Classic Rallycross Champions Limited Edition
Product Code: C3267A
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History
Towards the end of the Group B era of Rallycross, the duels between Will Gollop (Metro 6R4) and Martin Schanche (Ford RS200) passed into motorsport legend. Two of the closest fought seasons in the European Rallycross Championship produced a title apiece for the pair; Norwegian Schanche winning through in 1991 when Gollop’s challenge was ended by huge crash in the penultimate event. Schanche later described the ’91 title as the ‘hardest won’ of his six championships.
The following year Gollop turned the tables on “Mr Rallycross”, but again there was great drama; Schanche receiving a two-race ban after stopping the Finnish round of the championship by standing in the track. Schanche then put substitute drivers in his Ford RS200 in a bid to take points from Gollop and the battle raged on when Schanche returned in the Summer. When Gollop finally put his name to the crown, the Englishman had the added satisfaction of doing so in Schanche’s ‘back yard’ in Norway.
For many fans, the Group B era – 1987 to 1992 – remains the golden period in the history of the European Rallycross Championship and Gollop-Schanche the most compelling rivalry.
Scalextric pairs the Rallycross superstars from this golden moment in motorsport in this superb limited edition of only 3,000 sets.
The Scalextric Models
Both cars are Digital Plug Ready (DPR) - convert for use with the Scalextric Digital range in under sixty seconds using the C8515 Digital Plug.
Special Features
Safety Notice:
Warning!, This product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts which can present a choking hazard. Some components have functional sharp points and edges. Handle with care. This product is intended for indoor use only. The transformer is not a toy - it's a "transformer for toys." Before use, check transformer is the correct voltage for your mains electricity supply. Only use this product with the recommended transformer. The transformer should be examined regularly to the casing, plug pins and cables. In the event od such damage, the set/accessory should not be used until the transformer is replaced with a new Hornby recommended unit. This set/accessory must not be connected to more than the recommended number of power supplies. The output terminals of the transformer must not be connected directly, or indirectly , to the output of any other AC circuit derived from a transformer or mains power supply. Never attempt to open the transformer yourself. Before cleaning any part, disconnect the transformer from the mains supply. Do not use liquid for cleaning . Colours and contents may vary from those illustrated. Made in China. Retain these details , and the address, for future reference.
Configuration - Ford RS200
Motor - Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 11:36
Chassis - Rear Mounted Side-winder Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive
Magnet - Rectangular 2.5 mm; down-force 200g
Overall length - 125 mm
Wheelbase - 78 mm
Axle/Hub width - 54 mm Front; 54 mm Rear
Tyre diameter/width - 20(ext), 13(int) x 8 mm Front; 20(ext), 13(int) x 8 mm Rear
Weights - Car 78 gm
Scale - 1/32
Configuration - MG Metro 6R4
Motor - Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 11:36
Chassis - Rear Mounted Side-winder Motor; Rear 2 wheel drive
Magnet - Rectangular 1.5 mm; down-force 263g
Overall length - 114 mm
Wheelbase - 73 mm
Axle/Hub width - 52 mm Front; 53 mm Rear
Tyre diameter/width - 20(ext), 13(int) x 8 mm Front; 20(ext), 13(int) x 8 mm Rear
Weights - Car 78 gm
Scale - 1/32
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