P #51 car is limited to 51 pieces at 1:5 scale.

Note: This is a 'Kerbside' model and does not feature any moving parts.

Handling Race Weathered Models

Please note that Amalgam’s weathered models are incredibly fragile and require careful handling. We recommend you keep handling to a minimum to avoid removing the weathered effects from the model. When handling the model, please adhere to the instructions included with the product when purchased. The brush featured in the gallery is included purely for demonstrating the scale of the model. We do not advise any cleaning of our weathered models as this may remove some of the weathering applications.