{"product_id":"tamiya-bmw-320i-racing-e21-1-24-plastic-model-kit-item-24379","title":"Tamiya BMW 320i Racing (E21) 1\/24 Plastic Model Kit - Item #24379","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTamiya BMW 320i Racing (E21) 1\/24 Plastic Model Kit - Item #24379\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated arrival time is end of October\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e1\/24 Scale\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamiya is delighted to announce an updated re-issue of Item 24002 1\/24 BMW 320i Racing (originally sold in 1977: motorised at that time) with new Cartograf decals and metal transfers, and updated instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW took on the 1976 World Championship for Makes with the 3.0CSL, and while Porsche took both the Division 3 title for cars over 3,000cc and the Division 2 title for those between 2,000cc and 3,000cc, BMW did not back down and returned in 1977 for a renewed challenge with the 320i Racing: based on the 1975 release 320i two-door saloon, it was souped up with a 298hp 2,000cc 16-valve inline-4 engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body’s aerodynamics are said to have undergone testing and refinement in the Pininfarina facility in Italy, and were enhanced with a pronounced chin spoiler and a rear wing. The 320i Racing made its debut in the opening race of the 1977 season, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and its heated rivalry in the 2-litre class with the Porsche 935 would continue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis is a 1\/24 scale plastic model assembly kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLength: 203mm, width: 85mm, height: 55mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe racy form with pronounced overfenders, spoiler and wing is captured in style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFeatures realistic depictions of the inline-4 DOHC engine and the interior with roll cage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTyres have Goodyear engravings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with high-quality Cartograf decals, metal transfers, and one driver figure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52374343844136,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/8707\/4600\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-08at9.15.07am.png?v=1789209168","url":"https:\/\/slickshifts.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-bmw-320i-racing-e21-1-24-plastic-model-kit-item-24379","provider":"Slick-Shifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}