Tamiya 24176 - 1/24 Martini Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI (Model Car)  [24176]

A Hot Contender,The Martini-sponsored Alfa Romeo works group had an excellent 1996 season into the International Touring vehicle Championship (ITC), their 155 V6 TI accepting the may of Mercedes-Benz and Opel and coming away with a remarkable 9 victories. Based on the iconic Italian business's four-door 155 sedan, it was souped up with front spoiler, rear wing, diffuser and aerodynamic tweaks towards the body shell. Its 450hp-plus 2.5l V6 employed the same pneumatic valve system run by Formula One vehicles, and had its energy sent to all or any four tires via a semi-automatic 6-speed transmission and electronically controlled front, back and center differentials. Small wonder, then, it had such a successful season!

The Martini sponsored 155 V6 TI's were piloted by the skilled drivers N. Larini and A. Nannini. Having its eye-catching color scheme and aggressive performance, the Martini Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI pleased the race fans through the entire 1996 ITC period

The DTM or the German Touring Car Championships continues to take pleasure from an internationally popularity on the list of racing buffs. Its exciting tournaments done by extremely tuned 2.5 liter machines are often called the peak worldwide's touring automobile events.
In 1996, this popular show had been re-established while the International Touring Vehicle Championships (ITC), with races held not merely in European countries, but additionally in Brazil and Japan. The famous Italian vehicle manufacturer Alfa Romeo has been one of many major figures in the series since its first entry in 1993. For the 1996 season, their 155 V6 TI had been further souped up and an overall total of eight cars had been entered from three different rushing teams. Its high revving V6 cylinder engine had been said to yield an incredible 450 plus horsepower output. This tremendous energy was transmitted to any or all four wheels via a semi-automatic 6-speed transmission and electronically controlled front side, rear and center differentials. The four wheel double wishbone suspension system was designed with horizontally installed shock absorbers activated by pushrods. The exterior, although keeping a few of the original look, underwent numerous aerodynamic and weight saving refinements.

concerning the Model:

• This will be a 1/24 scale plastic model construction kit of this Martini-sponsored Alfa Romeo 155 V6 TI which appeared in the 1996 Global Touring vehicle Championship.
• Length: 196mm, width: 80mm.
• The human body is elegantly captured, including such details since the agressive front side spoiler, large fenders and unique rear wing.
• The same as on actual vehicle, the leading cowling are removed, enabling one to display the engine space with powerful V6 and complex air ducts.
• Suspension system and 4WD system are provided accurate depictions.
• The inner is kitted down with roll cage, pedals as well as other gear for an authentic finish.
• Top-notch Cartograf decals included to recreate distinctive Martini livery. Choose from No.5 and No.6 cars.