Tamiya 24262 - 1/24 Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 Winner Version  [24262]

Towards Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 Winner

The Peugeot 206 WRC made its impressive debut on Tour de Corse, the 6th competition with this specific 1999 World Rally Championships (WRC). Following the Peugeot 206 clenched the double name in 2000 thin Manufacturer's Title in 2001, Team Peugeot joined up with up with the 2002 period with a greater hopes. The Peugeot 206 WRC 2002 features a 4WD system with longitudinally arranged transmission coupled with a 2-liter turbo motor connected to the absolute many compact framework of most WRC cars, has electronically contrlled active differentials. In 2002, a dynamic anti-roll club finished up being newly loaded to change the roll linked to the car via electronically controlled hydraulics capable developing alterations during operating. The Peugeot 206 additionally underwent improvements regarding cooling system, engine power and fat. The corrections stated in the 2002 variation demonstrably repaid. By the 12th rally, the double title was in fact within Team Peugeot's grasp. Set for triumph, Peugeot joined up with up with 4 products into the tough gravel system that comprises 1st leg for the brand-new Zealand Rally. 2001 champion R. Burns, who transferred over from Subaru the a year ago took the lead and handled the 1st leg related to battle. Burns, that perhaps not yet had a victory in 2002, was hungry for a 1st location finish. But teammate M. Gronholm would increase up to starting through second time's competition, and had the chance to simply take the success together with his constant driving regarding third time. Teammate H. Rovanpera adopted in 2nd spot, for an excellent one-two finish by the Peugeot team, which now boasts 3 consecutive Manufacturer's Titles. 2002 ended up being annually of real quality for Peugeot which took 8 victories not even close to 14 tasks, along with victories being one-two finishes by the Peugeot 206, an automobile that'll fall in rally history as an authentic Winner.

Specs & Features

• Positively detailed fixed display model.
• Practical interior and framework undersurface.
• High quality, waterslide decals
• Realistically treaded tires with pre-painted tires.
• Steel plated light elements.
• Mesh item accustomed make a normal grille.
• Clear red and amber lens covers.
• Illustrated arranged guide.