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1/12 Scale Exploded Model Composition of the 1980 Renault RE 20B in Display Cabinet

Lot Number: 189

1/12 Scale Exploded Model Composition of the 1980 Renault RE 20B in Display Cabinet

Comprising two 1/12th scale (measuring 40cm in length) Tamiya models meticulously constructed with intricate detailing exposing the internal workings of the cars driven by Rene Arnoux and Jean Pierre Jabouille during the era of turbochargers and ground-effect.

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th February, 2023 at 10.00am GMT at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

SUMMARY

Comprising two 1/12th scale (measuring 40cm in length) Tamiya models meticulously constructed with intricate detailing exposing the internal workings of the cars driven by Rene Arnoux and Jean Pierre Jabouille during the era of turbochargers and ground-effect.

DESCRIPTION

The Renault RE20 is a Formula One car raced by the Renault team in the 1980 season and was designed by Francois Castaing and Michel Tétu utelising ground effect aerodynamics. It was powered by a 1.5L turbocharged Renault Gordini EF1 engine, which by 1981 was producing a reported 520 bhp,roughly 50 more than the 3.0L Cosworth DFV V8 still in wide use at the time. The driving line-up for the all French team was made up at the time entirely of French drivers, Jean-Pierre Jabouille and Rene Arnoux. The Renault RE20 achieved three Grand Prix wins during the 1980 season. Arnoux won both the Brazilian and South African races while Jabouille was the winner of the Austrian Grand Prix. 
The custom built display case dimensions are 40cm x 46.5cm x 21cm.

 

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