1:18 Exoto Ferrari 641/2 Nigel Mansell 1st Potugal GP1990

Description: 1/18 Exoto Ferrari 641/2 Nigel Mansell 1st Potugal GP1990 This 1/18 Exoto Ferrari 641/2 Nigel Mansell 1st Potugal GP1990 is a must-have for any F1 enthusiast. The car is beautifully crafted with white metal and plastic materials, and features a striking red colour with the iconic Ferrari racing team logo. The attention to detail is impeccable, from the driver figure to the Marlboro sponsor, making it a perfect addition to any collection. This limited edition model is part of the Exoto Grand Prix Classics series and comes with a protective case. It's suitable for ages 17 and up and is an excellent gift for any Formula 1 fan. The vehicle year is 1990, and it's a 1:18 scale model. This car is perfect for display or as a conversation starter, and it's a great way to relive the excitement of the Portugal GP 1990. The Ferrari 641 (also known as the Ferrari F1-90) was the F1 racing car with which the Ferrari team competed in the 1990 F1 season. Driven by Alain Prost and Nigel Mansell, it won six Grands Prix. The 641 was a developed version of its predecessor, the 1989 Ferrari 640, designed by John Barnard. The updated 641 design was overseen by former McLaren designer Steve Nichols after Barnard left Ferrari to join the Benetton team, once the car's development was complete. The car was powered by a 3.5-litre V12 engine, first with the type 036, and later in San Marino with the updated 037. The V12 was rated at 680 bhp (507 kW; 689 PS), only slightly down on the 690 bhp (515 kW; 700 PS) Honda V10 engines used by McLaren, but not as flexible or as good at delivering power out of slow corners as the Honda, the Renault V10 engine used by Williams or the Ford-Cosworth HB V8 used by Benetton. Despite its heavier engine, the 641 was among the best handling cars on the grid. Prost declared it the best car of the year.The Ferrari 641 was also the first F1 car to use an effective traction control system, which debuted at the 1990 Portugal GP in Estoril; less than two years before a traction control system debuted on the eventually highly successful Williams FW14B. Ferrari technicians sat down on the Tuesday after the Italian GP on September 11, and developed a rudimentary traction control system, which debuted in Portugal less than two weeks later. The system was relatively simple and straightforward; using just some software and a wheel speed sensor.Incorporating the semi-automatic gearbox developed during the previous season, the car was seen to be technically advanced. The aerodynamics were reworked and the chassis gave a slightly longer wheelbase than its predecessor. Nichols designed the car with Alain Prost’s smooth driving style in mind. Prost worked hard on improving the reliability of the gearbox and also worked behind the scenes to bring the whole Ferrari team closer together. A variable inlet trumpet system on the engine was tested throughout the season but did not become standard equipment.

Price: 549 GBP

Location: Stalybridge

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