TAMIYA 1989 SAUBER MERCEDES C9 1/24 MODEL KIT 24359

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TAMIYA 1989 SAUBER MERCEDES

Tamiya is glad to welcome back a classic model to the 1/24 Sports Car Series! This car was developed in partnership by Mercedes-Benz and racing team Sauber. Using a 5-liter V8 twin-turbo engine, it took 7 wins in 8 World Sports Prototype Championship races in 1989.
The sleek form is recreated with realistic depictions of the suspension, cockpit, and even the undercowl.
Features a detailed rendering of the 5-liter V8 twin engine under the detachable rear cowl.
Updated decals (made by Cartograf) and masking stickers are also included.
Tamiya is delighted to welcome back a classic model to the 1/24 Sports Car Series! This kit takes the original Item 24091 and soups it up with some additional parts for a detailed and rewarding build. It depicts the Sauber-Mercedes C9 that was originally developed for the 1987 World Sportscar Championship, and in 1989 the Sauber-Mercedes team won seven of eight races in the championship including a glorious triumph in the biggest 24-hour race.

This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 197mm.
The sleek, refined form of the car is recreated in style, including a detailed rendering of the 5-liter V8 twin engine under the detachable rear cowl.
Features realistic recreations of the suspension, cockpit, and even the undercowl.
New additions to this kit are as follows: photo-etched parts for intercooler, oil cooler, engine bay heat shield, wingtips and belt buckles (originally used in Item 24310), and seatbelt stickers.
Decals (made by Cartograf) and masking stickers have also been updated.
Comes with decals to depict any of the 61, 62 and 63 cars which competed in the 1989 race