No. 060 Classic Team Lotus Type 79 ~ Year 1978 British GP/German GP Version [Mario Andretti & Ronnie Peterson]

[The "Black Beauty" That Brought Innovation]

The Lotus Type 79 made its debut at the sixth round of the 1978 season, the Belgian Grand Prix. It served as the refined evolution of the Type 78 - the groundbreaking "wing car" introduced by Lotus in 1977.

By incorporating features such as an inboard rear suspension and a revised layout for the fuel tanks and exhaust system, the car maximized the Venturi effect, delivering overwhelming speed.

Mario Andretti immediately secured a pole-to-finish victory, and together with teammate Ronnie Peterson, the pair dominated the season - Andretti claiming five wins and Peterson one.

The team clinched both the Drivers' and Constructors' championships well before the final race.

Known as the "Black Beauty" for its elegant body design and striking black livery, the Lotus Type 79 stands as an epoch-making machine in the history of Formula 1.

[Model Specifications]

● This is a 1/20 scale plastic model assembly kit.

● It measures 220 mm in length and 108 mm in width.

● The low, sleek form of the car is realistically reproduced.

● The front and rear cowlings are separate from the monocoque and can be removed, allowing for a view of the cockpit, engine, and suspension even after assembly.

● The distinctive wing-shaped underside of the side pontoons is accurately replicated.

● The Ford DFV engine is rendered with high precision, featuring metal air funnel covers.

● The tires are made of newly designed rubber.

● Decals are included for both car No. 5 and No. 6.

● The kit provides two types of roll bars and side-pontoon air outlets, allowing for the assembly of either Mario Andretti’s or Ronnie Peterson’s car as they appeared at the British or German Grand Prix.