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Tamiya SKU: 58489 Barcode: 4950344080854

RC AVANTE 2011 Kit 58489

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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.

  • 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)
    Requires: 2-channel radio, servo, ESC, 7.2 volt battery & compatible battery charger, and Tamiya PS polycarbonate paint