Beemax 24026 Peugeot 306 Maxi EVO2 1998 Monte Carlo Rally Class Winner 1/24

The plastic model kit Beemax 24026 Peugeot 306 Maxi EVO2 1998 Monte Carlo Rally Class Winner in 1/24 scale is a faithfully reproduced kit representing one of the most famous rally cars of the late 1990s. The model replicates the winning car from the 1998 Monte Carlo Rally, driven by the legendary Gilles Panizzi and representing the colors of France.

• Model scale: 1/24
• Country of use: France
• Period of operation: Contemporary period – 1995-1999
• Category: Plastic model kit
• Material: High-quality plastic, new parts for EVO2 version
• Length when assembled: 166 mm
• Width when assembled: 75 mm
• Extras: Decals for Gilles Panizzi Monte Carlo 1998 version, accurately reproduced interior details, new components: rear bumper, fog lights, wheels, rear wing, interior computer parts

Historical and Technical Description:

The Peugeot 306 Maxi EVO2 was one of the most advanced F2 Kit Cars, developed based on 1994 regulations limiting engine displacement to 2 liters and featuring front-wheel drive. The combination of a high-power naturally aspirated engine (over 250 HP) and very low chassis weight (just 960 kg), along with an advanced X-Track sequential gearbox, was key. On tarmac stages, the car achieved impressive times—often matching or even surpassing much more powerful and four-wheel-drive rally cars.

The EVO2, created in 1997, was fine-tuned for performance on tarmac tracks in the World Rally Championship. The version represented by this model won the F2 class at the 1998 Monte Carlo Rally, which significantly elevated this car’s status in the motorsport world.

Model Features:

The model impresses with exceptional attention to detail – both the body, including the characteristic EVO2 fenders and spoilers, as well as the richly equipped interior with a full safety cage, rally gear, and a detailed chassis. The decals allow you to recreate Gilles Panizzi’s car from Monte Carlo ’98. The kit does not include glue or paints.

Who is it recommended for?

The Beemax 24026 Peugeot 306 Maxi EVO2 model is especially recommended for intermediate and advanced automotive modelers (difficulty level 3/5). It’s an excellent choice for rally fans, collectors of World Rally Car series models, and motorsport enthusiasts who value faithful detail reproduction and the opportunity to build models with historical background.