1/10 R/C Porsche 911 GT2 Racing (TA02SW) LIMITED EDITION
Part #: 84399
Availability: June
MSRP: $226.00
Introduced in 1995, two years after the 993 911 had been launched, this sports car was based on the 911 Turbo and built to GT2 class regulations, with Porsche naming it accordingly.
Although heavily based on the 911 Turbo, the GT2 looked quite radical for the mid-1990s. It was, after all, a road-legal race car! The 911 Turbo was already menacing by appearance, but the GT2 took things up a notch by means of a more aggressive front bumper with side canards, widened fenders, and a massive rear wing with air scoops in the struts. New, wider wheels were also crafted for the GT2 and shod in fatter tires. The ride height was also dropped, taking the GT2 closer to the ground compared to other 993-gen 911s.
The aerodynamic modifications brought dramatic improvements on the performance front, enabling the GT2 to charge from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and reach a top speed of 187 mph, quite a benchmark for 1995.
The GT2’s wider fenders were made from lightweight fiberglass to help the sports car lose more weight. Porsche actually cut the Turbo’s normal fenders and replaced them with bolt-on plastic pieces. The strategy not only helped ease the repair of damaged to the fenders, but also gave the road-going version a distinct racy appearance.
The Tamiya RC car brings this street legal race car back to hobbyists’ hands. It comes back on the chassis platform that enjoyed immense popularity in the early touring car days of R/C, the TA-02. The Porsche 911 GT2 is specifically mounted on a TA-02 variant. Known as the TA-02SW, this version exhibited a short-wheelbase and has wider track to accommodate the scale form of the real sports car. It features a tub chassis with 4-wheel, fully independent suspension coupled with a rear ball differential and a front gear type differential.
Specifications:
- 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit.
- The classic, glamorous form of the 911 GT2 racing is recreated accurately in polycarbonate, including depictions of the bolt-on over fenders.
- Separate parts are included to recreate the rear wing/engine hood unit, plus door mirrors.
- 236mm wheelbase and wide tread setup; similar to that so often employed by Porsche.
- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension is fitted with CVA oil dampers.
- Enclosed front and rear gear cases have built-in diff gears. The rear is fitted with a ball differential.
- Comes with 2-piece wheels, tires and inner tire inserts. The rear of the model uses wide wheels.
- Includes Tamiya TBLE-02S ESC and a type 540 motor.
- Requires: 2-channel radio, 7.2 battery pack/charger and polycarbonate paint.
1/10 R/C Nissan GT-R LM Nismo Launch Version (F103GT)
Part #:58617
Availability: July
MSRP: $242.00
This R/C model depicts the prototype version of the FF layout Nissan GT-R. Its official name and designation is the GT-R LM Nismo. The sports prototype racing car is built by the Nissan Motor Company and their motorsports division Nismo. Designed for the Le Mans Prototype 1 Hybrid (LMP1-H) regulations of the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the GT-R LM is unique amongst Le Mans Prototypes because it utilizes a front mid-engine layout for its internal combustion engine as opposed to the rear mid-engine layout used by nearly all other competitors in the category. It is Nissan's first prototype since the R391 competed in 1999. The car is branded after the Nissan GT-R road car and shares similar engine and drivetrain configurations, but is not related to the sports car. The GT-R LM Nismo program was announced on May 23, 2014. The Tamiya RC rendition faithfully captures all of the real subject nuances and sleek body form.
Specifications:
- 1/10 scale 2WD R/C model assembly kit.
- The body of the prototype GT-R LM Nismo is accurately captured in polycarbonate material.
- The F103GT chassis offers zippy, sharp running thanks to a rear 2WD direct drive setup.
- FRP double deck frame features 1.5mm thick upper and 2.5mm thick lower deck.
- Front coil spring independent suspension employs link-type arms. Rear rigid type suspension features FRP T bar, friction damper plate and coil spring shock unit.
- Height adjustable gear case allows wide range of settings. Includes ball differential for high traction running.
- Front uprights with caster angle of 3 degrees are equipped with 850 ball bearings.
- Type 540 motor included.
- Requires 2-channel radio, ESC, battery and charger to complete the kit.
1/10 R/C TB-04R Chassis Kit LIMITED EDITION
Part #: 84412
Availability: June
MSRP: $654.00
The TB-04R is the “Racing Version” of the popular TB-04 Chassis platform. The kit comes with many of the Hop-Up-Option parts that have been developed to enhance the performance of the car. All the plastic FRP (Fiberglass Reinforced Parts) have been replaced with Carbon Reinforced Plastic for superior feel and durability on the race track.
Standard Spec TB-04 VS. TB-04R:
The TB-04 is a 1/10 scale 4WD machine that incorporates a drive-shaft down the center of the chassis to engage the front and rear gearboxes. The differentials inside the gearboxes are newly designed as they utilize a sealed gear differential system whereby the internal gears movement is controlled by different viscosity differential fluids. The TB-04R comes with a Front Direct Coupling (Spool) and the standard rear sealed gear diff unit.
The double-wishbone suspension system on the standard TB-04 utilizes the same "short reversible" type that has been used on the TB-03, TA-05 Version II, TA-06 and the TRF (Tamiya Racing Factory) 416 and 417 World Championship machines. The TB-04R is equipped with TRF418/419 suspension components.
The TB-04 also incorporates "IFS" (inboard front suspension) whereby the front shocks are positioned horizontally and low to the chassis, so that low profile sports car body shapes can be accurately reproduced without losing any realistic scale appearance. The TB-04R is equipped with front and rear carbon plate shock towers, but it’s possible to use an IFS set up if desired.
Included Hop-Up Options:
- TRF418 Suspension Arm & Front/Rear Uprights
- TRF Big Bore Dampers x4
- Aluminum Suspension Mounts (1A x2pcs., 1XB, 1D)
- Item 54592 TB-04 Front Direct Coupling
- Rear Gear Differential Unit
- TB-04 Aluminum Steering Arms (L/R, Black)
- Aluminum Turnbuckle Shafts
- Hex Screws
- Lightweight Universal Shaft Set (Rear) x2
- TB-04R Carbon Front/Rear Damper Stays* (designed specifically for this chassis kit)
- Item 54578 06 Hard Coated Aluminum Pinion (25T)
- TB-04 Aluminum Steering Bridge (Black)
- Front Double Cardan Drive Shafts (44mm)
- Full Ball Bearings
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