Tamiya 20044 - 1/20 Lotus 25 Coventry Climax Display Kit  [20044]

Recreate the Groundbreaking Lotus 25 Monocoque

The Lotus 25 Coventry Climax marks a major shift in Formula 1 design, introducing the monocoque chassis in 1962. Team Lotus, led by Colin Chapman, replaced the old space frame with a light but rigid shell made from thin aluminium sheets, improving stiffness while cutting weight and influencing future race car construction.

Driven by a compact 1.5-liter V8 from Coventry Climax, the Lotus 25 used advanced suspension for its time, with a rocking arm and inboard spring arrangement at the front and a rear setup using lower A arms and upper I arms. With Jim Clark at the wheel the car notched three wins in its first season and dominated the 1963 campaign with seven victories, earning both driver and constructor honours.

This 1/20 scale kit from Tamiya offers a faithful assembly project for modellers who want an accurate static replica of this influential racer, ideal for display or a focused build session.