Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 962C Shell 1988 Le Mans #24233  [24233]

In regards to the Porsche 962C "Shell" 1988 Le Mans

In 1982, world endurance racing laws had been changed plus the Group C rushing class was created. That exact same 12 months, the Porsche firm in West Germany, understood for their fine automobiles and superlative racers, created the model 956 particularly with this course. Porsche modified this highly effective racer to conform to the US IMSA laws, and called it the 962. In 1985, along with extra revisions worldwide endurance rushing regulations, Porsche unveiled an additional improved 962, designating it the 962C.

The powerplant of the superb racer contained a 3000cc horizontally opposed, six-cylinder twin turbo motor with a comprehensive cooling system. The dimensions for the tires had been increased from 16 ins to 17 inches regarding front and 19 ins regarding back, further enhancing performance. After that time, this highly advanced racer underwent a great many other modifications, expanding its career as a top-ranked race machine. It won praises from numerous private race groups, all around the globe for its exemplary level of reliability during the track. The Shell color sporting Porsche 962C had been only seen during the 6th competition of 1987 WSC (World Sports Prototype Car Championships), the Nuremburg 200 Mile Race. The next year, it was also entered inside Le Mans among Porsche Functions' vehicles. Even though this long-tailed, Shell color Porsche completed behind the winning Jaguar for the reason that race, it started in the pole position and recorded the very best lap of the competition, proving it self to be one of many globe's best racers.

*This is a re-release of 1/24 Dunlop Shell Porsche 962C.

Specs & Features

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic installation kit model.
• Length:197mm, Width:83mm.
• The aero dynamic as a type of the Porsche was realistically reproduced.
• The body cowl, front side and side windows happen produced with transparent components.
• Front and back suspension and also the cockpit are accurately depicted.
• Racing slicks are produced from plastic increasing the realism for the model.
• Exceptional markings by Cartograf included.