Limited-time re-edition of Hasegawa's kit of the Nissan Fairlady, also known as the 240Z or 260Z depending on whether its engine was 2.4 or 2.6 litres of displacement. This model allows the reproduction of the Z432R version, intended for competition and which had reinforced plastic panels to achieve a lower weight. For the emblems, the kit includes a full sheet of adhesive chrome transfers, achieving an effect very similar to the real car.
Additional details for the
Nissan Fairlady Z432R car scale model kit:
- Manufactured by Hasegawa in 1/24 scale with reference 21218 (also listed as 4967834211186 and HC-18).
- Recreation of the vehicle in 1970.
- Includes plastic parts, rubber parts, water slide decals, assembly instructions and painting instructions.
- Limited edition.
- Package measures 200 mm x 347 mm x 67 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 340 g.
- Box barcode 4967834211186 (GTIN/EAN)
- Featured in newsletters 657 and 660.
Although the hugely popular Datsun 240Z was developed primarily with the US market in mind, where it was a huge success, Nissan produced a radically different version of its Fairlady Z exclusively for the Japanese market. Following its merger with Prince, Nissan had developed that manufacturer's formidable S20 straight-six engine into a racing powerplant, culminating in the release of the indomitable DOHC Skyline GT-R. This same race-derived engine would be installed in the Fairlady Z along with other race-bred components, creating the Z432 version.
The Z432's S20 engine, with four valves per cylinder, three Mikuni-Solex 40PHH twin-barrel carburettors and dual overhead camshafts (hence the 432 designation), was mated to a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission. With a maximum power of 160 hp and a maximum torque of 18 kg/m, it was capable of propelling the Fairlady to a top speed of 210 km/h.
Later, the Z432R version, intended for competition, would appear. The main difference was in the bodywork, made with FRP reinforced plastic panels and, therefore, much lighter.
Only 420 units of the Z432 were produced between 1969 and 1973, all for the Japanese market and with right-hand drive, while only 30 units of the Z432R were manufactured. The Z432 version cost almost twice as much as the conventional model, given that in addition to its powerful mechanics, it also had other specific elements such as magnesium wheels, a special exhaust system with tubular collectors and double Fujitsubo pipes, and an R192 limited-slip differential. As a curious fact, some examples of the Z432 were used by the Japanese police.
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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Hasegawa has been one of the benchmarks for civilian vehicles for years, with fantastic models of cars and motorcycles. Although their most classic products continue to delight the most demanding modellers, with reissues that allow us to continue enjoying them, the new molds from this manufacturer have been quite a surprise (a pleasant one) due to their considerable jump in quality both in details as in fittings. If you try, surely you will repeat!
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