Tamiya 12046 - 1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972 (Model Car)  [12046]

• The group Lotus 72, winner of 1970 F1 championship, featured side-mounted radiators which led to a revolutionary wedge-shaped design. It had a powerful Ford Cosworth DFV V8 engine fitted onto an aluminum monocoque framework and featured inboard braking system discs, a torsion club suspension, and inboard dampers. The 1971 season ended up being challenging together with group completed winless, however the 1972 period saw Team Lotus enter the 72D, which showcased modifications including a refined induction pod and brake air intakes. Adorned with a black colored and gold livery, the car ended up being driven by Emerson Fittipaldi to 5 victories, which provided him his very first F1 title. The Tamiya 1/12 model kit replica faithfully captures every detail and essence of the iconic F-1 machine form early 1970's.

Specs and Features:

• 1/12 scale synthetic installation kit.
• Suspension is movable. Working controls is linked to front tires.
• Exquisite DFV motor includes gas pipelines and ignition cables.
• Front fairing and cockpit fairing are detachable.
• Includes photo-etched components to depict radiator, wingtip panels, brake discs and steel parts for seatbelts to achieve the ultimate finish.
• Seatbelt stickers included.
• Realistic artificial rubber tires included.
• Includes 1 seated motorist figure.
• Length: 400mm
• Width: 173mm
• Height: 87mm