Tamiya Sports Car Series Toyota Celica LB Turbo 1/24 Gr.5

A plastic model that requires assembly and painting. Separate tools, paint, etc. are required. The Celica L B Turbo made its debut on July 30, 1977 in the Group 5 race for the German national championship, which was held as a support event for the F-1 German Grand Prix. It was built based on Toyota's specialty car Celica LB, and the engine was handled by Schnitzer, a company famous for tuning BMWs. The DOHC 16-valve inline 4-cylinder 2090cc engine is equipped with a turbocharger and generates 560 horsepower, and the chassis and body have also been extensively modified to the extent permitted by regulations. The Celica LB Turbo, driven by H. Ertl, took its first victory in the race held in Zolder, Belgium on October 16th, defeating the ever-winning Porsche 985 Turbo.