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Truck of the Day: February 22, 2015; Kyosho '02 Iveco Stralis Ferrari Transporter
Topic Started: Feb 22 2015, 12:47 AM (1,432 Views)
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Today's truck of the day is Kyosho's 2002 Iveco Stralis Ferrari Transporter

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The Iveco Stralis is a heavy-duty truck produced by the Italian manufacturer Iveco since 2002. The Stralis replaced the EuroStar and EuroTech models; it covers the range above the Eurocargo, between 19 and 44 tonnes. The fire version of the Stralis released with the German based Iveco Magirus.


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For more information and pictures on the real truck, please visit: Iveco Stralis

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I go back and forth on picking a favorite model in my collection, but this one is up there. It is certainly the centerpiece of my Ferrari collection. Before the Kyosho Minicar series, they issued several models as a promotion with DyDo Coffee in Japan. There were two series of Ferrari road cars and a series of Ferrari F1 cars that you could get a model car from with the purchase of a coffee drink. With each series there was also a promotional chase piece. For the road car series, one of the promotional chases was a diorama of an Italian cafe street scene and the other was a display case that looked like a Ferrari dealership. With the Formula 1 series it was this transporter. I'm unclear as to how the promotion worked, often times promotions such as this in Japan were done by lottery but it more than likely was a mail in after proof of purchase.

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In 2007, the Stralis received minor changes to cabin and front of the vehicle. All models have the EuroTronic gearbox, which have full or semiautomatic modes. The original Stralis, introduced in 2002, was the first heavy truck with an automated gearbox as standard equipment.

All engines are four-valve straight-6 with modern pump nozzle injection.

Different performance levels from three different capacity variants are available:

Cursor 8, 7.8 l capacity: 228-265 KW (310-360 PS)
Cursor 10, 10.3 l capacity: 309-331 KW (420-450 PS)
Cursor 13, 12.9 l capacity: 368-412 KW (500-560 PS)

All engines are equipped with a high performance decompression exhaust brake known as Iveco Turbobrake.


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This transporter is modeled after the one used for the inaugural race of the 2002 Formula 1 season. It is true 1/64 and features a working loading ramp that you can raise up to load cars into, and the jack stands on the trailer also raise up and down. Great play value for a model that was directed at adults, proving that we big kids like to play with our toys too.

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Edited by 250 TR, Feb 23 2015, 02:08 AM.
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Stampede
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That is simply too cool, and probably has my vote for the week!

The ramp is a really nice touch, no doubt.
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Stampede
Feb 22 2015, 12:56 AM
That is simply too cool, and probably has my vote for the week!

The ramp is a really nice touch, no doubt.
It will have some tough competition this week. I'm not going to lie, I hope it wins, but I'm not going to be surprised in the least if one or two others get more interest as I wanted to make it tough this week.
Edited by 250 TR, Feb 22 2015, 01:11 AM.
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

Failing to find any fault. Multiple moving parts plus spot on tampo work makes this a standout of recent featured COTD entries.
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pjedsel
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Of course we big kids like to play with our toys, too! :lol: It is a very nice looking transporter and a neat piece for one to have in their racing collection. Years ago I had some of the transporters that Polistil made for their RJ series of formula one race cars - not nearly as nice as this one but still had good play value and design for its day.
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That's a very fine racing car Transporter with some moving parts who invits to play with, nicely detailed a great piece of collection :toy: :D
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mbx64
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That's a really fascinating piece; all of the moving parts, the quality of prints that Zach mentioned, and the cab is very well done, too. This will have my vote.

I sure do love Euro COEs.
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SWEET!
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Careless typo in the original post. I typed it as a 1992, when it is actually a 2002, just in case anyone noticed before I fixed it.
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JustMatt
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Nice! A modern European truck! I like it! :)
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ivantt
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
Stunning!! It has my vote (so far) !
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stretchdog
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Man I need one of these. Every time I get close to winning one I lose lol. well I hope to get one soon. Ill try to convince the wife to pay for it as a bday gift
Edited by stretchdog, Mar 11 2015, 05:53 PM.
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69Stang
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WOW...it was cool to log on and see this bad boy as the COTW!!!!!
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JustMatt
Feb 23 2015, 10:58 AM
Nice! A modern European truck! I like it! :)
:wub: :thumbup: :wave: what a fantastic transporter for fantastic cars ,many thanks :1: :wave: :fiddle: :duh: :1:
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