{"product_id":"scalextric-c4426-ford-escort-cosworth-wrc-5-carlos-sainz-1997-acropolis-rally-1-32-slot-car","title":"Scalextric C4426 Ford Escort Cosworth WRC #5 Carlos Sainz 1997 Acropolis Rally 1\/32 Slot Car","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.A.R. Slot Car Raceway is Australia's specialist slot car parts store.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScalextric C4426 Ford Escort Cosworth WRC #5\u003c\/strong\u003e brings one of the most iconic rally cars of the 1990s to the 1\/32 scale slot car track. Representing the \u003cstrong\u003eFord Escort Cosworth WRC driven by Carlos Sainz and Luis Moya on the 1997 Acropolis Rally\u003c\/strong\u003e, this highly detailed replica combines the unmistakable Escort Cosworth silhouette with its distinctive white and orange works livery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than simply a great-looking rally car, the C4426 features \u003cstrong\u003efour-wheel drive, Magnatraction, working front and rear lights, an easy-change guide and DPR digital compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a particularly capable and characterful addition to a classic WRC grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Escort Cosworth at the 1997 Acropolis Rally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Acropolis Rally was a significant event in the history of the Ford Escort in the World Rally Championship. Carlos Sainz took victory in the #5 Escort Cosworth WRC, with Luis Moya alongside him on what became the Escort's \u003cstrong\u003epenultimate WRC victory\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Acropolis Rally was notorious for its rough, punishing terrain, making four-wheel drive and robust chassis engineering essential. The C4426 captures the car that conquered that demanding Greek event in period-correct \u003cstrong\u003ewhite and orange\u003c\/strong\u003e competition livery, complete with race number 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour-Wheel-Drive Rally Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many conventional Scalextric models, the C4426 incorporates a genuine \u003cstrong\u003efour-wheel-drive transmission\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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