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