Tamiya To Re-Release Mazda 787B Le Mans Winner

Paul Onorato February 6, 2025 News

We are excited about this one…Tamiya to re-release Mazda 787B Le Mans winner. The 787B is a 1/10-scale 2WD on-road car that comes with the stunning, scale replica body pre-painted.

OVERVIEW

In 1991, the Mazda 787B was the first Japanese-made car to take the overall victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Developed based on the results of 13 years of competing in Le Mans, the car was equipped with an R26B 4-rotor rotary engine. This engine boasted a maximum output of 700 horsepower thanks to advanced technologies such as a variable intake system, triple plug ignition system, and peripheral port injection. Of the three 787Bs that participated in the race, the No. 55 was driven by V. Weidler, J. Herbert, and B. Gachot. Starting from 19th place, the car gradually rose up the ranks, beating endurance champion Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, and the 1990 winner, the Jaguar XJR12, and covering approximately 4,923km, surpassing the previous year’s record, to achieve a stunning victory.

KEY FEATURES

This is an electric radio-controlled assembly kit of the Mazda 787B, which was the first Japanese-made machine to take the overall victory at the 1991 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Overall length: 475mm, overall width: 217mm, overall height: 106mm, vehicle weight: approximately 835g.
The composite frame is made up of an ABS resin bathtub frame as the main frame, resin space frames at the front and rear, and an FRP plate on the underside.
The front is equipped with independent kingpin coil springs, and the rear is equipped with 3P suspension that controls a 1.5mm thick FRP T-bar with a CVA oil damper.
By setting the spacers, the front can be adjusted in two stages and the rear in three stages.
Equipped with a sports-tuned motor, this direct-drive 2WD system transmits power directly to the spur gear.
Equipped with a ball differential that operates smoothly and has a limited slip effect.
One-piece wheels are fitted with high-grip sponge tires.
The body features distinctive vivid coloring and is pre-painted and marked.