Tamiya 24200 - 1/24 Volkswagen New Beetle  [24200]

Towards Volkswagen New Beetle

The redesigned Volkswagen New Beetle had been revealed within 1998 Detroit Auto Show. The New Beetle ended up being not the same as its predecessor, but the familiar form continues to be. The first Beetle extends back to Germany, 1938.
The car's features included an attractive, curved style outside; sufficient energy provided by a horizontal, air-cooled, 4-cylinder motor and an easy, practical inside. In the us, the Beetle starred in different roles from racing to custom automobiles. This brand new model, recently revealed to your public, was the main topics much attention, and in the end became the familiar icon it really is today. The brand new Beetle is based on its popular predecessor, and retains a few of the familiar characteristics. Outside features include the rear fender, hood, roof, circular headlights, curved taillight contacts together with general curved motif. The inner features consist of an assist hold found above the passenger seat glove compartment, B pillar with safety band additionally the nostalgic dashboard flower vase. The Newest Beetle embraced the design and feel of this vintage Beetle and infused it with modern technology to make it a safe and reliable car.

Brand new products consist of a twin air-bag added for security, a 2 liter 4 cylinder 115 HP gas engine or a 1.9 liter diesel turbo 90 HP engine, both mounted in leading. Mcpherson struts are utilized the front suspension, and torsion beam coils are used inside rear. These features and the brand new design result in the New Beetle fashionable and easy to push, and it surely will be an international hit.

Specs & Features

• Plastic parts are mounted on sprues and molded in yellow and black colored; silver plated and clear pieces also included.
• Very accurate fixed display model.
• Entirely reproduced external and interior.
• Exterior features include the rear fender, bonnet, roof, circular headlights, curved taillight lenses, and an overall curved motif.
• Interior features include an assist grip over the passenger seat glove compartment, B pillar with safety band, plus the nostalgic dashboard flower vase.
• Solid synthetic rubber tires.
• Waterslide decals.
• Detailed pictorial guidelines.