Tamiya 1/20 Lotus 99T Honda

by Tamiya

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 9 x 4 inches ; 14.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• ASIN: B000NURNN4
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #378,326 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)

Product Description

This is a plastic model that needs assembly. Tamiya 1/20 Lotus 99T Honda Legendary Lotus 99T makes it back into production after a gap of more than 5 years. Includes new parts to depict on-board camera, and helmets of Nakajima and Ayrton Senna! 1/20 scale plastic assembly model as it appeared at the 1987 British GP. Decals depict non-tobacco markings (British GP). Removable cowl allows display of detailed V-6 twin-turbo engine and suspension system. Front and rear wing tip pieces have been added to depict Nakajima s on board camera and antennas. Metal transfers recreate side mirrors. Includes decals for either A. Senna or S. Nakajima. Comes with parts for both Senna s and Nakajima s helmets. The year 1987 brought a new sponsor and new colors to the pioneering F1 constructor Team Lotus, and a joint venture with Honda added the powerful V6 turbocharged engine and Japanese driver Nakajima. With carbon fiber monocoque frame designed by French engineer Gerard Ducarouge, the 99T incorporated further innovation in the form of an active computerized suspension system which continually adjusts hydraulic settings to compensate for ever-changing track conditions, speed, steering and weight. Genius driver Ayrton Senna demonstrated the amazing capabilities of the 99T when he took the checkered flag at the Monaco and Detroit GPs, claiming 3rd place in the Drivers and Constructors Title.