FP S2000 Rally Finlandia 2009 IL

FP S2000 Rally Finlandia 2009

The 2009 Rally Finland, held on the legendary fast gravel roads around Jyväskylä, was one of the most demanding high-speed events in the World Rally Championship calendar. Famous for its flowing forest stages, massive jumps, and relentless commitment required from drivers, the event is often referred to as the “Grand Prix of Rallying” due to its extreme average speeds and precision-based pace notes.

During this era, the Super 2000 category was an important development platform in international rallying, running alongside the top WRC class and showcasing naturally aspirated, four-wheel-drive machinery built for global competition. The Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000 was one of the key homologated cars of this generation, developed for the Super 2000 regulations with a high-revving 2.0-litre engine, lightweight chassis, and rally-optimised suspension geometry.

While the 2009 Rally Finland was dominated at the sharp end by World Rally Cars, the Punto S2000 represented the evolving engineering direction of customer rally competition during this period. Designed for balance, durability, and controllable power delivery on loose surfaces, the car embodied the principles required for fast gravel stages like those in Finland—where stability at high speed and confidence over crests are essential.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000 captures the transition into modern rally engineering. Its clean aerodynamic profile, authentic rally livery potential, and competition-focused design make it a strong subject for detailed slot car modelling, ideal for recreating high-speed gravel rally layouts inspired by iconic events such as Rally Finland.

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 Finlandia in 2009

Details:

The 2009 Rally Finland, held on the legendary fast gravel roads around Jyväskylä, was one of the most demanding high-speed events in the World Rally Championship calendar. Famous for its flowing forest stages, massive jumps, and relentless commitment required from drivers, the event is often referred to as the “Grand Prix of Rallying” due to its extreme average speeds and precision-based pace notes.

During this era, the Super 2000 category was an important development platform in international rallying, running alongside the top WRC class and showcasing naturally aspirated, four-wheel-drive machinery built for global competition. The Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000 was one of the key homologated cars of this generation, developed for the Super 2000 regulations with a high-revving 2.0-litre engine, lightweight chassis, and rally-optimised suspension geometry.

While the 2009 Rally Finland was dominated at the sharp end by World Rally Cars, the Punto S2000 represented the evolving engineering direction of customer rally competition during this period. Designed for balance, durability, and controllable power delivery on loose surfaces, the car embodied the principles required for fast gravel stages like those in Finland—where stability at high speed and confidence over crests are essential.

For slot car enthusiasts and collectors, the Fiat Abarth Grande Punto S2000 captures the transition into modern rally engineering. Its clean aerodynamic profile, authentic rally livery potential, and competition-focused design make it a strong subject for detailed slot car modelling, ideal for recreating high-speed gravel rally layouts inspired by iconic events such as Rally Finland.