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84111 1/10 R/C TYRRELL SIX
WHEELER 1976 JAPAN GP -
LIMITED EDITION
The Tyrrell
P34 caused a sensation within the F1 world when it was unveiled in 1975. Derek
Gardner sought to enhance braking and cornering performance by reducing the size
of the drag-inducing front tires while preserving contact patch area through the
use of 4 tires, thereby creating the only 6-wheeled machine in F1 history.
It took part in actual races beginning with the Spanish GP in 1976, and drivers
J. Scheckter and P. Depailler went on to drive their cars to a 1-2 finish at the
Swedish GP to prove the incredible potential of the P34. At the final race of
the season, the P34 appeared before Japanese fans at the inaugural Japanese GP
held at Fuji Speedway. F1 race cars often have race-specific modifications, and
the No.3 Tyrrell P34 driven by J. Scheckter at the Japanese GP was distinguished
by a triangular net guard fitted on the air funnel and large wingtip panels on
the rear wing. The race was a battle for the championship between Ferrari’s N.
Lauda and McLaren's J. Hunt and drew a great deal of attention both within Japan
and around the world.
The weather was fair on Friday and Saturday, but conditions were worsened by
rain on Sunday. Although the race finally began at 3PM after a long delay,
championship contender N. Lauda quickly retired. The lost excitement was brought
back by the performances of the Japanese drivers and P. Depailler's Tyrrell P34.
From his 13th place qualifying position, Depailler overtook the field to briefly
lead before a tire puncture dropped him back to finish the race in second place
behind M. Andretti’s Lotus.
Specs &
Features
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1/10 scale
R/C assembly kit of the history-making Tyrrell P34.
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The P34 is
mounted on its own special chassis based on the F103 chassis.
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Rubber
tires included.
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Type 540
motor included.
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The
polycarbonate body accurately represents the P34 which featured an exposed
engine bay. Polycarbonate rear wing with aluminium stays included.
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Sticker
sheet depicting the 1976 Japanese GP included.
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2-ch. R/C
system, battery pack and charger are separately available. ESC is not
included.
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