Die Cast ** Exoto 1/18 1967 Chaparral 2F Can Am (Daytona) - ETO RLG18170 - Exoto
Like Ford with the GT40 Mk IV, Chaparral had to make a critical choice: to develop the new 2F around a 1650lb minimum weight limit and use a 427ci engine, or opt for the lighter 1540lb formula that only allowed the use of a 327ci motor. A computer simulation was run to pit the two hypothetical configurations against one another at Daytona Speedway. It was concluded that the heavier car with a 100bhp advantage would be the winner, and so the decision was made. The 2F was only in the early stages of its development by the time Daytona was to be run. The massive rear wing was fixed into downforce position, the struts were not yet faired in, and the trap door device mounted in the nose section was inoperative. Despite being far from finalized, it shocked the racing world with its advanced aerodynamics and futuristic looks. Each wonderful miniature replica features 7 to 9 opening parts depending on body configuration and a wealth of intricate detail. Furious detail and finish have been pushed to even higher Exoto limits! The removable body panels fit together with unparalleled precision. Butterfly doors open on piano hinges that are flush with the bodywork, and the drivers door is held open by a functioning hydraulic shock. Photo-etch metal and genuine wire mesh parts add subtle detail to an aerodynamically efficient body and a glorious paint finish. Beneath the skin you will find miles of real metal wire, genuine braided lines, functioning steering and suspension, accurately routed air ducts including flexible brake cooling hoses, machined aluminum brake discs that turn within fixed calipers, accurate chassis with all the Chaparral aerodynamic tricks, fabric seat belts with photo-etch hardware, and more.
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