Tecnomodel has announced that it will be making the 1962 Ferrari 330 TRI race car in 1:18 scale. As you can expect from Tecnomodel, this model will be made using high-quality resin with photo-etch parts for precise detailing. Each model is an individually numbered limited edition and is supplied with a display base and display case.
Versions Available
Press Version Red
The car in plain-body red, referred to by Tecnomodel as the “Press Version”. This press version features the anti-roll bar and tall windscreen spec.
1:18 Ferrari 330 TRI-LM 1962 Press Version Red – Limited Edition Resin Model – Tecnomodel
1962 24h Le Mans Overall Winner No.8 Phill Hill, Olivier Gendebien
91The highlight of the announcement for many collectors. The car that won the overall 1962 Le Mans, finishing ahead of the No.19 Ferrari 250 GTO. Piloted by Phill Hill and Olivier Gendebien, the duo raced excellently to claim a dominant win.
1:18 Ferrari 330 TRI-LM 1962 24h Le Mans Winner No.6 P.Hill, O.Gendebien – Limited Edition Resin Model – Tecnomodel
1962 Bridghampton 400KM Winner No.8 Pedro Rodriquez
As raced by Pedro Rodriquez to win the 400km endurance race at Bridghampton Race Circuit in the United States.
1:18 Ferrari 330 TRI-LM 1962 Bridghampton 400km Winner No.8 Pedro Rodriquez – Limited Edition Resin Model – Tecnomodel
1962 24h Le Mans Test No.14 3rd Place
As raced by Mike Parkes, Giancarlo Baghetti and Willy Mairesse in the Test for the 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans.
1:18 Ferrari 330 TRI-LM 1962 24h Le Mans Test No.14 3rd Place M.Parks, G.Baghetti, W.Mairesse – Limited Edition Resin Model – Tecnomodel
1962 Canada Mosport Team N.A.R.T. No.44 Pedro Rodriquez
As raced by Pedro Rodriquez to win the 1962 Canada Mosport race in the Team N.A.R.T. No.14 car.
1:18 Ferrari 330 TRI 1962 Canada Mosport Team NART No.44 Red Pedro Rodriquez – Limited Edition Resin Model – Tecnomodel
1962 Press Version – Without Roll-Bar and Lower Windscreen
Plain-body “press version” in red. This spec features the lower windscreen and roll-bar delete.
1:18 Ferrari 330 TRI-LM 1962 No Roll-Bar Lower Windshield Red – Limited Edition Resin Model – Tecnomodel
About the Ferrari 330 TRI
The Ferrari 330 TRI/LM (Testa Rossa Indianapolis/Le Mans) was a one-off racing car developed by Ferrari in 1962. It was the final evolution of the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa series and the last front-engined car to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the end of an era as mid-engined designs became dominant.
Versions and Evolution
The 330 TRI/LM was an evolution of Ferrari’s successful 250 Testa Rossa models, specifically the 250 TRI/61, but with significant modifications:
- Engine: It was powered by a 4.0-litre (3967 cc) V12 engine, derived from the Ferrari 400 Superamerica road car, producing around 390 bhp.
- Chassis: The car used a modified 250 TRI/61 chassis, reinforced to handle the increased power.
- Aerodynamics: It featured a redesigned body, optimised for long-distance endurance racing.
- Transmission: The gearbox and suspension were also upgraded to cope with the additional stress.
The 330 TRI/LM was a unique car, with no direct “versions” beyond this single chassis, chassis number 0808, which was converted from a previous 250 TRI/61.
Achievements
- 1962 24 Hours of Le Mans: Driven by Phil Hill and Olivier Gendebien, the Ferrari 330 TRI/LM secured a dominant overall victory. This marked Ferrari’s third consecutive Le Mans win and was particularly historic as it was the last front-engined car to win Le Mans.
- It remained Ferrari’s most powerful and last Testa Rossa before mid-engine designs took over.