{"product_id":"tamiya-1-24-toyota-celia-lb-turbo-gr-5","title":"TAMIYA 1\/24 Toyota Celia LB Turbo Gr.5","description":"\u003ch3\u003eThis item is a \u003cem\u003ePre-Orderable\u003c\/em\u003e Product,\u003cbr\u003e  \r\n\t\t\t\tPlease Click the [Pre-Order Information] Tab, for Terms and Conditions.\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAMIYA 1\/24 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRelive the excitement of late-1970s motorsport with the Tamiya 1\/24 Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5. This highly detailed re-issue kit recreates the legendary Group 5 race car that challenged Europe's best on the track and secured a memorable victory against the dominant Porsche 935 during the 1977 German Racing Championship (DRM).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on the Toyota Celica Liftback road car, the Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 featured dramatically widened fenders, aggressive aerodynamic enhancements, lightweight FRP body panels, and a powerful turbocharged 2.1-litre DOHC engine producing an impressive 560 horsepower. Its striking appearance and competitive performance made it one of the most iconic Japanese race cars of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released by Tamiya in 1978 as a motorized model kit, this updated version features newly designed Cartograf decals, revised instructions, and refreshed packaging. The model faithfully captures the race car's distinctive bodywork and includes detailed cockpit, chassis, and suspension components for an authentic scale replica.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/24 scale plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinished dimensions: 192mm long, 87mm wide, 52mm high\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccurate reproduction of the Toyota Celica LB Turbo Gr.5 race car\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit complete with roll cage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eRealistic chassis underside and suspension detail\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMesh-style racing wheels with solid synthetic rubber slick tires\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-quality Cartograf decal sheet for sharp, accurate markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes one driver figure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoice of two racing numbers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fantastic addition for touring car enthusiasts, Japanese motorsport fans, and collectors of classic racing machines, this Tamiya kit captures the spirit of one of Toyota's most celebrated Group 5 competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TAMIYA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46493731389601,"sku":"T24377","price":43.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/29a8c8813be6104397cace19a1fa0b60.jpg?v=1780441629","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/tamiya-1-24-toyota-celia-lb-turbo-gr-5","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}