T24290 Tamiya 1/24 Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren

This is the 1/24 Scale Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren from the Tamiya Sports Car Series. Suitable for Ages 10 & Up.

History

Although widely known as a luxury car maker, Mercedes-Benz has also produced an array of history-making motor sports cars. One of the most memorable is the 300 SLR, which won the Italian Mille Miglia endurance race, and followed this with additional wins to decisively dominate the 1955 racing season. The SLR legend made a comeback in 2003, when the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show. With its slick styling, lightweight carbon-fiber monocoque body, and powerful supercharged 5.5 liter V8 engine, the new SLR is equally at home at the track or on the streets, and is the quintessential next generation premium sports car.

Formula One-derived auto constructor McLaren Cars cooperated with DaimlerChrysler to produce the Mercedes-Benz SLR, which debuted at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show. The long nose/short deck body is built of carbon composite material, and a powered by an AMG tuned 5.5L V8 screw-type supercharger engine, located in front position for optimum weight balance. Monstrous power output of 466.8 kw at BSOOrpm (626 hp) and 79.6kgm torque at 3250 - 5000 rpm is handled by a 5-speed automatic transmission. The car Is capable of amazingly fast acceleration and super-quick braking thanks to its massive carbon ceramic brake discs and pop-up rear spoiler. The name SLR (Sports Light Racing) was originally used on the 1955 sports radng car 300 SLR, and made a comeback with this Benz-McLaren machine.

Key Features and Specs

High Quality1/24 scale plastic assembly model kit
Size: 198mm Long x 85mm wide
Opening Gullwing doors and bonnet
Highly Detailed Static Display Model
Detailed Realistic Cockpit
Realistic Synthetic rubber tires
Highly detailed engine
Waterslide decals and metal transfers for Mercedes Benz Emblems and mirrors
Die-cast under panel for added weight and realism
Window Masking
Illustrated Assembly Guide
Age Suitability: 10+

Safety Notice: Warning! This product is not suitable for children under 36 months, it contains small parts with sharp edges which can present a choking hazard.

Model: T24290
Shipping Weight: 0.6kgs
Manufactured by: Tamiya