1/12 Ford GT40 Mk. II' 66 Champion Pre-Color Version [MENRS-003]

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Product Description ■ It is a painted full interior kit.
The assembly is a painted kit that does not require adhesive. It is a kit that you can enjoy making models easily.
Unlike the regular version, it has an eye-catching design with the black coloring. The door, Toronto trunk and engine hood are all retractable, and the tail light is red clear parts.
[Actual cars]
In 1964, the Mark 1 was completed and announced as the "Ford-GT".
The steel monocoque chassis was covered with a lightweight fiber body. The engine was developed for the IndyCar.
The aluminum 4.7L V8OHV (350 ps) was installed in the midship, and the final performance was 330km/h by adjusting the aerodynamics, etc..
However, the Nürburgring 1000 km held in 1964 was the debut race, but the result was retirement.
Next, three Mark 1 (Ford-GT) participated in the Le Mans 24 hour race, but the result was retirement.
On the other hand, Ford Advanced Vehicles participated in the Homologation model for Le Mans, but
Lap records and Le Mans exceeded 300km/h for the first time.
In 1965, Shelby took charge of the race activities on behalf of Ford-Advanced Vehicles.
On the other hand, Ford-Advanced Vehicles took charge of the production of the Homologation model for Le Mans.
In addition to strengthening the chassis of Mark 1, the engine was changed from 4.2L to 7.0L made by Shelby, and the horsepower was increased to 475 ps.
In the Le Mans of that year, the "Mark 2" appeared with four Works Machines participating.
In the Le Mans regulation change, the front nose design was changed to make space to mount the Sparea.
In the Le Mans of 1966, the "Mark 2" was changed from Weber (now Manietti Maleri) to Holly.
In addition to the change in the carburetor, the "Mark 2" was changed from l to l made by Le Mans.
In addition to the change in the regulation of Le Mans, the "Blues McLaren / Chris Amon" mark 2 won the championship, and the "GT40" monopolized the first to third place.
In the same year, the "Daytona 24 hour race" was also won.
[Product Details]
Scale : 1/12