R5 Maxiturbo Rally Costa Brava 1986 SW

R5 Maxiturbo Rally Costa Brava 1986

The 1986 Rally Costa Brava was one of the most demanding asphalt rounds of the European rally season, held in the Girona region of Spain. Known for its narrow mountain roads, unpredictable weather, and highly technical tarmac stages, the event formed part of the FIA European Rally Championship and regularly attracted top-level international competition during the peak of the Group B era.

A standout machine of the period was the legendary Renault 5 Maxi Turbo, the ultimate evolution of the Renault 5 rally programme. Developed by Renault Sport as a rear-wheel-drive Group B homologation special, the Maxi Turbo featured a heavily reworked chassis, wide aerodynamic bodywork, and a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine (replacing the earlier turbocharged layout) designed to improve throttle response and drivability on tight asphalt stages like Costa Brava.

In the 1986 Rally Costa Brava, the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo demonstrated its strength on technical tarmac sections, where agility, braking precision, and traction out of slow corners were more important than outright power. Its compact dimensions and racing-focused suspension setup allowed it to remain highly competitive against larger and more powerful Group B rivals on the twisty Catalan roads.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the 1986 Rally Costa Brava Renault 5 Maxi Turbo represents one of the most dramatic and distinctive Group B rally cars ever built. Its aggressive wide-body design, iconic period liveries, and unique mid-engine layout make it a perfect subject for detailed slot car models, ideal for recreating classic 1980s European tarmac rally stages with authentic motorsport character.

1:32 Scale model produced by Fly Car Model, with lots of details as based on the prototype, this model will surely be a proud part of your slot car collection. This model includes lots of added features including Rubber tyres, fitted Copper braids and a powerful motor.

Features

• 1:32 Scale Model
• Fitted Magnet
• Copper Braids
• Rubber Tyres
• Clear Plastic Display Box
• Based on the prototype seen at Rally Costa Brava in 1986

Details:

The 1986 Rally Costa Brava was one of the most demanding asphalt rounds of the European rally season, held in the Girona region of Spain. Known for its narrow mountain roads, unpredictable weather, and highly technical tarmac stages, the event formed part of the FIA European Rally Championship and regularly attracted top-level international competition during the peak of the Group B era.

A standout machine of the period was the legendary Renault 5 Maxi Turbo, the ultimate evolution of the Renault 5 rally programme. Developed by Renault Sport as a rear-wheel-drive Group B homologation special, the Maxi Turbo featured a heavily reworked chassis, wide aerodynamic bodywork, and a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre engine (replacing the earlier turbocharged layout) designed to improve throttle response and drivability on tight asphalt stages like Costa Brava.

In the 1986 Rally Costa Brava, the Renault 5 Maxi Turbo demonstrated its strength on technical tarmac sections, where agility, braking precision, and traction out of slow corners were more important than outright power. Its compact dimensions and racing-focused suspension setup allowed it to remain highly competitive against larger and more powerful Group B rivals on the twisty Catalan roads.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the 1986 Rally Costa Brava Renault 5 Maxi Turbo represents one of the most dramatic and distinctive Group B rally cars ever built. Its aggressive wide-body design, iconic period liveries, and unique mid-engine layout make it a perfect subject for detailed slot car models, ideal for recreating classic 1980s European tarmac rally stages with authentic motorsport character.