The Type 79 was the completed version of the Type 78, an innovative wing car introduced by Lotus in 1977, at the Belgian GP, ​​the sixth round of the following year.

The rear suspension was inboard. By changing the arrangement of the fuel tank and exhaust pipe, etc., the Venturi effect was maximized and overwhelming speed was demonstrated.

Mario Andretti suddenly achieved a pole-to-pole finish, and continued to make good progress with Ronnie Peterson. Mario Andretti won 5 wins and Ronnie Peterson won 1. He won both the driver and team championship titles before the final race. Due to its beautiful body design and black coloring, it was also called ``Black Beauty.'' Lotus Type 79. This is an epoch-making car that will remain in the history of F1 Grand Prix.

This is a 1/20 scale plastic model assembly kit. Total length: 220 mm, total width: 108 mm.

● Realistically reproduces the low, smooth form.

● Front cowl and rear cowl, which are separate from the monocoque, are removable. After completion. You can also observe the cockpit, engine, and suspension.

●The characteristic wing shape on the bottom of the side pontoons is the same as the actual vehicle.

●A metal air funnel cover is provided to give the Ford DFV engine a precision finish.

●Newly designed tires -Made of rubber. -Two types of slide marks are set for car No. 5 and 6. -Two types of roll bars and side pontoon air outlets are prepared to represent Mario Andretti's car and Ronnie's car from the British GP and German GP respectively. You can select and assemble a Peterson car.