Description
[The German-born Gr.5 Celica that defeated the ever-victorious Porsche]
The Toyota Celica LB Turbo was a Group 5 machine developed for the 1977 German Racing Car Championship (DRM).
Based on the commercially available Celica Liftback 2000GT, it was fitted with aerodynamic parts such as large, flared overfenders and a rear wing, and the body panels other than the bonnet, roof, doors, and rear panel were changed to lightweight FRP.
The vehicle weight was kept down to 860 kg.
The engine is a Toyota-made inline 4-cylinder (18R-G) with a displacement of 1968 cc, tuned by Schnitzer, a company known for tuning BMWs and other cars.
The displacement was increased to 2090cc, it was made 4-valve, and further equipped with a mechanical fuel injection system and a KKK turbocharger, producing a powerful 560 horsepower.
Debuting at the 1977 DRM Round 8 Hockenheim GP, it achieved a remarkable first victory in the ADAC Trophy race held in Zolder, Belgium in October of that year, defeating the ever-victorious Porsche 935.
As a silhouette machine born in Japan and raised in Germany, it attracted considerable attention.
[Model Specifications]
★ 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit.
★ Length 192 mm, Width 87 mm, Height 52 mm.
★ Models the car's powerful and boldly modified appearance, equipped with aerodynamic parts such as wide fenders and a large rear wing.
★ The cockpit with a roll cage, the underside of the chassis, and the suspension are all rendered with high three-dimensional detail.
★ Front and rear mesh wheels are plated parts.
★ Front and rear slick tires of different widths are made of textured solid rubber.
★ High-quality waterslide decals are made by Cartograf. Two types of racing numbers are included.
★ Driver figure included.
