Tamiya 1/20 Scale Team Lotus Type 78 1977 - w/Photo Etched Parts #20065  [20065]

About the Team Lotus Type 78 1977

Lotus has taken a number of innovations to F1 racing simply because they joined their firstrace in 1958. The introduction of ground effect cars, the consequence of their aerodynamics research, ended up being one of many features. In 1977, Lotus introduced the sort 78 (base model the Type 79) which had a slim monocoque chassis and wide side pontoons with under surfaces like inverted aircraft wings. Airfow beneath the part pontoons therefore enabled the body to create downforce for stronger traction and quicker cornering rates. Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson drove the vehicle in the 1977 season, and despite early season problems, they went on to simply take 4 and 1 wins respectively to prove the car's potential.

Specs & Features

• 1/20 scale very step-by-step plastic installation model kit.
• Length: 225mm, Width: 102mm.
• The low profile, sharp as a type of the Lotus was faithfully reproduced.
• Body cowlings can be removed to display the detailed cockpit and engine.
• The inverted aircraft wing-shaped under surfaces for the part pontoons are precisely reproduced.
• Mechanical facets of the Lotus such as the DFV engine, transmission, and suspension system is remodeled in rich detail.
• Decals to depict both No.5 and No.6 cars seen within British GP included.
• Part mirror areas and tool panel depicted with metal transfers.
• Parts like brake-discs, radiator, rear wing stay are depicted with Photo-etched components.
• The tire profile seen on Lotus during the 1977 F1 period hs been faithfully replicated.
• Include greater realism towards model with Item 1/20 12637 Seatbelt The.