Tamiya 24205 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC 1998 Safari Rally  [24205]

Towards Subaru Impreza WRC '98 Safari:

One of the multitude of World Rallies, the Safari Rally in Kenya is famous to be especially severe. Scorching conditions, rough terrain in addition to flooded roadways recast into dust clouds by the burning sunlight, all provide to hinder presence. Even though distance associated with the race is now reduced over the years, the rate of the competition is now faster as well as the landscapes has remained just like unforgiving.

The champions in 1997, the 555 Subaru Rally Team, utilising the Impreza WRC, effort to defy the odds once more into the 1998 Safari Rally. Sporting a roof-mounted snorkel for driving in heavy rain or higher inundated terrain, the Impreza can constantly supply atmosphere to its motor. Also, an "animal guard" ended up being adopted in the front of vehicle. Once the name indicates, it protects the radiator from harm in the unlikely event of hitting an animal. High power projector lamps, or "wing lights" had been built right into the medial side mirrors. In addition, to enhance off-road performance, the approval was considerably raised therefore the front side bumper mounted rip-spoiler ended up being eliminated. For rallies at heights between 1600m and 2800m above sea degree, the horizontally installed 4-cylinder, DOHC engine ended up being give high altitude settings. Also, an oil-cooler had been added under hood mounted air-scoop.

Making use of experience gained in a year ago's win, the Subaru Team challenged the Rally once more. Regrettably, regarding second time the Impreza had been forced to retire after sustaining hefty harm.

• 1/24 Scale
• Length:186mm