Tamiya 24205 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC 1998 Safari Rally  [24205]

Towards Subaru Impreza WRC '98 Safari:

Among the list of multitude of World Rallies, the Safari Rally in Kenya is famous become particularly severe. Scorching temperatures, rough terrain along with flooded roadways recast into dust clouds by the burning sun, all serve to hinder presence. Even though the distance of battle is smaller over time, the rate of this race is becoming faster as well as the terrain has remained just as unforgiving.

The champions in 1997, the 555 Subaru Rally Team, using the Impreza WRC, attempt to defy chances once more in the 1998 Safari Rally. Sporting a roof-mounted snorkel for driving in hefty rain or over inundated surface, the Impreza can constantly supply atmosphere to its motor. Also, an "animal guard" had been used on the front of automobile. Due to the fact name suggests, it protects the radiator from harm in not likely occasion of striking an animal. High energy projector lights, or "wing lights" were built straight into the side mirrors. In addition, to boost off road performance, the approval had been substantially raised therefore the front bumper mounted rip-spoiler ended up being eliminated. For rallies at heights between 1600m and 2800m above ocean degree, the horizontally mounted 4-cylinder, DOHC engine ended up being give high altitude settings. Also, an oil-cooler had been added under bonnet mounted air-scoop.

Making use of experience gained in last year's win, the Subaru Team challenged the Rally once again. Unfortuitously, in the second day the Impreza ended up being forced to retire after sustaining hefty harm.

• 1/24 Scale
• Length:186mm