Tamiya 24359 1989 Sauber-Mercedes C9 1/24 scale model kit

[Champion machine that announced the resurrection of Silver Arrow] --Mercedes-Benz regained victory in the 1989 24 Hours of Le Mans in France for the first time in 37 years. --The machine name is Sauber Mercedes C9. --Swiss constructor Sauber is in charge of chassis development and is equipped with a Mercedes-Benz powertrain. --Although C9, which debuted in 1987, did not win the World Sportscar Championship (WSPC) this year, it also participated in the German racing car championship [Super Cup] and won the final race. --From 1988, the team name was changed to Sauber Mercedes, and he won 5 wins in the WSPC and 3 wins in the Super Cup. ――And in 1989, the C9 replaced the engine and achieved a significant power-up. ――In addition to the mechanical improvement, the coloring was changed to silver, which suggests that the Mercedes-Benz works system has been further strengthened. ――Three machines were introduced in the traditional 24-hour endurance race this year. ――Along with the excellent 1-2 finish, the 3rd car also won the 5th place. ――In addition, in WSPC, he won 7 out of 8 races and achieved 3 crowns of maker, team and driver. ――It can be said that the overwhelming strength heralded the revival of the strongest former Mercedes machine, [Silver Arrow]. [Model outline] ―― 1/24 scale, total length 197mm, total width 84mm, total height 67mm (including antenna). ――The smooth form with little air resistance unique to C cars is realistically reproduced. --The V8 twin-turbo engine accurately reproduces the main body and auxiliary equipment such as turbo. --Equipped with turbo unit heat shield, radiator and intercooler core, seatbelt buckle, etched parts such as louver cover on the front fender, and stainless steel wire for antenna. --Slide marks are made by high quality cult graph. --Prepared marks that can be finished on cars 61, 62, and 63. --A masking sticker for window painting is also included. --The front wheels can be steered. -The radiator mounted horizontally inside