Construction Toys
Description
Brand: Scalextric
Color: Multicolor
Features:
- The Brabham BT 46B ‘Fan Car’ and Lotus 79
- Drivers Mario Andretti + Niki Lauda
- Compatible with ARC PRO/Digital: Digital chip required, Compatible with Spark Plug: Yes, High detail and Magnatraction
- 1:32 Scale Licenced vehicles with New Tooling Limited edition with numbered certificate
Binding: Toy
model number: C4392A
Part Number: C4392A
Details: Description
Product Description
The 1978 Swedish Grand Prix saw the debut, and only race, of one of the most outlandish ideas in Formula One history. The Brabham BT 46B ‘Fan Car’ took a standard Alfa Romeo flat 12 powered BT 46 and added a large fan at the rear of the car, this drew air through the engine water radiator before using an even more effective version of ground effect, pioneered by the Lotus 79, to create a partial vacuum under the car. This created an enormous amount of downforce, that saw Niki Lauda able to cruise away at the start of the race.
The form car for the rest of the season, the Lotus 79, was also a ground-breaking car, its skirts along the side of the bodywork helped generate high levels of downforce, sucking the car to the track and immediately moving the goal posts of performance for the other teams. The Fan car generated tremendous controversy upon its unveiling, with Brabham insisting that it was for cooling the engine, not downforce purposes. While the Brabham’s did not qualify on pole (they deliberately sand bagged to avoid controversy) Lauda lined up second behind Andretti. At the start the two fought for the lead, before a problem removed the Lotus and Lauda cruised to a 34.6 second victory.
Safety Warning
Warning! Not suitable for children under 36 months because of small parts which can present a choking hazard.Some components have functional sharp edges. Handle with care. This product is intended for indoor use only. Please refer to Safety Notes in the main set instruction leaflet. Colours and contents may vary from those illustrated. Retain these details and the address for future reference.
EAN: 5063129003524
Package Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.1 x 3.7 inches