1:8 scale model cars are the largest models we stock, with a typical sports car measuring around 55 to 60cm long. At this scale the main makers are GT Spirit, with numbered limited-edition resin models, and Pocher, with pre-painted diecast kits, covering Porsche, Koenigsegg, Pagani and more. Browse the current range below, with worldwide delivery.
What Is 1:8 Scale?
A 1:8 scale model is eight times smaller than the real vehicle, so a 4.6 metre sports car becomes a model of around 57cm, more than twice the length of the same car at 1:18. At this size every panel line, badge and interior detail is easy to see, but a 1:8 model also needs a deep shelf or a dedicated display case. See how the scales compare in our scale guide.
Approximate 1:8 Scale Model Sizes
| Vehicle Type | Approx Length |
|---|---|
| Sports cars / supercars | 55 to 60 cm |
| Formula 1 cars | 65 to 70 cm |
| Classic road cars | 50 to 58 cm |
| Motorcycles | 25 to 30 cm |
| Trucks | 70 to 90 cm |
Resin Models and Diecast Kits
Many 1:8 models come from GT Spirit, the French brand based in Josselin, Brittany. Its 1:8 models are sealed resin replicas with no opening parts, produced as numbered limited editions. FrontiArt has produced limited-edition 1:8 resin hypercars, including the Koenigsegg Agera RS1 and Jesko.
Pocher is the long-established Italian name in large-scale car kits, having launched its first 1:8 kits in 1966. Its recent models are pre-painted diecast kits that you assemble yourself, such as the Pagani Utopia Coupe, the Porsche 917KH Martini, the Ferrari F50 and the Ferrari 12Cilindri.
Popular 1:8 Models
Porsche is the strongest make at 1:8, with GT Spirit covering several generations of the 911: the 964 Turbo S, 993 Carrera 4S, 992 GT3, 992 Turbo S and 992.1 Targa 4S. Other 1:8 models include the Koenigsegg Jesko, the McLaren P1 GTR, the BMW M3 E46, the Shelby Cobra 427 S/C and the Alpine A110 1800 Group 4, while Pocher has produced the Pagani Utopia Coupe in two finishes.
GT Spirit has also announced 1:8 models of the Porsche 917/20 "Pink Pig" from Le Mans 1971, the Porsche Carrera GT, the Mercedes-Benz 190 Evolution II and the Nismo R34 GT-R Z-Tune. Pre-orders are charged on release.
Frequently Asked Questions
How big is a 1:8 scale model car?
A typical sports car or supercar at 1:8 measures around 55 to 60cm long, and a modern Formula 1 car around 65 to 70cm.
Do you sell 1/8 diecast cars?
Yes. At 1:8, diecast models come as Pocher pre-painted kits that you assemble. Ready-built 1:8 models from GT Spirit and FrontiArt are made from resin. Use the filters above to see what is available.
Do 1:8 models need assembling?
GT Spirit and FrontiArt models arrive fully built. Pocher models are kits and need to be assembled.
Is 1:8 bigger than 1:12?
Yes. The smaller the second number, the larger the model. A sports car of about 38cm at 1:12 measures around 57cm at 1:8.