Description
This is a 2023 re-release of the Lotus 72, an attention-grabbing car that swept Jochen Rindt to a world championship in 1970. In addition to the wedge-shaped silhouette of the car, the cockpit-side radiators and torsion bar spring suspension were just some of the notable features in its avant-garde design. Team Lotus’s 1972 iteration of the car, the 72D, was updated across the board, including a high-profile change of sponsor and a striking black color scheme. Burgeoning Brazilian driving sensation Emerson Fittipaldi was right at home in the 72D, and his 5 victories from 12 races were enough to take him to a maiden drivers’ championship and Lotus to yet another team championship crown. This kit features front and rear suspension with torsion bars that are movable to recreate the actual mechanism of the car. The steering wheel moves front wheels. The front fairing and cockpit fairing are detachable. Detailed DFV engine features depictions of pipes and cables for the ignition system. Photo-etched parts are included for the ultimate finish. Features realistic synthetic rubber tires. Includes a driver figure. Length: 400mm, width: 173mm, height: 87mm.
