Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 911 GT1 #24186  [24186]

Concerning the Porsche 911 GT1:

• Probably one of the most prestigious and grueling rushing activities held could be the "Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race". It has brought excitement and pleasure to motorsports enthusiasts worldwide, since it absolutely was first held in 1923.
  

  In 1996 Porsche, who had been idle in motorsport competitions as a works group since their withdrawal in 1988, announced their intention another to the Le Mans 24 hour stamina race with their latest Porsche 911 GT1. Even though the styling of this GT1 keeps some resemblance making use of their traditional 911, it is really not the typical 911 but an extremely higher level pure race variation. The lower and sleek body shell was a product of several wind tunnel experiments. an atmosphere intake on the top and air outlets at either side associated with backside lead to acquire outstanding aerodynamics. Its 3.2 liter water cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder motor produces and awesome 600 plus horsepower production, coupled with twin-turbochargers. The rear suspension has very long A arms connected directly onto the gear instance via pushrods exactly like formula cars. Front side and backside 18 inch wheels are fitted with wide race slicks, and power assisted carbon discs with ABS offer positive stopping power.

  Despite its exceptionally short developing amount of only 8 months, the Porsche 911 GT1 gained respectable second and third places in 1996 Le Mans event, bringing motorsport glory back once again to Porsche.