Tamiya 24259 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC 2002 Tour de Corse  [24259]

About the Subaru Impreza WRC 2002 Tour de Corse

Soon after the adoption of new laws in 1997, Subaru boldly entered their Impreza WRC and guaranteed the Manufacturer's Title with its powerful horizontally opposed 4-cylinder turbo engine. In 1999, improvements were built to the engine and gearbox. Foremost ended up being the use of the very first ever electronically managed throttle system into the WRC scene, as well as the employment of a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox. The 2001 Impreza showcased a 4-door sedan human anatomy to adopt to the present market version. While 2002 marked the second consecutive 12 months utilizing the 4-door sedan body, fine-tuned alterations and overall maturing associated with the machine were realized. As a result of alterations designed to the exhaust manifold, the Impreza's motor recognized increased torque into the 4000-5000rpm range often reached durning rally racing. You start with a change in transmission gears, drive shaft and front housing were strengthened. Also, brackets connecting each component had been made smaller sized and rear windshield had been thinned out t realize effective weight-savings and lower center of gravity. After R. Burns left to Team Peugeot, the driver who took th 4 12 months consecutive drivers name from 1996-99, T. Makinen joined with Subaru in 2002, combined with talented P. Solberg. Makinen took first destination at the opening rally in Monte-Carlo with all the 2001 devices. The 2002 machine made its appearance inside third rally, at France's Tour de Corse where it took 6th place, followed closely by 2nd into the Argentina Rally, and third place in the Rally of Finland all under theskilled driving of Solberg.

Specs & Features

• Definitely detailed fixed display model.
• Practical interior and framework undersurface.
• Quality, waterslide decals produced by Cartograf business of Italy.
• Decals supplied with markers for the quantity 10 and 11 car.
• Realistically treaded tires with pre-painted wheels.
• Metal plated light parts.
• Driver and navigator figures.
• Mesh product always produce a realistic grille.
• Transparent red and amber lens covers.
• Window masking product supplied.
• Self-adhesive mirrored stickers.
• Illustrated assembly guide.