Lotus Cosworth 49 1968 Jim Clark
Product Code: C3206
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History
A sunny Kyalami hosted the 1968 South African Formula 1 Grand Prix, the opening race of the season on 1st January.
Jim Clark won the race from pole position, confirming the strength of Colin Chapman’s Lotus 49 with its Ford Cosworth DFV engine. Clark led for the final 79 laps of the race with Grahah Hill making it a 1-2 for Lotus. Clark’s victory was his 25th, improving upon Juan Manuel Fangio’s record Grands Prix wins. This was to be Jim Clark’s last GP victory, and indeed race, before his death in an accident at Hockenheim in April.
- Age Suitability: 7+
Special Features
Safety Notice:
This product is not suitable for children under 3 years because of small parts which can present a choking hazard.
Configuration
Motor - Mabuchi SP; 18k rpm; Gear ratio 9:27
Chassis - Rear Mounted In-Line 2 wheel drive
Magnet - Round 2.5 mm; down-force 235g
Overall length - 130 mm
Wheelbase - 75 mm
Axle/Hub width - 56 mm Front; 60 mm Rear
Tyre diameter/width - 19(ext), 12(int) x 8 mm Front; 20(ext), 12(int) x 11 mm Rear
Weights - Car 51 gm; Case 156gm
Scale - 1/32
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