Tamiya Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR 1997 TC-01 Chassis RC Car Kit 58731

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR R/C car kit first made its appearance in the Tamiya product catalog in 1998 on the popular TA-03R chassis platform then later the easy to assemble TT-01E platform. The CLK-GTR has made a return this time on our high-performance TC-01 chassis platform, which is destined to provide the most performance yet as it takes advantage of the Mercedes sleek body profile and the low center of gravity of the TC-01!

TC-01: Seriously Low-Profile

This durable composite monocoque-frame chassis provides shaft driven 4WD from a central motor via front and rear propeller shafts, with oil filled gear differentials. 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs long arms, plus inboard setups front and rear with oil shock-dampers actuated by push rods and rocker arms to allow the use of low-profile bodies. Adjust spacer width to easily alter camber, skid, and toe angle settings. Both suspension arms and uprights are identical left, right, front and rear, for more efficient maintenance and pit work.

This R/C model assembly kit recreates the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR car which took six wins in dominating the 1997 FIA GT Championship. Although inheriting the 2-door coupe form and front section of its base road car, the racecar looked rather different and that aerodynamically honed form is recreated by a polycarbonate body, while separately molded components are used for the nose emblem, A pillar-mounted side mirrors, rear spoiler and rear wing. A full sticker sheet recreates this successful car's livery to round off the model.

Features

• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 470mm, width: 194mm. Wheelbase: 257mm.
• 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR is recreated in lightweight and durable polycarbonate.
• Separately molded white ABS plastic parts recreate side mirrors and rear wing.
• Silver mesh wheels are paired with racing slick tires. (The rear wheels are wide tread.)
  TC-01 chassis
• The durable and composite monocoque-frame chassis provides shaft driven 4WD from a central motor via front and rear propeller shafts, with oil filled gear differentials.
• 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs A-shaped long arms, plus inboard setups front and rear with oil dampers actuated by push rods and rocker arms.
• Use spacers and shims to easily alter camber, skid, and toe angle settings.
• Both suspension arms and uprights are identical left, right, front and rear, for more efficient pit work.
• Rear transverse battery position is also compatible with 139x47x25mm square-shaped battery packs.

Requires

2-channel radio, LOW-PROFILE steering servo, (Note: Standard Size Servos cannot be used), motor, ESC, 7.2-7.4volt battery with compatible battery charger, and Tamiya PS paint.