Tamiya welcomes this limited edition version of Item 58740 1/10 R/C Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (BT-01) (short wheelbase and midship rear motor / rear-wheel drive (MR)) with the polycarbonate body pre-painted in White (PS-1) with Smoke (PS-31) windows, with pre-cut wheel arches and pre-made body mount holes, which is great for not only beginners but also R/C veterans.
Drive to feel the legendary machine
Ever since its debut in 1964 cars with the Porsche 911 name have set pulses racing worldwide, and in that legendary pantheon the Carrera RS 2.7 occupies a special position. Developed to join European GT car races, it first broke cover at the 1972 Paris Auto Salon , sporting a powerful 2.7-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, further refined aerodynamics and lightening across the board. The Carrera RSR 2.8 was even racier and really brought home the bacon in 1973, victorious in the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and Targa Florio. This assembly kit R/C model recreates the RSR 2.8 with a polycarbonate body capturing the mesmerising form with ducktail and bulging fenders.
Options Galore: the 2WD BT-01 Chassis
The 2WD BT-01 chassis gives a choice of two types of wheelbase, and front- or rear-wheel drive system. Without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; front (FR) or midship rear (MR) motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized Sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.
Ever-changing: 2WD BT-01 chassis
The easy-to-use 2WD BT-01 chassis provides two different wheelbases, and you can choose a front- or rear-wheel drive system, making the model closer to the real car. Without removing the battery, motor and remote control components, it can be converted to front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive by changing the final transmission gear and steering axle. When rear-wheel drive, you can also choose front (FR) or rear (MR). Two motor positions. The 4-wheel double-wishbone suspension system equipped with friction shock absorbers has a symmetrical design front and rear. The componentized design of each part such as the "motor seat assembly", "final transmission gear assembly", and "suspension assembly" makes assembly easier and improves maintainability.
Features
- The modular structure of each part makes the BT-01 chassis easier to assemble and maintain.
- The servo is housed in the right rear, with a long link rod used in the 3-piece setup.
- A 3-piece steering system controlled by a servomotor installed on the right rear of the vehicle body extending out a long link.
- The double-wishbone suspension uses symmetrical arms. he suspension system is a symmetrical double wishbone design.
- While coil-sprung dampers are fitted as standard, the BT-01 can be used with separately sold TRF Special Dampers (Hard Black Coating). Friction shock absorbers are standard. It can also be replaced with an optional TRF special shock absorber (black reinforced coating).
- The unitized motor mount is affixed to the chassis with 2 screws. Some parts of the modular motor base can be attached and detached on the chassis with only 2 screws.
- Power goes from the midship rear motor to the rear wheels via propeller shaft. The mid-mounted motor transmits power to the rear wheels through the drive shaft.
- The BT-01 uses a plastic 4-bevel differential gear, and is compatible with TT-02
- Hop-Up Options such as ball differentials and oil-filled differentials.
- The differential is the same resin-made 4-bevel gear type as the TT-02 chassis.
- Can be replaced with an optional TT-02 ball differential or oil-filled differential.
- Here is the rear double-wishbone suspension. As the car corners, rear wheels gain toe-in for better stability.
- Shown here is double wishbone rear wheel suspension. The wheel toes tilt in to ensure stability when turning.
- Suspension components are also unitized for smoother pit work.
- The componentized suspension system can provide excellent maintainability.
- Flip-up battery holders let you change the battery quickly.
- The flip-up battery cover makes battery replacement faster.
- A transponder holder is also included – great for races! Equipped with an answering machine holder to make participating in the competition easier.
- As illustrated here, the BT-01 can be assembled in 3 different setups, each offering 2 wheelbases: 251mm and 257mm.
- The chassis can be configured as front-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive. When rear-wheel drive is available, two different motor installation positions can be selected. The wheelbase is also available in 251mm and 257mm.
- Pre painted Body Shell
Requires
- 2-channel R/C system
- Servo motor for steering
- R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter
- Battery pack & charger
Sold separately
- 2ch remote control unit
- Steering servo motor
- Transmitter uses AA batteries
- Rechargeable batteries and chargers for remote control cars
