Tamiya 12046 - 1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972 (Model Car)  [12046]

• The Team Lotus 72, winner regarding the 1970 F1 championship, showcased side-mounted radiators which resulted in a revolutionary wedge-shaped design. It had a strong Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine fitted onto an aluminum monocoque frame and showcased inboard braking system discs, a torsion bar suspension, and inboard dampers. The 1971 season ended up being challenging plus the group completed winless, however the 1972 period saw Team Lotus enter the 72D, which featured modifications including a refined induction pod and brake air intakes. Adorned with a black colored and gold livery, the vehicle was driven by Emerson Fittipaldi to 5 victories, which offered him his very first F1 name. The Tamiya 1/12 model kit replica faithfully captures every detail and essence of the iconic F-1 device form the early 1970's.

Specs and Features:

• 1/12 scale synthetic installation kit.
• Suspension is movable. Working steering wheel is linked to front tires.
• Exquisite DFV motor includes fuel pipes and ignition cables.
• Front fairing and cockpit fairing are detachable.
• Includes photo-etched components to depict radiator, wingtip panels, brake discs and steel components for seatbelts to attain the ultimate finish.
• Seatbelt stickers included.
• Realistic artificial plastic tires included.
• Comes with 1 seated motorist figure.
• Length: 400mm
• Width: 173mm
• Height: 87mm