Tamiya 24231 - 1/24 Subaru Impreza WRX STi
There is no better way to test the toughness of an automobile than by entering it in the World Rally Championships (WRC). Rally cars are engineered to race over paved, dirt and snow/ice covered roads at breakneck speeds and in all kinds of weather. Success in these races virtually guarantees sparking consumer interest in purchasing the production car. Subaru understood this when they first entered the WRC back in 1990. Their first contender, the Legacy was succeeded by the more compact Impreza, which was imbued with two years of tested technology. This sports sedan generated intense popularity among consumers looking for a street car with the guts of a WRC contender. In August 2000, a second generation of the Impreza was born. One of the specially tuned versions of this car was the Impreza WRX STi (Subaru Tecnica International). Its 2-litre 4-cylinder turbo engine adopts a reinforced cylinder block, molybdenum coated steel pistons, high capacity turbo and intercooler. The power of the STi version was boosted to 280hp with a 38kgm maximum torque. This power is efficiently transmitted to the four wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission, also developed by STi. The suspension adopts rally-proven 4-wheel struts, ensuring a smooth ride over all kinds of road conditions. Blister style over-fenders on the powerful four-door body and an enlarged air intake on the hood give the Impreza WRX STi, as its name suggests, a truly impressive appearance.
About the model
- Scale 1/24, total length 184 mm, total width 73 mm.
- Realistic model of powerful form with blister type fender.
- Wheels and brake caliper parts are painted in gold.
- Winker is clear orange, The rear lens is a clear red part.
- The interior and the underside of the chassis are also finished with a three-dimensional effect.
- The headlight part and muffler end are plated parts. In addition, the metal inlet mark is used for the emblem and shift gate trim to enhance the texture.
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The emblem pursues texture with a metal inlet. The power of a large-diameter muffler and glamorous blister fender is fully reproduced.
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Most of the parts on the back of the chassis are integrated. It is a three-dimensional finish while saving the trouble of assembling.
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The interior is also realistically reproduced while reducing the number of parts. The shift gate trim uses a high-quality metal inlet.
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The reflector of the plated headlight is a structure that is sandwiched between the front grille parts and the body. The front side turn signal is colored with clear orange. By sticking a silver sticker from the back side, you can reproduce the beautiful shine.
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Gold-painted wheels / brake calipers and colored lenses. Both promise a beautiful finish without the hassle of painting. For the rear combination lamp, which is difficult to paint separately, attach the attached silver sticker from the back. By attaching it, both high texture and ease of assembly have been achieved.