Tamiya 1/12 J.P.S Mk.III Lotus 78 (1/12 Big Scale Car: 12022)

Brand: Tamiya

Features:

• Length: 381mm, Width: 171mm, Height: 76mm

Item Part Number: 12022

Description:
The Lotus Type 78 is remembered as the first true wing car in Formula 1 history. Introduced during the 1977 Argentine Grand Prix, the car featured a slim wedge-shaped body and incorporated a revolutionary ground-effect design with inverted wing shapes within its side pontoons, producing downforce without increasing drag. This allowed for unparalleled cornering speeds. Driven by Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson, the Type 78 achieved several victories, including wins for Andretti at the US West, Spanish, French, and Italian Grands Prix, and a win for Nilsson at the Belgian Grand Prix. This innovative car solidified Lotus' return to prominence and was used in the early part of the 1978 season.

Package Size: 18.9 x 11.6 x 3.0 inches