{"product_id":"tamiya-1-24-subaru-impreza-wrc-99-24218","title":"Tamiya 1:24 Subaru Impreza WRC '99 - 24218","description":"The 1997 World Rally Championships saw a relaxing in the rules pertaining to vehicle modification. Subaru was the first team to take advantage of the leeway, bringing out the Impreza WRC. That machine featured an all-aluminium horizontal four-cylinder turbo engine paired with a vertically mounted gearbox. The layout placed the gearbox in a balanced position behind the front axle, heightening manoeuvrability and ultimately contributing to a Manufacturer's Championship for that year.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bulk of the improvements to the 1999 model centred around the engine and gearbox. Foremost was the adoption of an electronically controlled throttle system. This system converts the position of the throttle in to electronic signals, heightening throttle response. The Impreza WRC was also equipped with a 6-speed, semi-automatic gearbox. This system enables sudden shifting, such as from 6th to 1st gear. Work is also continuing on the development of an electronically controlled damper system. The Impreza WRC is driven by J. Kankkunen, R. Burns and B. Thiry. Kankkunen and Burns finished in 1st and 2nd place respectively at both the 7th Argentina Rally and the 10th Finland Rally. The 8th Acropolis Rally was also taken by Burns, setting the scene for an intense contest in the latter half of the season\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale is 1:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel length is 183.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is a plastic model assembly kit recreating the Impreza WRC that Subaru ran in the 1999 season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom the honed aerodynamic form to the various mechanisms and encompassing a detailed interior, the form of the car is captured in style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear underguard parts can be left unpainted to show off the detail beneath\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSynthetic rubber tyres have realistic tarmac tread patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose between two different marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japanese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1990s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tamiya\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24218\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006363279746,"sku":"24218","price":22.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/24218_001.jpg?v=1793297915","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/tamiya-1-24-subaru-impreza-wrc-99-24218","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}