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The Mercedes W196R was one of the first single-seaters to dominate Formula 1, with two world championships to its name, both with Juan Manuel Fangio at the wheel. In the 1955 season, Mercedes fielded a second car for Stirling Moss, with which he won the Grand Prix of his country held at the Aintree circuit. It is now possible to assemble this historic vehicle in great detail, with a kit containing no less than
451 parts, of which 114 are metal, all of them
pre-painted and ready to be assembled. Once assembled, the front bonnet can be lifted, revealing its impressive
8-cylinder in-line direct injection engine, a true engineering marvel for its time. In addition, the model allows you to reproduce the
sound of the engine. These are limited units, so don't miss out!
Additional details for the
Mercedes W196R car scale model kit:
- Manufactured by Ixo Collections in 1/8 scale with reference IXC.MRM.FK.
- Recreation of the vehicle racing at the Formula 1 World Championship in 1955.
- Includes metal parts, plastic parts, rubber parts, other materials and assembly instructions.
- Limited edition.
- Package measures 430 mm x 620 mm x 360 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 10920 g.
- Featured in newsletters 633, 657 and 660.
The Mercedes-Benz W196 R was designed by Rudolf Uhlenhaut and Fritz Nallinger. Its aerodynamic shape allowed it to reach high speeds. Fourteen units of the W196 R were built, including the prototype. Starting with the European Grand Prix at the Nürburgring, the car was replaced by a version with independent wheels, also known as a monoposto. Technically, the car was manufactured to the highest standards of its time and featured, for example, a tubular space frame, a torsion bar suspension, an articulated swing axle and turbo-cooled double drum brakes. The 290 hp cars were driven by Juan Manuel Fangio and Stirling Moss. In the twelve Grand Prix races they took part, these two drivers achieved no less than nine victories between them.
SpotModel recommends this product exclusively for experienced professional modellers and collectors. Take appropriate precautions as this product is not a toy, it can be toxic and/or dangerous. Keep away from children. Use is not allowed for children under 14 years.
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Ixo Collections is a manufacturer specializing in 1/8 scale model kits, allowing you to assemble authentic legends from automotive history. Iconic vehicles that you can recreate piece by piece, offering a unique experience. Each model is designed with exceptional attention to detail, and thanks to their comprehensive instruction manuals and assembly using clips and screws, without glue, they are ideal for both beginners and expert modelers. All parts come pre-painted, including their metal bodywork for a perfect finish. Once assembled, the doors and hoods can be opened to enjoy all their details. They also include realistic functions, such as sounds and lights. Each Ixo Collections model is a true work of art, designed to satisfy the most enthusiastic modelers thanks to its high-quality materials.
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