Product Description
Own a 1:8 scale replica model of the 2005 BAR Honda competitor - the 007 - as driven by Takuma Sato.
Specifications:
- Official F1 memorabilia
- 1:8 Scale Model
- BAR Honda
- Takuma Sato
- Made by the Amalgam Collection
- Hand-crafted utilising the original CAD data
- Limited-edition
- Comes with certificate of authenticity
The BAR-Honda 007 was an evolution of its predecessor used during the 2004 season, the 006, which was a highly successful car which was driven to second place in the Championship. The BAR designers managed to save significant weight compared to the 006, despite greater safety testing being required for the 2005 season, with a smaller, tighter design. For the 2005 season, engines had to last 2 races so Honda also created a brand new V10 unit, which was smaller, light and had a better centre of gravity. The gearbox was also an evolution of the 2004 version, but it was tweaked for the 007 in order to fit in better with the new tight design. Halfway through the season, BAR introduced a multi-profile front wing.
At the time, the car caused a fair amount of controversy due to the fact it was found the cars could run below the minimum weight, stated by the regulations to be 605 kg. However, the team argued against this report, claiming that the car could not run with less than 6kg of fuel, taking them over the weight limit. The FIA decided to punish the team, banning them from two races, including the Monaco Grand Prix. However, the team turned it around slightly, scoring points in the last 10 races of the season and ultimately finishing sixth in the Constructors' Championship. This car is a memorable part of the team's journey and will therefore make a great addition to any F1 collection.
This fine 1:8 scale model of the BAR-Honda 007, as raced by future world champion Jenson Button, has been handcrafted and finished in the Amalgam Collection workshops with the co-operation and assistance of Honda regarding original finishes, materials, archive imagery and drawings. The use of supremely accurate digital scanning of the original car has allowed them to perfectly recreate every detail at scale. Furthermore, it has undergone detailed scrutiny by both engineering and design teams to ensure complete accuracy of representation.
This will take pride of place in any F1 collection and is the perfect way to commemorate the BAR-Honda F1 team.
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This is an ex-show model and has recently been repaired. Display case not available with this model.
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