Released in October 2018
HASEGAWA 1/24 Toyota Celica 1600GT race specification. HHC16 Celica 1600GT Released in October 2018
[Product introduction]
1/24 Toyota Celica 1600GT race specification. The history of Japanese motorsports began with the first Japanese Grand Prix (GP) held in 1963. Domestic manufacturers at the time were actively involved in the harsh motorsports, and in 1965 Toyota formed the TMSC (Toyota Motorsports Club). The following year, Toyota participated in the 3rd Japan GP for the first time with the 2000GT, Toyota's first model equipped with a DOHC engine. The Celica 1600GT, which debuted in October 1970, was being developed for racing from the development stage. We have added a front spoiler, rear spoiler, headlamp cover, and over fender whose shapes were determined through computer and wind tunnel experiments. The 2T-G engine was powered up by using a dry sump, and the suspension arm was completely rebuilt, with the aim of making it a strong touring car that could compete with its rivals. The Celica 1600GT first competed in a race in November 1971 at the Japan All-Star Race held at Fuji. It was a spectacular debut, taking 1st to 3rd place in the TS-b class, where 3 cars competed. In 1972, the Celica's steady progress continued, winning the touring car class at the All Japan Suzuka Motor Race in March. In April of the same year, at the Race de Nippon held at Fuji, it demonstrated its potential to take the top spot by beating out the Skyline GT-R and Fairlady 240Z to take the overall victory. At the Japanese GP held at Fuji on May 3rd, the Celica dominated first, second and fourth place, with the Corolla Levin also taking third place, demonstrating Toyota's overwhelming strength.
[Product specifications]
1/24 scale unpainted assembly kit□