[Black Beauty that brought innovation]
――The Type 79 was introduced in the 6th round of the Belgian Grand Prix the following year as a completed version of the Type 78, an innovative wing car introduced by Lotus in 1977.
――By inboarding the rear suspension and changing the layout of the fuel tank and exhaust pipe, the Venturi effect is maximized and the speed is overwhelming.
――Mario Andretti suddenly finished pole-to-finish, and after that he continued to make good progress with Ronnie Peterson, winning 5 Mario Andretti and 1 Ronnie Peterson.
――We brought both the driver and team champion titles without waiting for the final race.
--Lotus type 79, also known as [Black Beauty] due to its beautiful body design and black coloring.
――It is one of the epoch-making cars that remains in the history of the F1 Grand Prix.
[Model outline]
--Overall length 220mm, overall width 108mm.
-Realistically reproduce the low and smooth form.
--The front cowl and rear cowl, which are separate from the monocoque, are removable. You can observe the cockpit, engine, and suspension even after completion.
--The wing shape on the underside of the characteristic side pontoon is the same as the actual vehicle.
――A metal air funnel cover is prepared, and the Ford DFV engine is also finished with a sense of precision.
--The tires are made of newly designed rubber.
――Two types of slide marks, car Nos. 5 and 6, are set.
――Two types of roll bar and side pontoon air outlets are available, and you can choose and assemble Mario Andretti cars and Ronnie Peterson cars for the British GP and German GP respectively.
--Low and sharp side view. A fairing is installed at the rear of the wedge-shaped side pontoon and just before the rear tires.
--Rear wing with a small angle of attack and a large wing tip plate.
-Reproduce the master cylinder in the front bulkhead, including the radiator and oil cooler in the side pontoon.
--Ford DFV engine with enhanced density with metal air funnel cover and plug cord.
-The thin monocoque and the reverse wing shape on the back of the side pontoon are the same as the actual car.
--The front cowl and rear cowl can be removed even after completion. Two types of roll bar and pontoon air outlets are available.
--Two types of slide marks, car Nos. 5 and 6, are available.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )