Tamiya Lotus Type 78 (1:12)

Lotus Type 78 (1:12)

Includes:

– Extensively detailed plastic kit with photo-etch parts

– Moving coil-sprung suspension.

–  Like the full-size car, this model features rack-and-pinion steering wheel which turns the front wheels. 

– Seatbelts use faux cloth and photo-etched components, adding to the cockpit’s impressive realism.

– Realistic depiction of the engine features numerous pipes and lines

– Removable front and cockpit cowls, radiator ducts and induction box allow inspection of the model interior

– Photo-etched parts for radiator cores, brake discs, two different types of wing end plates

– Waterslide transfers/decals include recreation of Goodyear logos on the nose tip and wing plates.

– Synthetic rubber tyres

– Kit requires glue and paint to complete NOT included

– 1:12 Scale 

Vehicle information and history:

A Pioneer

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.