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

About the Subaru Impreza WRC 2002 Tour de Corse

Following the use of new rules in 1997, Subaru boldly joined their Impreza WRC and fully guaranteed the Manufacturer's Title having its effective horizontally opposed 4-cylinder turbo engine. In 1999, improvements was indeed developed towards engine and gearbox. Foremost completed up being the application of the very first ever electronically handled throttle system towards WRC scene, in addition to the work of a 6-speed semi-automatic gearbox. The 2001 Impreza showcased a 4-door sedan body to think about for this market variation. While 2002 marked the following consecutive 12 months utilizing the 4-door sedan body, fine-tuned alterations and basic maturing through the device was indeed recognized. As a result of alterations made to the exhaust manifold, the Impreza's motor respected increased torque in the 4000-5000rpm range usually reached durning rally racing. You begin with an alteration in transmission gears, drive shaft and front housing was strengthened. Additionally, brackets linking each component had been made more compact and straight back windshield ended up being thinned out t understand effective weight-savings and lower center of gravity. After R. Burns left to Team Peugeot, the motorist who took th 4 12 months consecutive motorists name from 1996-99, T. Makinen joined up with with Subaru in 2002, and talented P. Solberg. Makinen took very first location at opening rally in Monte-Carlo with the 2001 items. The 2002 bulk manufactured its appearance inside third rally, at France's Tour de Corse in which it took 6th spot, followed by 2nd to your Argentina Rally, and 3rd place in the Rally of Finland all under theskilled driving of Solberg.

Specs & Features

• Clearly detailed fixed display model.
• Practical inside and framework undersurface.
• Quality, waterslide decals created by Cartograf company of Italy.
• Decals given markers the volume 10 and 11 vehicle.
• Realistically treaded tires with pre-painted tires.
• Steel plated light components.
• Driver and navigator figures.
• Mesh item constantly create a geniune grille.
• Transparent red and amber lens covers.
• Window masking product provided.
• Self-adhesive mirrored stickers.
• Illustrated create guide.