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

About the Subaru Impreza WRC 2002 Tour de Corse

After the use of new laws in 1997, Subaru boldly entered their Impreza WRC and guaranteed the Manufacturer's Title having its effective horizontally opposed 4-cylinder turbo motor. In 1999, improvements had been developed to the motor and gearbox. Foremost finished up being the application of the 1st ever electronically managed throttle system to the WRC scene, plus the work of a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox. The 2001 Impreza showcased a 4-door sedan human anatomy to consider for this market variation. While 2002 marked the next consecutive 12 months utilizing the 4-door sedan human anatomy, fine-tuned alterations and general maturing from the device had been recognized. As a consequence of alterations made to the exhaust manifold, the Impreza's motor respected increased torque in to the 4000-5000rpm range frequently reached durning rally racing. You start with a change in transmission gears, drive shaft and front housing had been strengthened. Also, brackets linking each component was made smaller sized and back windshield was thinned out t realize effective weight-savings and lower center of gravity. After R. Burns left to Team Peugeot, the driver who took th 4 12 months consecutive motorists title from 1996-99, T. Makinen joined up with with Subaru in 2002, along with talented P. Solberg. Makinen took first location at opening rally in Monte-Carlo with all the 2001 products. The 2002 machine made its look inside third rally, at France's Tour de Corse in which it took 6th place, accompanied by 2nd to the Argentina Rally, and third place in the Rally of Finland all under theskilled driving of Solberg.

Specs & Features

• Surely detailed fixed display model.
• Practical inside and framework undersurface.
• Quality, waterslide decals created by Cartograf company of Italy.
• Decals supplied with markers the volume 10 and 11 vehicle.
• Realistically treaded tires with pre-painted tires.
• Metal plated light components.
• Driver and navigator numbers.
• Mesh product always create an authentic grille.
• Transparent red and amber lens covers.
• Window masking item provided.
• Self-adhesive mirrored stickers.
• Illustrated set up guide.