1/43 Model Review: 1999 Benetton B199 Playlife

Background

The 1999 Benetton tried some new radical technology, a front torque transfer system and twin clutch gearbox, but these proved troublesome. But the car was heavy and the aerodynamics were not as sophisticated as its rivals and the car was disappointing compared to its predecessors. The team managed 16 points, with Fisichella's 2nd place in Canada the highlight of the year. Fisichella was in contention for the win at the crazy European Grand Prix but spun out of the lead. Wurz only scored two points finishes in a disappointing season.

Minichamps

Minichamps 430990010

The Benetton is another long 1999 car, only just fitting in the old Minichamps box. The model is the standard Minichamps, with good proportions and simple details. With there being no alternative models of this car in this scale, this is a reasonable car to have in your collection, but it's not a particularly popular model, trading for cheap prices and not many being actually bought/sold.
Score: 7/10