Tamiya RC Avante (2011) Kit 58489

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 an 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 centre 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 aluminium 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: 2-channel radio, servo, ESC, 7.2 volt battery & compatible battery charger, and Tamiya PS polycarbonate paint.

Specifications
●Length: 692mm, Width: 192mm, Height: 330mm, Weight: Approx. 3.9kg (*with all equipment attached) ●Wheelbase: 433mm＋103mm ●Tread: 156mm (Front), 138mm (Rear, Double Tire) ●Chassis: Aluminum & Polycarbonate Resin Ladder Frame ●Suspension: Front/Rear Leaf Springs ●Caster Angle (Front/Rear): 0°/0° ●Camber Angle (Front/Rear): 0°/0° ●Toe Angle (Front/Rear): 0°/0° ●Dampers: Front/Rear Aluminum Friction Dampers ●Drivetrain: Rear 2-Axle Drive ●Transmission: 3-Gear Transmission (gear shifting operated from transmitter) ●Gear Ratio: (1st Gear) 32.49:1, (2nd Gear) 17.76:1, (3rd Gear) 10.66:1 ●Diff Gear: 3-Bevel Diff. ●Motor: Type 540 ●Tire Width: 22mm (Front/Rear) ●Tire Diameter: 83mm (Front/Rear) ●Included Items (Japan only): 4-channel transmitter & receiver, MFC-01, 2 servos, 7.2V battery pack & charger ●Requires four R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter (sold separately)