Tamiya 24259 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC 2002 Tour de Corse  [24259]

Concerning the Subaru Impreza WRC 2002 Tour de Corse

Right after the use of brand new regulations in 1997, Subaru boldly entered their Impreza WRC and guaranteed the Manufacturer's Title having its powerful horizontally compared 4-cylinder turbo engine. In 1999, improvements had been built to the motor and gearbox. Foremost had been the adoption of this first ever electronically managed throttle system within the WRC scene, along with the employment of a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox. The 2001 Impreza showcased a 4-door sedan human anatomy to look at to the present market variation. While 2002 marked the next consecutive year utilizing the 4-door sedan human body, fine-tuned changes and general maturing for the device were recognized. Because of alterations designed to the exhaust manifold, the Impreza's engine realized increased torque into the 4000-5000rpm range usually reached durning rally race. Beginning with an alteration in transmission gears, drive shaft and front side housing had been reinforced. Also, brackets connecting each component had been made more compact and rear windshield was thinned out t realize effective weight-savings and lower center of gravity. After R. Burns left to Team Peugeot, the motorist whom took th 4 year consecutive motorists name from 1996-99, T. Makinen joined up with Subaru in 2002, combined with talented P. Solberg. Makinen took first place on opening rally in Monte-Carlo aided by the 2001 machines. The 2002 machine made its appearance into the 3rd rally, at France's Tour de Corse where it took 6th spot, followed by 2nd inside Argentina Rally, and then third invest the Rally of Finland all under theskilled driving of Solberg.

Specs & Features

• Definitely detailed static display model.
• Realistic interior and chassis undersurface.
• Quality, waterslide decals produced by Cartograf business of Italy.
• Decals provided with markers the number 10 and 11 vehicle.
• Realistically treaded tires with pre-painted wheels.
• Steel plated light components.
• Driver and navigator figures.
• Mesh product used to create an authentic grille.
• Clear red and amber lens covers.
• Window masking material provided.
• Self-adhesive mirrored stickers.
• Illustrated assembly guide.