1:12 McLaren M23 (1976) Ver A

1:12 McLaren M23 (1976) Ver A

The McLaren M23 was McLaren Team's entry for the 1973 season, having entered the car halfway into the season to replace the M19 that represented the team since the 1971 season. The M23 was equipped with a DFV engine and featured side radiators. The body was low and linear shaped, differentiating it from the rounded bodies of its predecessors.
The M23 received many upgrades over the years, and served as a powerful contender up until the 1978 season. During its debut year in 1973 drivers D. Hulme and P. Revson both managed to take victories with it, and in the following year driver E. Fittipaldi was able to take championship for both himself and the team with the car, making it the first constructors win for the team ever. In the 1975 season the car was unable to defeat the combination of N.Lauda/Ferrari 312T, but in the following season a fierce battle for championship took place with driver James Hunt joining the McLaren team. A dramatic back and forth took place between both drivers up until the final race at Fuji where Hunt managed to clinch driver champion for the season under heavy rain conditions.
This 1/12 full detail kit is based on the McLaren M23 used by J. Hunt during the 1976 season.

Kit Details:

• A full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching, turned parts, rubber tires, decals and various cords allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
• Aluminum turned parts used for wheel rim, engine funnel, meter, muffler ends, damper, wheel shaft, lock nut and tail light base. Shaft and lock nut come colour dyed by anodizing.
• New parts designed for DFV engine, with further details designed to the overall unit.
• Cockpit cowl and nose can be removed after completion, allowing for full view of the detailed interior.
• Tyres come pre-printed with maker logo. Decals printed by Cartograf, with chrome finish used for gold line decals.

●K858 - Ver.A :
　1976 Rd.14 Canadian GP winner #11 James Hunt
　1976 Rd.15 U.S.East GP winner #11 James Hunt
Based on the version used by J.Hunt at both Canada GP and United States GP East of the 1976 season where he won back to back. Features slick tires.


●K859 - Ver.B :
　1976 Rd.16 F1 World Championship in Japan #11 James Hunt
Based on the version used by J.Hunt at the final race of the 1976 season – the Japanese GP at Fuji Speedway which determined the championship for J.Hunt. Features rain tires.