Ferrari F1-89 (640) Fulldetail Kit 1/12 - Model Factory Hiro
[ About the Ferrari F1–89 (640)
]
In 1987, J. Barnard was tasked with designing a new F1 machine for Ferrari for
the following race year. However the new car, 639, was not completed until late
into the 1988 season. Along with the weight of Enzo Ferrari`s death in 1988,
the 639 was never used in an actual race and instead the F187(/88C) was used
for both the 1987 and 1988 season. The 639 would be further upgraded to the
F1–89(640) – the first Formula 1 machine to run on a semi automatic
transmission. Equipped with a V12 engine, front suspensions running on torsion
bar springs, and sporting a sharp nose and cork bottle body line, it made it
debut on the circuit during the 1989 season.
The car managed to take championship in its debut race under the hands of N.
Mansell, who joined the team in the same year. However due to ongoing troubles
with the semi automatic transmission system the car retired from many races.
Despite such issues, the F1–89 was able to give fierce competition to its
rivals William-Renault and the McLaren Honda duo, A.Prost and A.Senna. In the
end it was able to take three championships during the 1989 season.
[ Kit Details ]
– a full detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching,
metal turned parts, vacuum parts, rubber tires, silk screen decals and various
cords allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
– aluminum turned parts used for wheel rims, wheel shafts, lock nuts and
rear dampers to achieve realistic finish. Wheels have additional black alumite
finish.
– Nose and body cowl removable, allowing full view of the detailed interior
after completion.
– various materials used to replicate finish of the original vehicle, such
as suede sheet for the seat, aluminum sheets for monocoque and chassis,
pre-printed pattern on leather for headrest emblem etc.
K694 – Ver.A : Early Type
1989 Rd.1 Brazilian GP Winner #27 N.Mansell / #28 G.Berger
– based on the version used in the debut race in the 1989 season, where
N.Mansell took his first victory after just joining the Ferrari team.
– lower engine cowl used unique to the early build of the car.
– features a different front wing flap compared to Ver.B/C.
K695 – Ver.B : Late Type
1989 Rd.10 Hungarian GP Winner #27 N.Mansell / #28
G.Berger
– based on the version used at the Hungarian GP where N.Mansell managed his
second win of the season.
– high induction type engine cowl used unique to the late build of the
car.
– features different front damper and radiator parts compared to Ver.A., and
a unique six flap rear wing compared to Ver.A/C.
K696 – Ver.C : Late Type
1989 Rd.13 Portuguese GP Winner #28 G.Berger
– based on the version used at the Portuguese GP where G.Berger took his
first victory of the season.
– features different rear wing compared to Ver.A/B.
Delivery is about 30 to 60 days.
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