Scalextric C4308 McLaren M23 - Dutch GP 1978 - Nelson Piquet

The three-time Formula One World Champion, Nelson Piquet is known by F1 fans the world over as a tough-talking, no-nonsense kind of racer. This McLaren from the late 1970s typifies the sort of machine that he made his debut in, racing at the Dutch GP at Zandvoort in this DFV powered machine he showed the speed and ability that later awarded him his 3 World Driver Championships.

Product Info

While Nelson Piquet did not make his debut in the McLaren M23 in 1978, it was driving this machine in his second, third and fourth races that he became noticed by the F1 paddock. The young Brazilian impressing many with his speed and race craft, the signs of a future world champion were there for all to see, despite only managing a high of a 9th place finish in the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Tech Specs

Item Scale

1:32 Scale

Batteries Required

No

License

Yes

License line

Manufactured under license from McLaren Racing Limited. The McLaren name and logo are registered trademarks of McLaren.

Colour

Red/white

Car Number

29

Drivers

Nelson Piquet

Race

Dutch GP

Year

1978

Compatible with ARC AIR/ARC ONE

Yes

Compatible with ARC PRO/Digital

Digital chip required

Compatible with Spark Plug

Yes

360 Guideblade

No

Decal Sheet Included

No

Digital Plug Installed

No

Theme

Single seater

Super Resistant

No

DPR

No

High Detail

Yes

Magnatraction

Yes

Front Lights

No

Rear Lights

No

Siren

No

Flashing Lights

No

Easy Change Guide Blade

Yes