No. 130 Morris Mini Cooper Racing Version [英國: 莫里斯 - 迷你賽車版本]

[The Glory of the Racing Mini Returns]

Introduced in 1959, the Morris Mini Minor, with its groundbreaking front-wheel-drive layout, achieved a spacious interior despite its small body.

It quickly became a best-selling car in Britain. Among its various models, the "Mini Cooper" stood out as a particularly high-performance sports model.

Developed with the cooperation of then-F1 constructor John Cooper, this model featured an inline four-cylinder engine with its displacement increased from 848 cc to 1275 cc, equipped with twin carburetors, producing 75 horsepower and a top speed of 155 km/h.

To match the increased horsepower, the front brakes were changed from drum to disc, and the suspension was also revised, among other improvements.

The Cooper, with its nimble handling, achieved great success on the racetracks of the 1960s, winning numerous races, including the British Saloon Car Championship and the European Touring Car Championship, demonstrating its high performance.

[Model Specifications]

★ This is a plastic model assembly kit that captures the appearance of the Mini Cooper that was active in the racing scene of the 1960s and 70s.

★ 1/24 Scale, Overall Length 129 mm, Overall Width 66 mm, overall Height 56 mm.

★ A realistic model of a racing Mini with a compact body fitted with overfenders, bonnet catch, and racing-type fuel cap.

★ The engine bay is precisely reproduced, including the engine itself, as well as auxiliary equipment such as the carburetor and radiator.

★ The interior is realistically reproduced with bucket seats, roll bars, additional gauges, and other racing equipment.

★ The wheels are the original Cooper type with 8 spokes. The tires are made of realistic solid rubber.

★ The racing number and stripes on the side of the body are provided as waterslide decals.

[First Release Month]

September 1993