Tamiya 58489 - 1/10 Avante 2011 Off-Road Buggy

This is a re-release of a Tamiya Radio Control classic! In March 1988, Tamiya released an electric R/C 4WD racing buggy called the "Avante" and it has since become a special machine in Tamiya"s R/C history. The machine featured a unique shaft-driven 4WD system which was taken from Tamiya"s first 4WD R/C buggy, the Hotshot. It also featured a highly sophisticated design including a FRP double-deck chassis layout, longitudinal motor & battery positions, and a formula-type body with chassis fairing. It was equipped with innovative components such as a compact gearbox with 3 small planetary gears, a center diff to increase stability, a fully adjustable suspension, and cam-lock wheel caps.

In 2011 the Avante made its return to the Tamiya library of R/C car offerings. It has a few updates, such as universal drive-shafts and machined aluminum uprights, to give the 2011 version increased durability and performance over the original. The Avante was such a distinctive R/C machine, many of its mechanisms have become standard features on modern R/C cars.

Features:

• Length: 420mm, Width: 240mm, Height: 140mm
• Wheelbase: 260mm
• Tread F/R: 200mm
• Tire Width/Diameter: 38/88mm
• Chassis: 2mm Thick Carbon Double Deck
• Longitudinally-Placed Motor Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD
• Diff Gear F/R: Planetary, Center: Ball Diff
• 3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod
• 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension
• Front & Rear Oil Dampers
• Gear Ratio＝8.33:1
• Type 540 Motor (25T)
• Requires an Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately) 

Specs:

Adjustable Gear Ratio: Yes
Bearings: shielded ball bearing
Body Material: Clear Polycarbonate
Body Stickers: Included
Chassis Material: Fiberglass plate
Construction Type: Assembly Kit
Differential Type: Gear
Drive Type: 4WD
Led Light Buckets: no
Led Lights: no
Required To Complete: 2-channel radio, steering servo, ESC, 7.2volt battery & battery charger, and Tamiya PS paint.
Scale: 1/10
Shock Dampe:r Oil-filled damper
Length: 420mm
Gear Ratio: 1:8.33
Width: 240mm
Height: 115mm
Wheelbase: 260mm
Tread (L/R): 200mm
Minimum Ground Clearance: 40mm
Weight: 1300g
Double-Deck Frame
Tires (F/R): 38/88mm
Suspension: Fully Independent Double Wishbone
Terrain Use: Off-Road