C3657A Scalextric Lotus Type 72 – Brands Hatch

The Scalextric Lotus Type 72 is a highly detailed 1/32nd scale, Ready to Run (RTR) Slot car with easy change pickups and magnatraction. The car is presented in a special Collectors box with dust cover. This car is Not Digital Plug Ready (DPR), but could be converted for use with the Scalextric Digital System using the C7005 digital decoder chip.

History

The 6th Race of Champions, run to Formula One rules, was held in March 1971 at Brands Hatch circuit in Kent, UK. The race was run over 50 laps of the circuit. Three Team Lotus Ltd cars were entered against other manufacturers such as Williams, BRM, Tyrrell, Brabham, McLaren, March and Ferrari piloted by Stewart, Surtees, Hill, Gethin, Hulme, Fittipaldi, Peterson and others. Unfortunately, the relatively unknown Tony Trimmer was to enjoy only 5 laps before his Team Lotus car expired with a broken fuel pump.

Key Features

Driver: Tony Trimmer
Car: Lotus Type 72 #8
Race: Race of Champions 1971 – Brands Hatch
Team: Team Lotus

Limited Edition – GP Legends 3000 pieces world wide
High Detail Body
Easy Change Pick-ups
Magnatraction
Age Suitability 8+

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts which can present a choking hazard.

Model: C3657A
Issued: October 2015
Shipping Weight: 0.40kgs
Manufactured by: Scalextric

Specs

Motor: Mabuchi FF, 18 000 rpm Slim line Motor
Motor Configuration: Rear Mounted In-Line Motor, with Rear wheel drive
Pinion: 9T Plastic
Spur Gear: 27T Plastic
Gear ratio: 9:27
Guide: Easy Change Pick-ups (2 Spare)
Magnatraction: 1.5mm Round magnet
Plastic wheels front and rear
Bushes: Nylon
Overall length: 146mm
Wheelbase: 81mm
Weight: 59gm
Axle/Hub width: 55mm Front, and 65.2mm Rear
Front Tyre diameter/width: 17mm
Rear Tyre diameter/width: 22mm
Lights: No
Digital Plug Ready(DPR): No
BodyDetail: High Detail
Class: Classic F1
Scale: 1/32