Tamiya 20032 - 1/20 Jordan 191  [20032]

One of the many Formula One racing groups, Jordan Grand Prix, expanded out of Eddie Jordan Racing, probably the most successful worldwide motorsport racing teams connected with 1980's. Founded by Eddie Jordan in 1980, the group quickly established it self as an important force in Formula 3 and Formula 3000 championships. Within start of the 1990 race period, Eddie announced he planned to enter Formula One race beginning in 1991. Their entry resulted in on of the extremely esthetic and powerful racing machines seen through the entire 1991 Formula One Grand Prix period.

The auto was in fact designed by the very talented Gary Anderson, and designated the "Jordan 191". The racer included an anhedral variety of front wing for maximum aerodynamic performance on course. The monocoque framework is filled with carbon fibre composite construction, produced in-house utilizing the latest Computer Assisted Design (CAD) facilities. The trunk under cowling uses a really distinctive twin-tunnel shaped defuser, effective for additional downforce. A new and extremely reliable Ford V-8 HB powerplant is matched to Jordan's initially designed in-house gear field.

The stopping power using this awesome race unit makes use of the AP Racing Brake Sytem with 6 piston calipers in the front part and 4-piston calipers on rear, matched to HITCO made carbon fibre discs and pads. Utilising the driving skills of A. de Cesaris and B. Gachot, the Jordan 191 race device had the most effective elements for a fantastic initial 12 months, and displayed brilliant performance through the entire 1991 Grand Prix period.