Sauber Mercedes C9 1987 1:24 Hasgawa 20753

Plastic model car kit: Sauber Mercedes C9 1987 1:24 Hasegawa 20753

The Sauber Mercedes C9 1987 model kit in 1:24 scale from Hasegawa is an excellent choice for motorsport enthusiasts and modelers. This detailed set allows you to recreate the legendary racing car that debuted in 1987 as part of the World Sports Car Championship. This model is a faithful representation of the vehicle that was part of the Kouros Racing team, supported by Mercedes-Benz.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:24
• Manufacturer: Hasegawa
• Catalog number: 20753
• Body parts color: dark blue
• The set includes large front flaps
• Offset printed decals allowing for the reproduction of cars with numbers 61 and 62 that participated in the 1987 World Sports Car Championship

Information about the Sauber Mercedes C9:

The Sauber C9, also known as the Mercedes-Benz C9, is a prototype Group C racing car that debuted in 1987. It was the result of collaboration between Sauber as the constructor and Mercedes-Benz as the engine supplier. The C9 replaced the earlier Sauber C8 and introduced a number of improvements, including a stiffer aluminum monocoque structure and changes to the suspension and aerodynamics.

History and successes:

• In 1987, the Kouros Racing team, supported by Mercedes-Benz, finished 12th in the team standings
• In 1988, the team changed its name to Sauber Mercedes and finished second in the championship, winning five races
• In 1989, the Sauber C9 achieved tremendous success, winning all but one race of the season, including the 24-hour Le Mans race
• During the qualifying for Le Mans in 1989, the C9 reached a speed of 400 km/h on the Mulsanne straight

Legacy:

• The Sauber C9 was awarded the title of Racing Car of the Year by the Autosport Awards in 1989
• The car appears in many video games, such as Gran Turismo and Forza Motorsport

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 plastic model glue (e.g., Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.