Tamiya 24231 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza Sti  [24231]

In regards to the Subaru Impreza Sti

There is no better way to test the toughness of an automobile than by entering it worldwide Rally Championships (WRC). Rally cars are engineered to race over paved, dirt and snow/ice covered roads at breakneck rates as well as in all types of climate. Success in these events practically guarantees sparking customer interest in buying the manufacturing vehicle. Subaru comprehended this if they first joined the WRC back 1990. Their very first contender, the Legacy was succeeded by the scaled-down Impreza, which was imbued with couple of years of tested technology. This sports sedan produced intense popularity among customers trying to find a street automobile with all the guts of a WRC contender. In August 2000, a second generation associated with Impreza came to be. Among the especially tuned versions of the car was the Impreza WRX STi (Subaru Tecnica International). Its 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo motor adopts a reinforced cylinder block, molybdenum coated metal pistons, high ability turbo and intercooler. The power of the STi version ended up being boosted to 280hp with a 38kgm optimum torque. This energy is effectively sent toward four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission, also developed by STi. The suspension adopts rally-proven 4-wheel struts, ensuring a smooth ride over all kinds of road conditions. Blister design over-fenders regarding effective four-door body and an enlarged atmosphere consumption regarding bonnet supply the Impreza WRX STi, as the title recommends, a really impressive appearance.

Specs & Features

• Synthetic pieces are mounted on sprue woods.
• Body panels are molded in blue metallic.
• Recessed human body panel lines for realistic look.
• Clear plastic pieces included for windows and mind light contacts.
• Clear red and yellowish pieces included for end light and signal contacts.
• Detail by detail inside includes dash with gauges, system with shifter and emergency braking system lever, pedal cluster, and realistically molded seats and home panels.
• Separate frame and floor pan.
• Detailed suspension and undercarriage.
• Gold wheels with realisticlly treaded Bridgestone Potenza tires.
• Factory proper waterslide decals.
• Complete pictorial instructions.