Tamiya 25421 Toyota TS050 Hybrid Gazoo Racing 2019 1/24 – plastic car model kit

Tamiya 25421 Toyota TS050 Hybrid Gazoo Racing 2019 is a unique racing car model designed for demanding modelers and fans of modern sports vehicles. The model is made in the popular and impressive 1/24 scale, ensuring excellent reproduction of details and a realistic final appearance. This is the official replica of the racing car that represented the Toyota Gazoo Racing team during the 2019 season in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans race as well as the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) series.

Historical background of the vehicle

The Toyota TS050 Hybrid is one of the most technologically advanced LMP1-class racing cars. It debuted in 2016, and the 2019 version represents one of the last and most refined iterations of this machine. The car utilized an advanced hybrid powertrain, combining a 2.4-liter twin-turbo V6 engine with an electric unit, reaching up to 1000 hp. The model was successfully campaigned by the Japanese Toyota Gazoo Racing team in the WEC championships, winning the legendary Le Mans race in 2018 and 2019, which underscores the highest level of engineering and reliability.

• Scale: 1/24 – perfect for sports car model collections.
• Country of use: Japan, Toyota Gazoo Racing team.
• Period of use: modern era (2016–2020, especially the 2019 season).
• Material: high-quality plastic.
• Extras: the kit includes decals with the vehicle’s original markings, assembly instructions, realistically recreated interior and body details. Glue and paints are not included.
• Category: plastic model kit.

Recommendation and level of difficulty

The Tamiya 25421 Toyota TS050 Hybrid Gazoo Racing 2019 is recommended both for experienced modelers and enthusiasts of endurance racing and Japanese automotive engineering. The model features the highest quality of fit and offers many hours of advanced assembly and painting. Due to the requirement for detailed assembly and attention to even the smallest details, the kit receives a difficulty rating of 4/5. It will be perfect as an exclusive collector's item and an advanced modeling project.