Tamiya 24195 - 1/24 Mercedes CLK-GTR  [24195]

Towards Mercedes CLK-GTR The FIA GT Series had been inaugurated in 1997, and more popular with motorsports buffs across the world. In vying for the title, Mercedes entered their CLK-GTR the 1997 period. It had been developed and tuned by the AMG firm, which is popular for his or her considerable participation in motorsports racing.

Although the front profile regarding the CLK-GTR retains some resemblance using their main-stream CLK, it isn't the usual CLK but a very higher level pure racing variation. The monocoque consists of carbon dietary fiber composite and reinforced by integrated steel roll cage. The 5,987cm� V12 motor, producing a lot more than 600 horsepower output, is bolted right to the monocoque and works as a load-carrying element. The tremendous power is brought to the trunk tires via a transversely mounted, six speed sequential transmission. The four wheel double wishbone suspension system is connected to the multiply-adjustable gas force shock absorbers via pull-rods and rocker hands to give you maximum road keeping performance. Front and rear tires are fitted with wide racing slicks, and dual-circuit braking system system with internally ventilated braking system discs offer positive stopping power.

With all the experienced motorists such as Bernd Schneider and Klaus Ludwig at the wheel, the Mercedes CLK-GTR obtained six victories out of eleven events in its debut season of 1997, bringing not only the driver's championship to Schneider and the team award the AMG-Mercedes.