Tamiya 24209 - 1/24 Toyota Corolla WRC  [24209]

In regards to the Toyota Corolla WRC:

• In its long and illustrious job on the planet Rally Championships, Toyota has used mainly the Celica as its flagship. In 1997, however, a rule change into the WRC delivered Toyota with a chance to show its innovation.
  

  Permission was given to equip the base of the Toyota's commonly marketed manufacturing automobile with a turbo-charge and four-wheel drive system, aswell as modify the engine without restriction. The greater compact human body of this Corolla had been selected for the development of the new rally car, and Corolla WRC automobile came to be. Using components thoroughly tested on the Celica, the Corolla WRC ended up being designed with a front side packed, 2-litre, 4-cylinder 3S-GTE turbo engine and 4-wheel drive. Highly reliable MacPherson struts alllow for a winning suspension system on both front and back. In addition, the medial side of the steering column ended up being designed with a sequential change lever, called a "joystick", allowing a 6-speed transmission control. With hydraulic brake system that immediately sense the movement of tires and a center differential loaded with a hang-on clutch, the Corolla WRC is stock filled with the newest electronic gadgetry.

  A size smaller than the Celica, the Corolla WRC is completely suited for the winding country roadways for the Rally. The Corolla WRC debuted within the Finland Rally of 1997, which led to a half 12 months of evaluation before fully entering the WRC in 1998. Main motorists Carlos Sainz and Didier Auriol revealed winning ability.