Scalextric Jordan Peugeot 197
Scalextric Jordan Peugeot 197
Product Details
Discover the Jordan Peugeot 197 slot car from Scalextric, a high-quality slot car designed for collectors, enthusiasts and racers. Manufactured to a high standard with excellent attention to detail, this model is ideal for display, collection or track use.
Key Features
- High-quality construction and realistic detailing.
- Suitable for collectors and hobby enthusiasts.
- Carefully inspected before dispatch.
- Ideal for display or collection.
- Excellent gift for model enthusiasts.
- Fast and secure UK shipping.
Specifications
| Scale | 1:32 |
|---|---|
| Product Brand | Scalextric |
| Product Code | SCC 0098 |
| Model | Jordan Peugeot 197 |
| Condition | Used |
| Analogue or digital | Analogue |
| Digital Ready | - |
| Working Lights | - |
Why Buy This Product?
- Authentic and detailed finish.
- Great addition to any collection.
- Excellent value for money.
- Quality checked before shipping.
- Trusted retailer with excellent customer service.
The real Jordan Peugeot 197
The Jordan Peugeot 197 was the challenger driven by the Jordan Grand Prix team during the 1997 Formula One World Championship. Designed by Gary Anderson and Tim Holloway, the car stood out immediately on the grid due to its striking, vibrant yellow livery adorned with a distinctive snake motif on the nosecone—a marketing masterstroke that made it an instant fan favorite. Beneath the bodywork, the 197 was powered by the Peugeot A14 3.0-liter V10 engine. This powerplant was immensely fast and capable of producing over 750 horsepower, but it frequently suffered from reliability issues and overheating, which ultimately capped the car's true performance potential throughout the grueling seventeen-race calendar.
Behind the wheel was a fresh and dynamic driver lineup consisting of a young Ralf Schumacher, making his F1 debut, and the talented Italian Giancarlo Fisichella. Both drivers demonstrated immense raw speed and pushed the 197 to its limits, frequently challenging the established front-runners like Ferrari and Williams. A standout moment of the season occurred at the Argentine Grand Prix, where Schumacher secured a brilliant third-place finish, marking his first-ever career podium. Later in the year, Fisichella went one step better by securing a magnificent second place at the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa-Francorchamps, showcasing the car's excellent aerodynamic balance in tricky, wet-weather conditions.
By the end of the 1997 season, the Jordan Peugeot 197 had proven itself to be a formidable, upper-midfield contender. The team accumulated a total of 33 world championship points, securing a highly respectable fifth place in the World Constructors' Championship. While the car's fragile mechanical reliability prevented Jordan from taking an elusive maiden victory, the 197 laid the crucial performance foundations for the team's future success. It remains a beloved icon of late-1990s Formula One, remembered as much for its aggressive on-track performances as it is for its legendary snake-themed aesthetic.
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