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Only one real JOTA existed, and that was accidentally destroyed, the remaining Miura SVJ's are based on normal Miura P400. This model represents a custom version, probably chassis 3781. Many clients asked to have their P400 changed into a copy of the beautiful JOTA. Although not one is identical to the original, many just copied the body features.   Kyosho did quite a fantastic job, its sleek, stance looks great, paint job is perfect and details are finely made. Most of the meshes are real, only the ones behind the doors are not. Lights are a perfect reproduction with no attachment stubs. The model has a fine number of opening parts; these being the doors, engine cover, rear boot, front compartment and a filler cap. Hinges are quite superb. Sadly the front does not stay up by itself.   The car's engine is another area which varied from version to version. If this is indeed chassis 3781, the following modifications were made; The engine was rumoured to be converted into dry sump, modified cams were mounted together with open Weber carburettors and a very loud race type exhaust system was installed. Kyosho did the job perfectly. Its all wired up, no excess chrome, everything looks so darn realistic. Surely one of the best engines for a model of this range. The front is almost as nice, I am only annoyed that its quite hard to see. Can't fault Kyosho for that though!   The carpeted interior is another thumbs up. Seatbelts are separate while the the rest is hard black plastic. The accuracy is perfect and detailing is quite superb. The seats are a Recaro race spec, these are not marked on the model.   Wheels and functional suspension are yet another strong point. The wheels are quite realistic in gold and silver, it's even got a valve! The Pirelli tyres are not marked. The worse part has to be the brake section, they are not well detailed. They are supposed to be just like the Porsche 917's as this custom used a system taken from that Porsche but the model just has a plain piece of grey plastic with both caliper and disk static. The undercarriage is quite good. Mostly sealed in black, it does show some other details in the engine and axle area.   Kyosho's effort is sometimes clouded by 'inaccuracy comments'. Its quite hard to consider this as all SVJ are marginally different. Although, I truely belief that this replica in red is chassis 3781, and thus it is quite accurate. In conclusion, this is one of the best medium range models ever. Don't think about getting it, just get it!