Published: June 6, 2009

Scalextric June Releases

Ford Lotus Cortina

1964 Coupes des Alpes Winner Vic Elford #29

Ref # C3023

History
The Coupe des Alpes (Alpine Rally) was undoubtedly the most picturesque of all the international rallies. Starting in the Riviera resort of Marseille, the three day event wound its way through the most beautiful parts of the French and Italian Alpes. In 1964 Vic Elford won the rally in his Ford UK works rally team prepared Ford Cortina GT.

Scalextric Model
This car is amongst our first classic cars to be fitted with the easy Digital Plug Ready system for quick upgrade to Scalextric Digital with the C8515 Digital chip. Lights are fitted as standard. The car is fitted with the super fast in-line FF motor.

Features:

Easyfit Digital Plug system with C8515 Digital Chip
Quick change guide braid plate.
Magnatraction - Adjustable downforce positions
Lights, front and rear.
Super Detail. Interior detail. Small parts decoration. Etched metal parts.

Dimensions & Configuration:

Car:

Overall length 132mm
Wheelbase 78mm
Weight 74gm

Front Axle:

Axle width 45mm
Tire diameter 18mm
Tire Width 7mm

Rear Axle:

Axle width 45mm
Tire diameter 18mm
Tire Width 7m

Magnet:

Rectangular 2.5 mm
Downforce 175gm

Drivetrain:

Gear ratio: 9:27
Motor: Rear-Mounted inline 2 wheel drive

Available: July 2009

BMW Mini Cooper

Ref # C2992

History
The BMW Mini Cooper enjoys a huge following from Mini fans and race fans following on from the original Mini Coopers of the previous 40 years. Mini Cooper racing is a popular one make series on club circuits, and as privately entered cars in rallying, banger and stock racing.

The Scalextric model
The one piece body is light in weight and has a high resistance to impact damage. This makes this car a very good option for the inexperienced or new Scalextric owner who will enjoy the rugged design without damaging the car unduly. Racers will like the fast acceleration of the light weight car.