Audi Quattro 1:24 Tamiya 24031

Plastic model car kit: Audi Quattro 1:24 Tamiya 24031

We present a model kit that recreates the legendary Audi Quattro car in 1:24 scale. This model kit allows you to build a miniature of one of the most innovative cars in automotive history, which revolutionized the market for four-wheel drive vehicles.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:24
• Model length: 185 mm
• Model width: 79 mm
• Model height: 57 mm
• The kit includes a driver figure, adding realism to the finished model.
• The model recreates the sporty silhouette of a 2-door coupe with characteristic blistered wheel arches and a rear spoiler.
• Detailed engine replica: vertically mounted, 5-cylinder turbo engine.
• Realistically reproduced front and rear suspension and 4WD drivetrain.
• The interior of the model includes detailed elements such as seats, a dashboard with a centrally placed 4WD indicator, and a gear shift lever.
• Tires made of solid rubber with a realistic tread pattern.
• The kit includes decals to replicate seat belts and emblems.

History of Audi Quattro: The Audi Quattro, first presented at the Geneva Motor Show in 1980, revolutionized the market for four-wheel drive cars. Unlike earlier, heavy off-road vehicles, the Quattro was a lightweight and dynamic sports car. Equipped with a full-time 4WD system with a central differential, the Quattro offered not only excellent traction on the road but also impressive stability and speed in corners.

Under the hood was a 5-cylinder engine with a displacement of 2144 cm3, supported by a turbocharger and intercooler, generating 200 HP. The car was equipped with MacPherson strut suspension at the front and rear and ventilated brake discs on the front wheels.

The Audi Quattro achieved numerous victories in rallies, contributing to the popularity of 4WD in motorsports. The name "Quattro" has become synonymous with advanced four-wheel drive, which remains a hallmark of the Audi brand to this day.

Recommended Tamiya paints for painting the model:

• Tamiya TS-8 Italian Red (product code: 85008) – for painting the body in red.
• Tamiya TS-89 Pearl Blue (product code: 85089) – for painting the body in blue.
• Tamiya TS-26 Pure White (product code: 85026) – for painting the body in white.
• Tamiya LP-21 Italian Red (product code: 82121) – for painting the body in red.
• Tamiya LP-47 Pearl Blue (product code: 82147) – for painting the body in blue.
• Tamiya LP-2 White (product code: 82102) – for painting the body in white.
• Tamiya X-1 Black (product code: 000X1) – for details.
• Tamiya X-6 Orange (product code: 000X6) – for details.
• Tamiya X-7 Red (product code: 000X7) – for details.

Tools and accessories:

• Tamiya multi-purpose glue (clear) (product code: 87188) – for assembling model parts.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. For assembly, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and glue for plastic models (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.