{"product_id":"kyosho-1-18-ferrari-575-gtc-team-j-m-b-estoril-2003","title":"Kyosho 1:18 Ferrari 575 GTC Team J.M.B. Estoril 2003 Winner","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOverview\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRevisit an important chapter in Ferrari GT racing history with this \u003cstrong\u003eKyosho 1:18 Ferrari 575 GTC #9 JMB Racing\u003c\/strong\u003e, representing the car that captured overall victory at \u003cstrong\u003eEstoril in the 2003 FIA GT Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriven by \u003cstrong\u003eFabio Babini and Philipp Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the #9 Ferrari delivered an extraordinary result by winning the very first FIA GT race entered by the newly developed 575 GTC. The victory immediately established Ferrari's V12-powered GT racer as a serious contender against some of the era's most formidable competition. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKyosho recreates the race-winning Ferrari in substantial \u003cstrong\u003e1:18 scale die-cast construction\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring the distinctive red JMB Racing livery, authentic #9 markings, period sponsor graphics, racing wheels, large rear wing, and aggressive competition bodywork of the 575 GTC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Winning Debut at Estoril\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ferrari 575 GTC made its FIA GT Championship debut at \u003cstrong\u003eEstoril, Portugal on October 5, 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting fifth on the grid, Babini and Peter moved the #9 JMB Racing Ferrari through the field and ultimately took control in the closing stages of the race. After 106 laps, the 575 GTC crossed the finish line first, ahead of two Ferrari 550 Maranellos, giving the new Ferrari race car an unforgettable victory on its very first outing. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped from the road-going Ferrari 575M Maranello by Ferrari Corse Clienti in collaboration with N-Technology, the 575 GTC featured extensive racing modifications and a powerful V12 producing approximately \u003cstrong\u003e600 horsepower\u003c\/strong\u003e in competition specification. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Classic V12 Ferrari GT Racer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 575 GTC represents a particularly fascinating period in Ferrari racing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts front-engine V12 layout, dramatically widened bodywork, competition aerodynamics, and unmistakable Ferrari styling made it one of the most visually impressive GT cars of the early 2000s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Estoril-winning #9 JMB Racing car is especially significant because it represents the moment the 575 GTC achieved immediate success on the international stage, making it an excellent subject for Ferrari and endurance-racing collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCollector Appeal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlder \u003cstrong\u003eKyosho 1:18 Ferrari die-cast models\u003c\/strong\u003e have developed a strong following among collectors thanks to their substantial construction, detailed presentation, and excellent recreations of significant Ferrari road and racing cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is particularly desirable because it represents the \u003cstrong\u003eactual race-winning #9 JMB Racing Ferrari 575 GTC from Estoril 2003\u003c\/strong\u003e, rather than a generic competition version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of a Ferrari V12 GT racer, historic debut victory, classic JMB Racing livery, and traditional Kyosho die-cast construction makes it an outstanding addition to a serious Ferrari motorsport collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kyosho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferrari 575 GTC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCar Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e #9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTeam:\u003c\/strong\u003e JMB Racing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRace:\u003c\/strong\u003e FIA GT Championship – Estoril\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2003\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResult:\u003c\/strong\u003e Overall Winner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabio Babini \u0026amp; 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