History

The famous colours of Gulf Oil appeared on the Aston Martin Racing team cars in the 2008 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new livery was unveiled at the Autosport International Show in London in January 2008.

The 2008 race marked the 40th anniversary of the legendary Gulf GT40 win at Le Mans.

The two Gulf Aston Martin DBR9s performed superbly in the 2008 race. Car 009, driven by David Brabham, Antonio Garcia and Darren Turner, won the GT1 class. The 007 car, with Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Andrea Piccini and Karl Wendlinger behind the wheel, finished fourth in the class.

The Scalextric Model

The DBR9 has a superb paintwork. Its highly detail interior and metal etched parts make this model stunning to look at as well as race. Sturdy rubber wing mirrors reduce crash damage.

This Digital Plug Ready (DPR) car can be converted for use with the Scalextric Digital range in under sixty seconds using the C8515 Digital Plug. This high detail car features front and rear lights, adjustable Magnatraction™ positions and easy change pick-ups.

• Digitalise your car in less than 60 seconds using the Scalextric Easyfit Digital Plug
• Replace pick-ups in seconds
• Headlights shine as cars race round the circuit - no batteries required!
• Helps to hold the car on the track
• Bright rear lights - no batteries required!
• Super bright headlights - no batteries required!

Download the Aston Martin DBR9 Service Sheet 438 (208.31kb)

For Ages

7+

Configuration

Motor

Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 11:36

Chassis

Rear Mounted Side-winder Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive

Magnet

Rectangular 2.5 mm; Downforce 290 gm

Overall length

150 mm

Wheelbase

86 mm

Axle/Hub width

62 mm Front; 62 mm Rear

Tyre diameter/width

22(ext), 9(int) x 10 mm Front; 22(ext), 9(int) x 11 mm Rear

Weights

Car 96 gm; Case 156 gm

Scale

1/32

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