Tamiya 1/12 Lotus Type 78 (w/Photo Etched Parts) Kit

Tamiya 1/12 Lotus Type 78 (w/Photo Etched Parts) Kit

Ready to assemble precision model kit. Cement and paint not included.

• Detailed static display model
• Movable suspension incorporates coil springs
• Front wheels are linked with working steering wheel
• Realistic DFV engine comes with fuel pipes and ignition cable
• Radiator air duct, induction box, front and cockpit cowlings can be removed even after assembly
• Includes photo-etched parts of depict brake discs, radiator core, 2 types of front/rear wing tips and metal parts for seatbelts

Renowned as one of the pioneers of the wing car era, the Lotus Type 78 debuted in the 1977 Argentine Grand Prix to much acclaim for its sleek, aerodynamic form. The inverted gull wing shaping on the underside of its side pontoons generated significant downforce via the "ground effect," without adding significant drag, giving the Type 78 exemplary cornering speed. In the highly capable hands of Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson, it triumphed in the United States Grand Prix West, and the Spanish, French, Italian and Belgian Grand Prix. It raced into the first half of the 1978 season, and helped put the Lotus team firmly back on the map.