Scalextric C4416 Rover SD1 #27 Jean-Louis Schlesser 1985 French Supertourisme 1/32 Slot Car

Scalextric C4416 Rover SD1 #27 recreates the distinctive Rover SD1 raced by French motorsport legend Jean-Louis Schlesser in the 1985 French Supertourisme Championship. Finished in its unmistakable white, orange and Marlboro livery, this 1/32 scale model captures one of the more unusual and memorable touring cars of the era.

The Rover SD1 was already an accomplished British touring car, but Schlesser's 1985 campaign demonstrated that the large rear-wheel-drive Rover could compete seriously beyond its home market. Scalextric has reproduced the #27 car with a high-detail body, working front and rear lights, Magnatraction and DPR digital compatibility.

The Rover SD1 at the 1985 French Supertourisme

The Rover SD1 occupies an unusual place in European touring-car history. Developed as a large executive sports saloon, its combination of rear-wheel drive and powerful engines made it a formidable competition car, particularly in British touring-car racing.

In 1985, Jean-Louis Schlesser took the Rover to the top of the French Supertourisme series. The #27 car's distinctive period livery makes it immediately recognisable and gives the C4416 considerable appeal for anyone building a classic touring-car grid.

A Proper 1/32 Touring Car Replica

Scalextric has captured the substantial proportions of the SD1 in a model approximately 170mm long, 60mm wide and 50mm high. The car features a detailed interior and body, with the period race livery and #27 markings faithfully reproduced.

Underneath, the C4416 uses an inline motor configuration and rear-wheel drive. The car is fitted with Scalextric's Magnatraction system and an easy-change guide, making it ready for analogue racing straight from the box.

Key Features

• Scalextric C4416 Rover SD1
• 1/32 scale
• #27 Jean-Louis Schlesser race car
• 1985 French Supertourisme
• White, orange and Marlboro race livery
• High-detail body and interior
• Working front headlights
• Working rear lights
• Magnatraction
• DPR digital compatible
• Scalextric digital plug: C8515
• Easy-change guide blade
• Inline motor configuration
• Rear-wheel drive
• Analogue operation out of the box

Specifications & Components

Technical Specifications

Digital Conversion

The C4416 is supplied as an analogue car but is DPR ready. A Scalextric C8515 digital plug can be fitted to convert the car for compatible Scalextric digital systems.

This makes the C4416 suitable for both traditional analogue layouts and racers who want the option of digital conversion without replacing the car.

Magnatraction & Lighting

The C4416 incorporates Magnatraction to provide additional magnetic grip on compatible track. The system can be useful for stabilising the relatively large Rover through corners, while racers seeking a more traditional handling balance can experiment with reduced or removed magnetic assistance.

The car also features working front headlights and rear lights, giving the SD1 additional realism during racing and making the period touring-car livery particularly effective under track lighting.

What's Included

• 1 × Scalextric C4416 Rover SD1 #27
• 1 × 1/32 scale slot car

Why Buy From W.A.R. Slot Car Raceway?

W.A.R. Slot Car Raceway is Australia's specialist slot car parts store. We don't just sell slot cars — we race, build, tune and maintain them ourselves.

Our listings are written for people who actually care about slot cars. We aim to give you the technical information that matters, while also explaining the real motorsport story behind the car. That means you can buy with confidence whether you're a serious racer, a touring-car enthusiast or a collector building a historically themed grid.

The Scalextric C4416 is a superb piece of 1980s touring-car history: Jean-Louis Schlesser's #27 Rover SD1 from the 1985 French Supertourisme series, faithfully reproduced in 1/32 scale with working lights, Magnatraction and DPR digital capability.