The 1982 Formula 1 season was defined as much by loss as by speed. When Patrick Tambay took the start at Monza on 12 September 1982, he was carrying the weight of number 27 — Gilles Villeneuve's number — alongside Ferrari's championship ambitions. This 1:18 resin model by GP Replicas captures the exact specification of that car: the aerodynamically revised late-version 126C2, as it raced on that afternoon in Italy.
Ferrari's Turbo Breakthrough: The 126C2 Late Version
Introduced as a successor to the 126CK, the Ferrari 126C2 brought a longer wheelbase and revised bodywork from the Belgian GP onwards — a package often called the late or B version. Power came from Ferrari's Tipo 021, a 1.5-litre twin-turbocharged 120° V6 producing approximately 580–600 bhp in race trim. This was Ferrari's landmark commitment to the turbo era, and the 126C2 ultimately secured the 1982 Constructors' Championship — its points contributed by Villeneuve, Pironi, and Tambay across the season.
Car #27, Monza 1982: Honour and Speed
Tambay had joined Ferrari mid-season after Villeneuve's death at the Belgian GP. At Monza, he wore #27 — a number that Ferrari chose not to retire but to continue as a mark of respect. On 12 September, Tambay finished second in #27, behind race winner René Arnoux driving for Renault. Tambay had already won at Hockenheim that year; Monza added another chapter to a season of remarkable composure under pressure.
GP Replicas: Specialist Resin at 1:18
This 1:18 scale model is produced by GP Replicas, a manufacturer specialising in highly detailed Formula 1 replicas in resin. The Rosso Corsa livery is reproduced with Fiat and Agip sponsorship graphics, faithful to the Monza race specification. This variant — denoted CWD — includes a seated driver figure of Patrick Tambay, occupying the cockpit and adding a level of display presence that distinguishes it from the standard release. Hand-assembly is characteristic of GP Replicas' production approach across their 1:18 Formula 1 range.
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What is the historical significance of car #27 at Monza in 1982?
Car #27 was the number previously raced by Gilles Villeneuve, who died during qualifying at the 1982 Belgian GP. Ferrari assigned the number to Tambay as a continuation of the seat. At Monza, Tambay finished second behind race winner René Arnoux (Renault).
Who manufactured this model and what material is it made from?
The model is produced by GP Replicas, a specialist in 1:18 Formula 1 replicas. It is built from resin, which allows for the fine surface detail and livery accuracy typical of the brand's F1 range.
Does this model include a driver figure?
Yes. This variant includes a seated Patrick Tambay figure in the cockpit, consistent with GP Replicas' CWD (Complete With Driver) product designation.
Did the Ferrari 126C2 win the 1982 Constructors' Championship?
Yes. Ferrari won the 1982 Constructors' Championship with the 126C2, with points contributed by Villeneuve, Pironi, and Tambay across the season.
