Tamiya 24158 - 1/24 Toyota Cerumo Exiv JTCC  [24158]

Towards Toyota Cerumo Exiv JTCC

Here is the TA24158 a 1/24 scale Toyota Cerumo Exiv JTCC plastic model kit from the Sports Car Series by Tamiya. Beginning with 1994, japan Touring vehicle Championship (JTCC) was competed under FIA (Federation Internationale de l'Automobile) Class-II race regulations. This really is a worldwide category standardized by the FIA, for normally aspirated 2 liter 4 door sedan cars. The strict limitations imposed on engine and chassis adjustments let the spectators to enjoy watching competition of near-to-stock race automobiles.

In 1995, the JTCC legislation had been slightly changed, therefore the usage of non-stock aerodynamic elements, such as for example front side and back spoilers, had been allowed to some extent. In vying for the name, Toyota entered their Exiv the 1995 period. Toyota's latest racing technologies had been completely loaded inside low and sleek racer. The front transversely mounted, 4-cylinder 1998cc powerplant was tuned to produce 290 plus horsepower. The X-Trac developed, sequential 6-speed transmission had been mated to this effective engine. The typical strut suspension system system was completely re-fabricated using hi-tech materials with a refined geometry positioning setup. The framework ride-height was lowered to no less than ground clearance, providing the vehicle an aggressive look.

A total of seven Exiv's were entered from 5 various race teams for the 1995 period. Among them, the group Toyota Cerumo utilized two very skilled motorists, T. Kristensen and H. Mitsusada. Kristensen won two consecutive victories at the 1st and second rounds of the season.

Specs & Features

• Synthetic parts are attached with sprues and molded in white and grey; clear and silver plated pieces also included.
• Complete outside detailing.
• Practical rubber-like treaded tires.
• Accurately reproduced chassis undersurface and suspension system.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detail by detail pictorial instructions.