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Beemax McLaren MP4/2B Monaco 1985
Brand: Beemax
Part No: HC-BX20001
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Request Stock NotificationThe Beemax McLaren MP4/2B Monaco 1985 (HC-BX20001) captures an iconic period in Formula One, celebrating the car and driver combination that defined mid‑80s Grand Prix racing. Centred on the MP4/2B as raced in 1985, it reflects McLaren’s engineering-led dominance and Alain Prost’s tactical brilliance at Monaco.
About the McLaren MP4/2B
Designed by John Barnard, the MP4/2 series pioneered early adoption of a carbon fibre monocoque chassis and ran a 1,499cc V6 turbocharged engine. Funding from Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) and technical input from Porsche produced the engine designated TTE POl, widely known as "TAG" or "TAG-Porsche". Introduced late in the previous season and refined for 1984, the turbo power unit delivered greater power and fuel efficiency, pairing perfectly with the newly developed MP4/2 platform.
Historic Highlights 1984–1986
- Carbon fibre monocoque chassis paired with a TAG‑Porsche 1,499cc V6 turbo engine (TTE POl).
- 1984: Alain Prost and Niki Lauda took 12 wins from 16 races, securing the Constructors' Championship; Lauda won the Drivers' title by 0.5 points.
- 1985: Updated to MP4/2B to meet new regulations; Prost won the season opener in Brazil and triumphed at Monaco (round 4), Great Britain (round 8), Austria (round 10) and Italy (round 12), earning his first Drivers' Championship as McLaren retained the Constructors' crown.
- 1986: Prost repeated as Drivers' Champion, cementing the "Prost and McLaren MP4/2" era.
This Beemax release, HC-BX20001, focuses on the Monaco 1985 chapter of that success story and showcases the technology, strategy and consistency that defined McLaren’s dominance.
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Funding from Techniques d'Avant Garde (TAG) and technical expertise from Porsche played a crucial role in developing the engine, which bore the designation TTE POl, more commonly known as "TAG" or "TAG-Porsche." The turbo engine, initially introduced at the end of the previous season, underwent significant improvements for the 1984 season, resulting in enhanced power and fuel efficiency. These improvements, combined with the newly developed MP4/2, led to outstanding success. Alain Prost and Niki Lauda secured a remarkable 12 out of 16 race victories in 1984, propelling McLaren to a well-deserved Constructors' Championship. In a tightly contested battle, Niki Lauda clinched the World Championship, narrowly surpassing Alain Prost by a mere 0.5 points.
The following year, in 1985, the car was adapted to meet evolving regulations and became the MP4/2B. Alain Prost made a strong statement in the season opener by winning the Brazilian GP and setting the fastest lap. Prost, often referred to as "The Professor," demonstrated his tactical driving skills throughout the season, securing victories at prominent races, including Monaco (the 4th round), Great Britain (the 8th round), Austria (the 10th round), and Italy (the 12th round). His consistent podium finishes displayed remarkable reliability. In 1985, Alain Prost replaced the retiring Niki Lauda and claimed his first Drivers' Championship, while McLaren clinched the Constructors' Championship for the second consecutive year.
The success story continued in 1986, with Alain Prost once again securing the Drivers' Championship, cementing the legacy of the "Prost and McLaren MP4/2" era.
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- Brand: Beemax
- Part No: HC-BX20001
- Barcode: 4545782101690
- Scale: 1:20
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