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Ninco Mosler MT 900R #118 Gravity RARE 50560
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€85.00
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Product number:
NIN-00-050
Track compatibility
Compatible with Carrera Evolution, Fleischmann, Ninco, Policar / Slot.it, Scalextric Sport / Classic, SCX.
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Car C10, box C10. Photos show this item.
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- Car C10, box C10. Photos show the item offered.
- Used status
- New, checked before listing.
- Digital status
- Analog. No digital chip installed.
- Modified
- No visible performance modifications.
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The Mosler MT900R is a radical, American-born supercar built by Mosler Automotive between 2001 and 2011. Conceived by founder Warren Mosler and designer Rod Trenne (who previously worked on the Corvette C5), the "MT900" name stands for Mosler, Trenne, and a target weight of 900 kilograms.The specific history of the real car represented by the Ninco "Gravity Racing" model tells a fascinating story of American engineering dominating European racetracks.1. The Car Design: American Muscle, McLaren AestheticsTo achieve its target weight, Mosler built the car around an advanced carbon-fiber monocoque chassis bonded with an aluminum honeycomb structure.The Body: Heavily inspired by the iconic McLaren F1 GTR longtail, it utilized massive aerodynamic elements, including a flat floor, huge rear wing, and a low-slung, wide stance.The Engine: Placed right behind the driver was a mid-mounted General Motors LS-series V8 (ranging from a 5.7L LS1/LS6 to a 7.0L LS7).The Transmission: A Porsche-sourced ZF transaxle was flipped completely upside down to allow the massive engine to sit as low and forward as possible, maximizing the center of gravity.Though the road car ended up slightly heavier than intended (around 1,175 kg), the dedicated "R" racing version successfully stripped down to roughly 900–1,000 kg. With 450 to 500+ horsepower, it boasted a power-to-weight ratio that devastated traditional GT competitors.2. The Gravity Racing Team StoryThe specific model produced by Ninco (and later NSR) represents the car fielded by the Belgian Gravity Racing Team.The Event: The real car (#118) was campaigned at the grueling 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps.The All-Star Driver Lineup: Gravity Racing managed to assemble a world-class, diverse cockpit for their Mosler. It featured 1997 Formula 1 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, former F1 test driver Ho-Pin Tung, Belgian touring car veteran Vincent Radermecker, and Loris de Sordi.The Track Reputation: The Mosler MT900R was famously categorized as a "giant killer." Because it was incredibly lightweight and aerodynamically efficient, it put immense stress on rival factory teams from Porsche and Ferrari. It didn't just compete; it won major titles, including the British GT Championship and races in the Spanish GT series.3. Legacy and End of ProductionDespite its incredible performance—even out-accelerating hypercars of its era like the Ferrari Enzo—the global recession of 2008 severely impacted boutique car manufacturers. Only about 50 racing versions and 35 road cars were ever officially completed before Mosler closed its doors in 2013.Today, because so few real cars exist, the Mosler MT900R is considered a mythical masterpiece of motorsport history, heavily mirrored by its legendary status on 1:32 slot car tracks