24186 Tamiya - 1/24 Porsche 911 GT1  [24186]

Regarding the Porsche 911 GT1:

• Probably one of the most prestigious and grueling rushing activities held will be the "Le Mans 24 Hour Endurance Race". It's brought excitement and pleasure to motorsports enthusiasts worldwide, because it positively was initially held in 1923.
  

  In 1996 Porsche, who had been idle in motorsport tournaments as a works team since their withdrawal in 1988, announced their intention another on Le Mans 24 hour stamina battle using their latest Porsche 911 GT1. Even though the styling with this GT1 keeps some resemblance using old-fashioned 911, it is not the typical 911 but an incredibly high rate pure battle variation. The low and sleek human anatomy shell ended up being a product of a few wind tunnel experiments. an environment intake on top and atmosphere outlets at either part connected with backside lead to obtain outstanding aerodynamics. Its 3.2 liter water cooled, horizontally opposed six-cylinder motor produces and awesome 600 plus horsepower manufacturing, in conjunction with twin-turbochargers. The trunk suspension has lengthy A arms connected directly onto the gear instance via pushrods just like formula automobiles. Front side and rear 18 inches tires are fitted with wide competition slicks, and power assisted carbon discs with ABS offer good stopping power.

  Despite its extremely quick developing number of just 8 months, the Porsche 911 GT1 gained respectable second and third places in 1996 Le Mans event, bringing motorsport glory back to Porsche.