Tamiya 24262 - 1/24 Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 Winner Version  [24262]

Towards Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 Winner

The Peugeot 206 WRC made its impressive debut on Tour de Corse, the 6th competition with this 1999 World Rally Championships (WRC). After the Peugeot 206 clenched the dual name in 2000 thin Manufacturer's Title in 2001, Team Peugeot joined up with the 2002 period with a greater hopes. The Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 features a 4WD system with longitudinally set up transmission combined with a 2-liter turbo engine attached to the absolute most compact framework of all WRC automobiles, has electronically contrlled active differentials. In 2002, a dynamic anti-roll club ended up being newly packed to modify the roll associated with the vehicle via electronically controlled hydraulics able to developing alterations during operating. The Peugeot 206 additionally underwent improvements regarding coolant system, motor energy and fat. The corrections manufactured in the 2002 variation demonstrably repaid. By the 12th rally, the dual title was in fact within Team Peugeot's grasp. Set for triumph, Peugeot joined up with 4 devices in the tough gravel program that comprises 1st leg for the brand new Zealand Rally. 2001 champion R. Burns, who transferred over from Subaru the very last year took the lead and handled the very first leg related to battle. Burns, that has maybe not yet had a victory in 2002, was hungry for a 1st location finish. But teammate M. Gronholm would rise as much as beginning through 2nd time's competition, and had the opportunity to just take the success along with his constant driving regarding 3rd time. Teammate H. Rovanpera adopted in 2nd spot, for a fantastic one-two finish by the Peugeot group, which now boasts 3 consecutive Manufacturer's Titles. 2002 was yearly of real quality for Peugeot which took 8 victories not even close to 14 tasks, along side victories being one-two finishes by the Peugeot 206, an automobile that'll fall in rally history as an authentic Winner.

Specs & Features

• Definitely detailed fixed display model.
• Practical interior and framework undersurface.
• High quality, waterslide decals
• Realistically treaded tires with pre-painted tires.
• Steel plated light elements.
• Mesh item accustomed make a traditional grille.
• Clear red and amber lens covers.
• Illustrated arranged guide.