24255 Tamiya - 1/24 Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 Tour de Corse  [24255]

The Peugeot 206 WRC made its impressive first on "Tour de Corse", the 6th battle of 1999 World Rally Championships (WRC). In the event that 206 made its complete WRC entry in 2000, it clenched the Manufacturers' and Drivers' dual title. Keeping strong these 12 months, Peugeot could win the Manufactures' name in 2001. In accordance with these successes, Team Peugeot entered the 2002 period with high hopes. The Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 which features a 4WD procedure with longitudinally installed transmission coupled with a 2-liter turbo motor attached to the most compact framework of all WRC cars, underwent improvements regarding cooling system, motor energy and weight. The Peugeot's brief wheelbase and overhang provided high maneuverability on cost of uncertainty on bad roadways and high-speeds. To overcome this problem, the vehicle had been equipped with electronically controlled active differentials, plus in 2002 a dynamic anti-roll club was newly packed. This system regulates the roll of car via electronically managed hydraulics capable of establishing customizations during operating. Motorists the 2002 duration are the 2000 World Champion M. Gronholm, 2001 World Champion R. Burns who transferred from Subaru, Tarmac specialist G. Panizzi and gravel professional H. Rovanpera. Despite bad results within period opening Monte-Carlo Rally, Peugeot 206 WRC products place 1st and 2nd in 2nd to 5th rally and monopolized the very first and 3d jobs in the third rally, proving their superiority and continuing their tradition os excellence inside 2002 season.