NuNu 1/24 Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo '85 Hong Kong-Beijing Rally Plastic Model Kit

On September 15, 1985, many drivers and racing cars which were active in the WRC gathered in front of the New World Hotel in Hong Kong. It was the historic rally event, the Hong Kong-Beijing Rally, was about to start. The stage was set in the People’s Republic of China where has begun to reform and opening-up. 36 Group B rally cars including the latest works rally cars were participated in the first tournament. The Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo, which made its WRC debut in 1981, was one of the entrants.

The Group B cars became mainstream in the times. At the Hong Kong-Beijing Rally, the steerings were left to two local Chinese drivers, the pair of Ningjun Lu, and the pair of T. Chan, who ran on the stage of the memorable first race. The car was Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo which was debuted at the WRC Round 6 Acropolis Rally in 1981 and active in WRC. The engine was 1997cc inline 4-cylinder SOHC equipped on the front, and a turbocharger made by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries was equipped with an intercooler. The intake system employed an electronically controlled injector to finely control the gasoline flow rate, and its power generated 280 horsepower. It adopted a conventional front-engine and rear-wheel-drive system.

Nunu reproduced this vehicle in stunning 1/24 scale in a detailed plastic model kit for the Mitsubishi Lancer Turbo in 1985 Hong Kong - Beijing Rally. Once finished, the length is about 180mm and 76mm in width. The interior in the roll cage has been recreated in detail, and markings to finish to look of the model are included.