Tamiya 24110 - 1/24 Mazda Efini RX-7 Kit  [24110]

About Mazda Efini RX-7

The Mazda Motor Company of Japan is well known throughout the world for the technological success in making use of rotary engines, for both race and production vehicles. Their first flagship sports vehicle RX-7 established global popularity while the "rotary rocket", after its introduction in 1978. The RX-7 underwent another major change in October 1991, and premiered due to the fact "Efini" is French for infinity.

Mazda hopes this 3rd generation RX-7 becomes the fastest mass-produced sportcar with unmatched acceleration. To make this happen, weight loss was made a major objective with this design. General size and height were reduced, and also the cup area became smaller in comparison to the previous model. The body shell utilizes a light and rigid, space/monocoque framework construction. The muscular styling has a great drag coefficient of 0.30. In curvy bonnet lies the twin-rotor, kind 13-B REW rotary motor with intercooler and sequential double turbochargers, ranked at a striking 255 horsepower. The engine is mounted simply behind leading axle, which will be termed forward-midship structure, providing an ideal fat distribution of 50:50 between front and back tires. Suspension is four wheel double wishbone, supported by forged aluminum hands, with an incorporated stabilizing toe control.

The RX-7 has again succeeded in blending Mazda's automotive technology in the stunning type of a real sportcar.

Specs & Features

• Definitely detailed fixed display model
• Authentic exterior and interior
• Complete motor information
• Scale chassis and suspension system
• Synthetic plastic tires
• Detailed pictorial directions