Without a doubt, most fans associate the McLaren Ford M23 with the Marlboro colors and with James Hunt, as it was the single-seater with which he achieved his only World Drivers' Championship in 1976. This new reference from Model Factory Hiro is, as is usual with this manufacturer, extremely detailed, with parts made of multiple materials, such as white metal, high-quality resin, photo-etched parts,
turned aluminum parts such as the outer ring of the rims, the central wheel nuts or the engine intake trumpets,
rubber tires with
pre-painted logos, decals
printed by Cartograf and with
a chrome finish for the gold lines, and other elements such as cables or tubes to reproduce the original vehicle with great precision. This reference reproduces the version in the two Grand Prix prior to the last round, held in Canada and at Watkins Glen, where
James Hunt achieved two victories that put him in a position to fight for the title in the last round in Japan. This reference of the scale model kit comes with
dry slick tires, which were used in both Grand Prix.
Additional details for the
McLaren Ford M23 car scale model kit:
- Manufactured by Model Factory Hiro in 1/12 scale with reference MFH-K858 (also listed as 4580011508581, K858 and K-858).
- Belongs to the McLaren Racing Limited Team.
- Recreation of the vehicle racing at the Canadian Formula 1 Grand Prix and the USA East Watkins Glen Grand Prix in 1976.
- Includes photo-etched parts, resin parts, rubber parts, seatbelt fabric, turned metal parts, vacuum formed parts, water slide decals, white metal parts, other materials, assembly instructions and painting instructions.
- Package measures 265 mm x 360 mm x 95 mm (width x depth x height), weighting 2011 g.
- Box barcode 4580011508581 (GTIN/EAN)
- Featured in newsletter 683.
The McLaren M23 was the single-seater developed by the McLaren team for the 1973 season, replacing the M19 starting with the third round held in South Africa at the Kyalami circuit. Its debut can be considered a great success, with Denny Hulme achieving pole position and Peter Revson achieving second place in the race.
Designed by Gordon Coppuck, the M23 was heavily inspired by Coppuck's own Indianapolis 500-winning M16 design and followed contemporary trends in aerodynamics, with a wedge-shaped body and integrated side radiators. The latter were also incorporated to comply with the new deformable monocoque regulations applied to 1973-specification cars. The distinctive central positioning of both the oil and fuel tanks resulted in a significantly front-biased driving position for the M23.
To power the M23, McLaren continued to rely on the proven effectiveness of the 2.993 cc Cosworth-Ford DFV V8 engine, with double overhead camshafts in each bank of cylinders, and capable of generating around 465 hp at 10.500 rpm. A five-speed Hewland FG400 gearbox with a ZF differential was used for the transmission.
Over the years, the M23 received numerous improvements, and remained competitive until the 1978 season. Already in its debut year, 1973, drivers Dennis Hulme and Peter Revson achieved several victories (Sweden, England and Canada), and the following year, 1974, Emerson Fittipaldi was crowned Formula 1 World Champion, achieving victory in Brazil, Belgium and Canada. His other podium finishes, along with Dennis Hulme's victory in Argentina, gave McLaren enough points to also claim its first Constructors' title.
In the 1975 season, McLaren was unable to defeat the duo of Niki Lauda and his Ferrari 312T, but the following season, remembered by all Formula 1 fans, saw a fierce battle for the championship, in which the team's new addition, driver James Hunt, was the star. Throughout the year, there was an intense exchange of blows between the two most in-form drivers in the Championship, Niki Lauda and James Hunt, both arriving with options at the final race in Fuji (Japan), where James Hunt, in heavy rain and fighting back after a puncture, managed to reach third place, which, together with Niki Lauda's retirement, proclaimed him World Drivers' Champion.
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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Anonymous A.
If you like scale models with a multitude of parts, that include all possible details, and that can even pose a challenge, without a doubt, the Japanese brand
Model Factory Hiro (MFH) is your option. Scale models that combine the most diverse materials, available in various scales (from 1/43 to 1/12) and recreating both racing cars and motorcycles, which are a delight even from the moment of opening the box. A brand that you have to try at least once in your life!
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