The Saico Mitsubishi Lancer WRC # Monte Carlo 2005 is a popular die-cast scale model that mimics Mitsubishi Motors' official factory rally car from the 2005 World Rally Championship (WRC). This specific collectible is released in a scale of 1:32 and is based on the car with starting number 9, which was driven by the Finnish rally driver Harri Rovanperä during the Rally of Monte Carlo in 2005.
Features of the model
Manufacturer: Made by the well-known brand Saico.
Scale: Precise ratio of 1:32.
Material: Made of sturdy die-cast metal with plastic parts.
Livery: Featured in the iconic red and silver Ralliart colours, including sponsor logos from the Rallye Monte-Carlo from the 2005 WRC season.
Details: Equipped with the distinctive aerodynamic rear wing and French doors.
Presentation: Comes on a black plastic display foot with the model name, protected by a transparent display box.
Background of the real car
In the 2005 WRC season, Mitsubishi deployed the radically renewed Lancer WRC05. Harri Rovanperä and his navigator Risto Pietiläinen managed to achieve a stable 7th place overall with this car with start number 9 in the opening round in Monte Carlo. It turned out to be the prelude to a successful year in which the team managed to conquer several podiums.
