Tamiya TA24032 1/24 PRELUDE XX Sports Car Series Model Kit

 

The Honda Prelude was already a hit by November 1982 when its second generation was released, including the top grade XX model. The Prelude XX had retractable headlights built into its sleek, aerodynamically honed body, joined by a sporty interior and a tinted sunroof, and technologically was at the front of the pack in its day. Power was provided by a 125hp 1.8-liter inline-four engine, while - unusually for that era - the 4-wheel independent suspension had a front double wishbone design. Its optional anti-lock braking (ABS) system was the first on a Japanese road car, and highlighted Honda's advanced engineering prowess. It is little surprise that the Prelude would go on to be one of the success stories of the 1980s.

This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. ¡ïLength: 180mm, width: 82mm, height: 53mm. ¡ïThe low and wide form of the car is depicted in style, with moving recreations of the retractable headlights. ¡ïThe 1.8-liter inline-four SOHC engine and engine room are recreated in detail, and can be viewed under the opening hood. ¡ïA detailed underside has depictions of suspension plus steering and exhaust systems. ¡ïFeatures a realistic interior. ¡ïSolid synthetic rubber tires have tread patterns.