Tamiya 24218 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRC 1999 [24218]

Price:

USD$18.30

Brand:

Tamiya

Model:

24218

GTIN:

4950344996698

Condition:

Brand New

Quantity:

( Available in warehouse )

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Description

The Subaru Impreza W1999 produced by Tamiya in 1/24 scale assembly kit, is classified in Scale Models - Vehicles - Racing Cars

Concerning the Subaru Impreza WRC '99

The 1997 World Rally Championships saw a calming in the rules related to automobile modification. Subaru had been the initial team to take benefit of the leeway, bringing out the Impreza WRC. That machine featured all aluminum horizontal four cylinder turbo engine paired with a vertically mounted gearbox. The design put the gearbox in a balanced place behind the leading axle, heightening manerverability and eventually adding to a Mnufactures Championship for that year.

The bulk of the improvements towards 1999 model focused round the motor and gearbox. Foremost was the adoption of an electronically managed throttle system. This method converts the positioning of the throttle into electronic signals, heightening throttle reaction. The Impreza WRC was also loaded with a 6-speed, semi-automatic gearbox. This technique enables unexpected moving, such as from 6th to 1st gear. Work can be continuing on the development of an electronically controlled damper system.

The Impreza WRC is driven by J. Kankkunen, R. Burns and B. Thiry. Kankkunen and Burns finished in first and second destination correspondingly at both 7th Argentina Rally while the 10th Finland Rally. The 8th Acropolis Rally was additionally taken by Burns, establishing the scene for a powerful contest in the latter half of the season.