Tamiya 24220 - 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VI WRC  [24220]

Towards Lancer Evolution VI WRC:

• After winning the Driver's Title global Rally Championship 3 years in succession, Tommi Makinen even though the Mitsubishi Ralliart Team came ultimately back to challenge the 1999 season with the Lancer Evolution VI.

  This latest inception of this development features two primary cosmetic changes, a modified spoiler regarding the front part and a two degree spoiler on the backside. But as a consequence of a FIA limitation on wing area, the reduced wing of this back spoiler needed to be obstructed with a carbon panel. Pumping out 290ps, the powerplant related to Lancer VI features a 4G 63 4-cylinder, 16-valve motor built with a DOHC-intercooled twin scroll turbocharger (Post Combustion Control System) and ECI multi-injection gas system. Dependant on program conditions, the solitary scroll turbocharger to obtain more energy, and/or twin scroll turbocharger for greater response are selected. The suspension system, exactly like compared to the manufacturing car, contains independent McPherson struts with coil springtime on front side, and split multi-link with coil springtime regarding backside.

  Winner the 1998 World Rally Championship, Finland's Tommi Makinen and Belgium's Freddy Loix drive this proven device. Makinen chalked up third place regarding Telstra Rally Australia, clinching the 1999 FIA World Rally Championship. Triumphing for a great 4th successive 12 months, Makinen enjoys the longest reign inside reputation for the WRC.