Tamiya 10008 - 1/18 McLaren M8 1968 - Limited Edition 麥拿倫侖 田宮比例模型賽車/跑車 雙星孖星  [10008]

1966 saw the inauguration of Canadian-American Challenge Cup (CAN-AM), which raced two-seater, open-top machines with limitless motor displacements. Although held domestically, this original show saw numerous F1 motorists in attendance and quickly gained appeal as a result of powerful shows of the high-powered devices. It became the most exciting competition categories after F1 GP and the planet Sports Car Championship. Launched by F1 driver Bruce McLaren in 1963, Bruce McLaren Motor Racing raced CAN-AM and F1 GP from 1966. The 1966 CAN-AM period saw B. McLaren drive the McLaren M1B on 3rd place general ranking. These year, he drove the M6A and won the championship, which led to the team&39;s effective period. In 1968, the group entered the M8A that was lighter, had improved aerodynamics, and adapted the exact same monocoque structure of other F1 machines with an engine firmly attached to a corner bulkhead. The wedge-shaped body produced an increased down force impact and showcased air intakes with NASA ducts. It absolutely was running on a 620hp Chevrolet V8 7-liter motor with eight 40cm long atmosphere funnels. Inside six competition series, D. Hulme and B. McLaren drove the M8A and took 3 and 1 wins correspondingly to dominate the summer season. Maybe not resting on their laurels, the M8A constantly developed utilizing the M8B, M8D, and M8F respectively. Regardless of the tragic try accident that involved B. McLaren in 1970, the group swept the CAM-AM, taking 5 consecutive championships from 1967 to 1971.

Specs & Features

• Length: 220mm
• 1/18 scale synthetic installation kit model.
• Front and back cowls are removable to allow you to view the engine bay together with automobiles inside.
• Cartograf markings for number four and 5 automobiles included.
• Note: Original motorized components aren't included in this re-release kit.