Tamiya 1/24 Celica LB Turbo Gr.5

The Celica LB Turbo was a Group 5 racing car developed for the Deutsche Rennsport-Meisterschaft (DRM) in 1977. It was based on Celica Liftback 2000GT road car and attached aerodynamic parts such as bulging over fenders and a rear wing. The entire body was redone in lightweight FRP with the exception of the hood, roof, door and rear panel components; the car weighed a mere 860kg. The Toyota inline-four engine with a capacity of 1,968cc (18R-G) was modified by German outfit Schnitzer. They added their own 16 valve cylinder head to the engine: the powerplant had a 2,090cc capacity and was paired with a mechanical fuel injection system and KKK turbocharger, resulting in an impressive output of 560hp. It debuted in the eighth DRM race at Hockenheim in 1977. In October, it even beat the mighty Porsche 935 in the ADAC trophy race at Zolder, Belgium. This distinctive Japanese-German silhouette racing car was one to keep an eye on.

The impressive aerodynamic body was entirely redone in FRP with the exception of the hood, roof, door and rear panel components.

The powerful front form has a spoiler integrated with widened fenders.

The photo gives a good look at the extended rear fenders. The rear wing enhanced traction of the driven rear wheels.

Chassis underside is also realistically recreated with flat underpanels and side exhaust pipe.

Deep rim mesh wheels are metal-plated. Slick tires use solid synthetic rubber for realistic feel.

The cockpit has depictions of roll cage and fire extinguisher to go along with the driver figure.

Cartograf decals are used for superlative color. Two racing numbers are included: no. 56 car from the DRM race and no. 68 car which beat the Porsche 935 in the ADAC trophy race.

Features

• This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit.
• Length: 192mm, width: 87mm, height: 52mm.
• The largely modified, powerful form with aerodynamic parts such as wide fenders and a large rear wing is accurately rendered.
• Cockpit with roll cage, chassis underside and suspension etc. are captured realistically.
• Front and rear mesh wheels are metal-plated parts.
• Front and rear slick tires with different width use solid synthetic rubber.
• Comes with high-quality Cartograf decals. Two racing numbers can be chosen.
• A driver figure is included.