Tamiya 1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972

A History Maker

The Lotus 72 was certainly an attention-grabbing car, and not just because of the stunning performance which swept Jochen Rindt to a world championship in 1970. An unmistakable wedge-shaped silhouette, cockpit-side radiators and torsion bar spring suspension were just some of the notable features on its avant-garde design. Team Lotus were never ones to rest upon their laurels, and the 1972 iteration of the car, the 72D was updated across the board - including a high-profile change of sponsor and a striking black color scheme. Burgeoning Brazilian driving sensation Emerson Fittipaldi was right at home in the 72D, and his 5 victories from 12 races were enough to take him to a maiden drivers' championship and Lotus to yet another team championship crown.

• This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit recreating the Team Lotus 72D that took the team and star driver Emerson Fittipaldi to championships in 1972.
• Length: 400mm, Width: 173mm, Height: 87mm
• The distinctive wedge-shaped 72D form is captured with aplomb.
• Torsion bar suspension mimics that of the real car and provides smooth movement.
• Steering wheel moves front wheels via rack and pinion mechanism.
• Breathtaking Cosworth DFV engine recreation even features tubing to recreate pipes and wiring.
• Front cowl and cockpit cowl fairings can be removed after assembly.
• Features semi-pneumatic synthetic rubber tires.
• Photo-etched parts and seatbelt parts add further to the precision finish.
• Driver figure included.
• Image shows assembled and painted kit.