Tamiya 24233 - 1/24 Porsche 962C Shell 1988 Le Mans  [24233]

Concerning the Porsche 962C "Shell" 1988 Le Mans

In 1982, world endurance rushing laws had been changed and Group C racing course was born. That exact same year, the Porsche company in West Germany, understood for their fine cars and superlative racers, created the model 956 specifically because of this class. Porsche modified this very effective racer to comply with the US IMSA laws, and called it the 962. In 1985, along with extra revisions of the world stamina rushing laws, Porsche unveiled an additional improved 962, designating it the 962C.

The powerplant of the superb racer contained a 3000cc horizontally compared, six-cylinder double turbo engine with an extensive cooling system. The size associated with the wheels ended up being increased from 16 inches to 17 ins regarding the front and 19 ins in the backside, further improving performance. After that time, this extremely advanced racer underwent a great many other modifications, extending its profession as a top-ranked race device. It won praises from many private race groups, all over the world for its exceptional level of dependability on track. The Shell color sporting Porsche 962C had been only seen at the 6th competition of this 1987 WSC (World Sports Prototype Car Championships), the Nuremburg 200 Mile Race. These 12 months, it was also entered in Le Mans as one of Porsche Functions' vehicles. Even though this long-tailed, Shell color Porsche completed at the rear of the winning Jaguar because race, it started in the pole position and in addition recorded the greatest lap of this competition, proving itself become one of the globe's finest racers.

*This is a re-release regarding the 1/24 Dunlop Shell Porsche 962C.

Specs & Features

• This is certainly a 1/24 scale plastic construction kit model.
• Length:197mm, Width:83mm.
• The aero powerful as a type of the Porsche is realistically reproduced.
• The body cowl, front and part windows have now been produced with transparent components.
• Front and back suspension system while the cockpit are accurately depicted.
• Racing slicks are made from rubber contributing to the realism of this model.
• Exceptional markings by Cartograf included.