Product Description
1/8 Ixo 1955 Formula 1 J.M. Fangio Mercedes-Benz W196 #8 Formula 1 World Champion Model Kit
The Mercedes-Benz W 196 R met all the requirements of the new Grand Prix formula of the CSI (International Sports Commission): Displacement of 750 cc with or 2500 cc without supercharger, free choice of fuel, a race distance of 300 kilometers or at least three hours. This “Silver Arrow” was a masterpiece in 14 copies.
This kit was hand-built and finished with the utmost care in the IXO workshops. The use of a high-precision digital scan of the original car has made it possible to reproduce every detail of the original car as accurately as possible. Thanks to the detailed and illustrated descriptions in the building instructions, you can assemble this exclusive model step by step. Your own 1:8 scale model of the Mercedes-Benz W 196 R.
The kit also features moving parts such as the fuel filler cap and steering. The removable body provides a clear view of the faithfully reproduced underbody and fully detailed engine compartment.Stand model kit in 1:8 scale
- 114 die-cast metal parts, 451 parts in total
- Plastic parts pre-painted
- Weight approx. 5kg
- Moving parts, such as fuel filler cap and steering
- Interior modeled true to detail
- Detailed chrome rims
- Detailed replica of the in-line eight-cylinder engine with direct injection with 213 KW (290 hp) and a displacement of 2496 cm³
- With sound function
- including screwdriver, screw set and instructions/assembly manual (177 pages)
