In 1962 Jim Hall and Hap Sharp formed Chaparral Cars, Inc. and
began the design and construction of Chaparral 2, a mid-engine
car with an aerospace inspired semi-monocoque fiberglass chassis.
In 1967 Chaparral introduced the 2F, a high winged coupe for World
Championship Endurance Racing. It set the fastest lap in five
of its eight entries and won its final race at Brands Hatch. Partnered
by Mike Spence, Phil Hill scored his very last win in the Brands
Hatch 500 driving the Jim Hall Chaparral 2F, beating the second
placed Ferrari P4 of Stuart and Amon at Brands Hatch, July 30,
1967.
Scalextric has modeled the only surviving Chaparral 2F, which
is still owned by Jim Hall. It was recently demonstrated at the
2005 Monterey Historic Races and at the famous Goodwood Revival
meeting in 2006. The model is finished in a very pure white with
the correct decal livery. This Scalextric Chaparral 2F model has
the Digital Plug Ready feature allowing very easy conversion into
a digitally capable car.
Beautifully presented in the brand new car packaging case for
2007 this Scalextric Chaparral 2F model is new and has been supplied
direct from the manufacturer.
Specifications:
Scale: 1/32
Motor: Mabuchi SP 18k rpm
Overall length: 123 mm
Car weight: 80 gm
Drive configuration: Side winder rear mounted 2 wheel drive
Wheelbase: 74 mm
Gear ratio: 11:36
Front axle width: 53 mm
Rear axle width: 55 mm
Magnet: Rectangular 2.5 mm
Tyre diameter: 19(ext), 14(int) 20(ext), 14(int)
Down-force: 236 gm
Front tyre width: 8 mm
Rear tyre width: 9 mm