1/12 Lotus Type 78 - w/Photo Etched Parts - Tamiya 12037  [12037]

Lotus was the pioneering racing team that invented the wedge-shaped body, with inverted aircraft- like wings to achieve a greater down force effect that considerably improved handling and performance. In 1977, when it first appeared on the racing circuit, Lotus won 5 races but missed out on the championship. But the following year in 1978, and in 1979 they won the titles with dominating performances. The inverted wing was used in the early stages in 1978 but they made the switch full-time in the 1979 season. The specifications are for the 1977 British GP, and the Olympus logo on the side of the car are the specifications for the spare car.

About the Model Re-release of the popular big scale Lotus Type 78 F1 race car with new photo-etched parts.

• Photo-etched parts include brake discs, radiator, 2 types of front and rear wing tips, and seat belts for adding extra finishing details.
• Cloth seat belts are also included.
• Comes in a newly designed package.