Tamiya 20032 - 1/20 Jordan 191  [20032]

One of the numerous Formula One race groups, Jordan Grand Prix, expanded from Eddie Jordan Racing, very effective international motorsport racing groups for the 1980's. Established by Eddie Jordan in 1980, the group quickly founded itself as an important force in Formula 3 and Formula 3000 championships. At the start of 1990 race period, Eddie announced that he planned to enter Formula One race starting in 1991. Their entry led to on of the most esthetic and powerful racing devices seen throughout the 1991 Formula One Grand Prix season.

The car ended up being designed by the very talented Gary Anderson, and designated the "Jordan 191". The racer incorporated an anhedral kind of front wing for maximum aerodynamic performance within track. The monocoque framework is full of carbon dietary fiber composite construction, created in-house using the latest Computer Assisted Design (CAD) facilities. The trunk under cowling makes use of a really distinctive twin-tunnel shaped defuser, effective for additional downforce. A new and extremely dependable Ford V-8 HB powerplant is matched to Jordan's initially designed in-house gear box.

The stopping energy with this awesome race machine makes use of the AP Racing Brake Sytem with 6 piston calipers on the front and 4-piston calipers at the backside, matched to HITCO made carbon fibre discs and pads. With all the driving skills of A. de Cesaris and B. Gachot, the Jordan 191 race machine had the right components for a good very first year, and exhibited brilliant performance through the entire 1991 Grand Prix period.