Tamiya Plastic Model Kit

1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo (1/24)

Tamiya reissues the iconic Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo with modern updates, bringing one of the most striking cars from the late 1970s German Racing Championship back to the workbench. Originally released as a motorised kit in 1979, this version features updated packaging, a revised instruction manual, and high-quality Cartograf decals while retaining the sharp proportions and aggressive stance that defined the original release.

The Zakspeed Capri Turbo was developed to take on the dominant BMW 320 Turbo in the DRM over-2,000cc class. Making its debut at Hockenheim in the summer of 1978, the car stood out immediately thanks to its extremely low nose, wide bodywork, and bold black livery accented with red and yellow flashes. Consistently running at the front of the field, it achieved its first victory at the Nürburgring in October 1978 and continued to post strong results into the following season.

• 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit
• Finished length 210mm, width 86mm, height 51mm
• Distinctive low nose and wide-body silhouette accurately reproduced
• Detailed cockpit with integrated roll cage
• Aero disc wheels with solid synthetic rubber slick tyres
• Includes one seated driver figure
• High-quality Cartograf decal sheet

This kit captures the brutal, purposeful look of late-1970s DRM touring cars and remains a standout subject for anyone interested in classic European circuit racing. The combination of sharp bodywork, period racing details, and updated decals makes it a strong representation of one of Zakspeed’s most successful machines.

The Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo represents a turning point in German touring car racing, where extreme aerodynamics and turbocharged power began to dominate the grid. Zakspeed’s engineering approach pushed the Capri far beyond its road-going roots, creating a car that could genuinely challenge BMW’s factory-backed efforts. Its success in 1978 and 1979 helped cement the team’s reputation and left a lasting visual legacy that still defines the golden era of the DRM today.