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Japan's representative sports car, the 6th generation of the Nissan Z was released in December 2008. Although the wheelbase was shortened by 100mm from the previous model, the classis’ long-nose, short-deck design was kept and the fenders were pushed out to create its muscular, athletic look. The car is powered by a 3.7 liter DOHC V6 engine, and the 6-speed manual transmission version has the world’s first SynchroRev Match system which can adjust the engine’s RPM during downshifts for a smooth heel-and-toe effect, making it more enjoyable to drive. Features 1/24 scale plastic assembly kit. Length: 176mm, Width: 77mm. The muscular form of the car has been realistically reproduced. The interior has a rich finish and can be assembled either in left-hand or right-hand drive versions. Included gloss and matt metal plated parts enhance realism. The unique boomerang shaped head and tail lights can be easily assembled with clear and clear-red parts. Metal transfers are included to depict the Z emblems and side mirror surfaces. Optional front and rear spoiler parts included.

Released in March 2012, the BRZ is a compact, front engine rear-wheel drive sports car powered by one of Subaru's trademark boxer engines, a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder unit. Its lightweight, rigid chassis was designed to give the driver an exciting driving experience and features a low center of gravity as well as a specially-tuned front strut, rear double wishbone suspension setup. Features Length: 177mm, Width: 84mm Dynamic body lines of the FR sports car are accurately reproduced. Optional rear wing is depicted with separate parts. Highly-detailed boxer 4-cylinder engine, suspension, and interior. Steerable front wheels. Matte silver-plated wheels as well as gloss silver-plated headlight and taillight fixtures and exhaust tips are included to enhance realism. Manufacturer emblems and mirror surfaces depicted with metal transfers.

This is a model replica of the Porsche 934 Turbo RSR, in Vaillant livery. Based on the Porsche 930 Turbo, the Turbo RSR Type 934 was developed to compete in international sports car racing in 1976, and 31 race cars were produced. In the same year, a 934 with the German company Vaillant as the main sponsor and a striking cobalt green livery competed in the DRM (German Racing Championship). It had an excellent racing season, taking the checkered flag first in the 2nd, 4th and 10th races and leaving French driver Bob Wollek atop the Division 1 drivers standings leader board come the end of the years racing.  Features Includes realistic reproductions of the roll cage and interior, suspension and chassis underside. High-quality decals made by Cartograf are included to recreate the markings of the car, including the Vaillant name, rabbit logos, and tire logos. Photo-etched parts are included to recreate front air intakes, rear grille, pedals and more. The model also comes with metal transfers to depict side and rear-view mirrors.

Customizing is the Name of the Game The hard-top version of the Skyline 2000GT-R was released in 1970 and packed a serious punch with a detuned version of the inline-6 engine seen on the Nissan R380 prototype racing car. The "hakosuka", as it is affectionately known in Japan, is still a Japanese racing legend today, thanks to an incredible 50 total wins achieved in partnership with the 1969 4-door sedan GT-R. Now, it makes an appearance as a production model of the car with parts depicting popular customizations from its day, as well as a realistic driver figure. Features 1/24 scale. Length: 183mm, width: 73mm. The model recreates the Skyline 2000GT-R hard-top fitted with a host of tune-up parts typical of the era. Recreated tune-up parts include RS Watanabe 8-spoke wheels and front spoiler. DOHC 6-cylinder S20 engine is depicted with strut tower brace and metal air funnels. Oil cooler is created using separate parts. Driver figure included with separate glove and helmet parts.

The First Step on the Road to Greatness Released in 1936, the Model AA was the maiden production car of the firm now known as Toyota Motor Corporation. Characterized by smooth curves and a front 3.4-liter inline-6 engine, technological advances such as synchromesh clutch 3-speed transmission and hydraulic brakes made the Model AA a dream to drive. 1,404 were manufactured until 1942. Features 1/24 scale static model assembly kit of the Toyoda Model AA. Length: 202mm, width: 73mm, height: 75mm. The luxuriously styled Model AA body is breathtakingly captured, with rounded front grille and flowing fenders. Features realistic detailing of front/rear seats and driver position. Frame, engine underside and suspension are authentically rendered. Metal-plated parts recreate bumpers, front grille and windshield wipers. Bonnet and body side line details are depicted by metallic finish decals. Driver figure included.

A Genre-Redefining Marque The Mazda Roadster (known as the MX-5 outside of Japan) has been a genre-redefining car since the release of the first generation in 1989. Fast forward to 2015 and the world was once again wowed by the latest release, the 4th Generation - a lightweight roadster embodying the Japanese company's design concept of "kodo": soul of motion. It features a svelte silhouette combined with punchy 1.5-liter engine (Japan spec) and extensive use of aluminum and ultra-high tensile strength plate; safety is a top priority with a full range of modern systems. Now, this masterpiece appears in beautifully detailed 1/24 scale. Features This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit of the fourth-generation (ND) Mazda Roadster. Length: 164mm, width: 80mm. The model breathtakingly captures the car's dynamic form, with its roof and side windows down. Features detailed renditions of the suspension and interior. Mazda's Powerplant Frame is depicted with separate parts. Metal transfers recreate various emblems and side mirror surfaces. Metal plated parts are used to depict head/taillight reflectors, interior air blowers, instrumentation, and shift base. Can be assembled as left- or right-hand drive. Includes decals to recreate details, with a choice of km and km/mph readouts for the speedo. This model includes the first ever female driver figure in the 1/24 Sports Car Series!

2015 was an auspicious year for NSX aficionados, as the legendary car's 25th anniversary was marked with the announcement of the new second generation production NSX at the Detroit Auto Show. It went on sale to great acclaim in August of this year (2016). An exceptionally lightweight body utilizes aluminum, high strength steel and carbon fiber components, while power is provided by a midship 3.5-liter V6 twin turbo engine in harmony with a 9-speed dual clutch transmission. The ground-breaking hybrid system orchestrates three electric motors for maximum control of all four wheels and outstanding cornering. With this much-anticipated super sports car starting to hit the streets This plastic assembly kit model recreates the NEXT GENERATION NSX supercar. The full-size car is a highly technical and utterly thrilling supercar. With weight-saving construction, a hybrid powertrain that has three electric motors and a mid-mounted twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 making a combined output of 573 HP, the NSX offers pulse-pounding performance paired with everyday usability. The power plant is mated to a nine-speed dual-clutch automatic, which moves an all-wheel drive train.

A Modern Great GT racing has captured the imagination of race fans across the world, with cutting edge cars from famed marques such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, Audi and more. That illustrious list also includes Mercedes and the German auto giant's Mercedes-AMG GT3, developed in line with the FIA's GT3 class specs. The AMG GT production car is used as a base, and given an aluminum space frame, carbon fiber body components, a mammoth rear wing, rear diffuser, front spoiler and other racy upgrades. Power is provided by a monster 6.3-liter naturally-aspirated V8 mounted in the front. Delivery of the car began in 2016; in addition to gracing the Super GT series in Japan, the AMG GT3 has taken part in major races across the world. One of the highlights of its 2016 season was taking the Blancpain GT Series driver and team titles in HTP motorsport colors, a feat perhaps surpassed by an overwhelming display at that year's 24 Hours Nurburgring where Mercedes-AMG GT3 cars took the top four places. This scale model assembly kit recreates the 2016 Mercedes-AMG GT3 race car. It is a GT3 class spec customer sports car that was converted from the AMG GT road car by the Mercedes-AMG high performance division. The full-size racer features a reliable and powerful 6.3-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine harnessing 558hp. Its carbon fiber body overhauls the road car version and has a prominent grille inspired by the classic 300 SL. The race car is also fitted with racing essentials such as a large rear wing, air intakes, splitter, canards and diffusers contributing to its aerodynamics. All of these details are expertly detailed in the model kit to give the modeler the most accurate parts to finish the model. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 198mm, width: 87mm. Details include bonnet and fender air outlets. Mesh is included to depict grille sections. Realistic, multi-part depiction of interior (including seat, roll cage, door interior panels) and suspension. Metal-plated parts recreate front grille and integrated emblem. Decals are included to recreate dash display, and markings for the gun metal and yellow Mercedes-AMG livery used when the car was tested, and displayed at car shows. TS-100 Semi-Gloss Bright Gun Metal (Item 85100) is recommended to accurately finish the model.

Honed to Perfection Ford’s GT40 was a motorsports legend which dominated the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans race with four back-to-back victories between 1966 and 1969. Nearly 50 years on, and 2015 welcomed a newcomer with the legendary GT name, a revolutionary design upon which Ford have unleashed their passion for innovation: the Ford GT. It is based around a carbon fiber monocoque and endowed with a 647hp 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine plus a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, not to mention an aerodynamically-honed carbon fiber body: the result is a top speed of a cool 347km/h. A competition model took a magnificent class victory in the 2016 running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. In 2006 the Ford GT came into existence to celebrate the era in which American determination challenged the dominance of Ferrari in endurance motor racing in the 1950’s and 60’s. Specifically, FORD wanted to beat Ferrari at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and it did with the FORD GT40! The victory was not just a fluke. Ford beat Ferrari for the next 3 consecutive years. The first-generation FORD GT was a retro styled street car that mimicked the legendary GT40 race car. The second-generation Ford GT is the opposite. It is a race car that is made to pass street legal laws.The second-generation Ford GT car went into production in 2016 as it marked 50 years since the legendary GT40 won the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans. In that same year it competed successfully in the 2016 24 Hours of Le Mans as it won the LMGTE Pro class. The full-size street legal car, in which this precision model kit recreates, will only see 1,000 examples made. The 2017 and 2018 model year cars are for select buyers, such as Jay Leno, and other high-profile car enthusiasts, while the 2019 model year are for people who did not make the initial selection process. In its last production year, the 2020 model will be available to those who simply have the means to own this high-performance car. 1/24 Ford GT Ford poured their expertise into the carbon fiber body, endowing it with highly refined aerodynamics and an alluring teardrop shape incorporating sweeping rear fenders and unique buttresses, plus an active rear wing. The 647 horsepower 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine offers awesome power and exemplary response, making this street-legal car equally at home on the racetrack. Tamiya's model replica faithfully captures all these details thanks to the FORD Motor Company and the real-world example that Tamiya's car designers examined in Southern California. The end result is a replica that is sure to provide car modelers a rewarding building experience and an exquisite model to display. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 200mm, width: 94mm, height: 46mm. Details include: depictions of buttresses, door-side air tunnels and underside design. Multi-piece depictions of head and taillights for superb realism. The interior features depictions of seats with separate parts used to capture door panels, rear view mirror and steering wheel. Comes with metal-plated wheel and oil tank parts for a realistic finish. Decals included to create various markings, including optional racing stripes. Masking stickers are included to aid with painting window frames. Metal transfers recreate mirror surfaces.

Catch the Buzz!! Japanese motoring concern Nissan made 2018 a year to remember for its multitude of fans with the release of a special Heritage edition of the Z-car's sixth generation 370Z. The eye-catching color scheme and racing stripes are inspired by a 1977 special edition of its 280Z predecessor, while the interior sports a theme dominated by black accented with yellow trim and stitching. A responsive and enjoyable drive awaits with a 336hp V6 3.7-liter engine, plus an EXEDY clutch in the manual transmission version of the car. FEATURES This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 175mm, width: 77mm. The glamorous 370Z Heritage edition form is captured in style. Authentic rendering of the sporty interior. With realistic depiction of the suspension, and ergonomic parts breakdown for a fuss-free paint job. Gloss (light reflectors, muffler tips) and matte (door handle) metal-plated parts for a convincing finish. Includes decals to recreate racing stripes, plus metal transfers for emblems and mirror surfaces. Solid tires have realistic tread pattern. Steerable front wheels.

Tamiya 24351 1/24 Toyota GR Supra Plastic Model Kit This 1/24 scale model assembly kit recreates the NEW 2019 Toyota Supra. Upon its global announcement in January 2019, the TOYOTA GR Supra created a worldwide buzz. Designed with beautiful balance, it provides superlative handling and stable corners, while the sensuous long nose, short deck form has a striking double-bubble roof. Combined with impeccable power from a turbocharged inline-six or inline-four engine, the GR Supra is set to define the next generation of performance. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 183mm, width: 85mm, height: 54mm. Features a realistic interior depiction, with separate white parts for red sections, plus multi-part center console and dashboard, and seats with separate headrest components. Can be assembled as Japan, U.S. or Europe spec, with dedicated left- and right-hand drive part positions. A detailed underside shows off the exhaust system, plus multi-part front and rear suspension. Features the 19-inch wheels exclusive to the top grade RZ car in Japan. They are two-part designs with separate metal-plated and black components. Tires have realistic tread. Includes metal transfers, plus paint masking stickers for window areas.

Hit the Road(ster) 2016 saw the addition to the fourth generation Mazda Roadster (MX-5) lineup of a new RF model, which features a hardtop that can be moved at the flip of a switch. Dynamic and lightweight, the car employs a 2-liter DOHC inline-4 engine, and this alluring fastback/open-top model has added a new dimension to the global hit MX-5 brand. This model assembly kit recreates the fun to drive MX-5 (also known as the Miata MX-5 in the US and Roadster in Japan). Specifically, the kit recreates the RF model that was originally announced by Mazda in 2016: the initials stand for Retractable Fastback, as the car features a sleek fastback hard- top design with innovative retractable roof. In fact, the actual car's three-piece roof opens and closes in just thirteen seconds, and all at the push of a single button. It also features tweaks to its chassis and suspension to accommodate the heavier top section, while retaining all of Mazdavaunted safety features. Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 164mm, width: 80mm. The kit depicts the 2017 model MX-5 RF, complete with options available on top grade models in the Japan market such as Recaro seats, and BBS wheels. Parts to build: Japanese, US, UK or European market spec cars. NEW side window parts in this kit allow for the hard top to be depicted up or down. Detailed renditions of the suspension and interior. Metal-plated parts are used to depict light reflectors and other components. Decals are included for instrumentation and other details, as are metal transfers for emblems and side mirror surfaces.

Tame the Mustang Announced to great acclaim at the 2016 SEMA show, the Ford Mustang GT4 features carbon fiber doors, roof, engine hood and more, a rear wing and diffuser contributing to advanced aerodynamics, and a high-performance 580hp, 5.2-liter V8 engine with 6-speed sequential transmission. Designed and engineered jointly by Ford Performance and Multimatic Motorsports, it is active in races across the globe, taking on rivals from other major manufacturers in the competitive GT4 class. The sleek yet powerful, wide form of the Ford Mustang GT4 is recreated with style in detailed Tamiya 1/24. The engine hood has extensive air vents and side outlets and fasteners. Separate parts make for easier painting. Carbon fiber rear wing surfaces are recreated by decals. Muffler tips and light cases are plated parts. A look at the underside shows great style with diffuser, mufflers and numerous other details recreated. There is plenty to admire on the wheels, with accurate slitted brake discs, calipers and slick tires. Spartan Race car interior, with accessories such as a fire extinguisher. Tamiya 1/24 scale sports car model kits go together like no other in the hobby. Simply put, they are the benchmark on how kits should easily go together. This kit recreates FORDs PERFORMANCE customer race program Ford Mustang GT4 race car. The actual car is a race-ready powerhouse featuring honed aerodynamic form with front spoiler, rear wing and diffuser, high performance brakes, lightweight carbon fiber vented engine hood, roof, door panels and more, plus a big 5.2-liter V8 engine in the front. The model depicted in this kit recreates the 2019 spec car with two Factory Livery schemes in one kit! Features 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 203mm, width: 81mm, height: 60mm. Engine hood air intake designs are captured accurately, contributing to the overall muscular look of the car. The underside features depictions of the complex suspension and visible engine sections. Realistic interior has detailed parts of the dedicated steering wheel, console panel, roll cage and racing seat. Separate parts for lights help streamline the painting process. Comes with decals to recreate either a gun metal color no.17 car, or a white no.18 car. Paint window masking stickers included. Includes metal-plated depictions of side and rear-view mirror surfaces.