Following completing an impressive 6th in its first Dakar Rally, an 18 day 11,000km treacherous journey crossing through Sahara wilderness, the 2004 Volkswagen Touareg now makes its method to Tamiya&39;s 1/10 R/C car show. An awesome off-road framework coupled with a perfectly reproduced scale human anatomy, it willn&39;t get superior to this!
About the Touareg Dakar Rally
Making its debut inside years Dakar Rally, unquestionably the toughest rally worldwide, the expectations associated with Touareg team had been simple, just finish the race. With a 57percent retirement rate into the vehicle category, rendering it one of many most challenging Dakar rallies ever, not merely did the Touareg meet these expectations, it superceded them. B. Saby in vehicle no. 224 finished 6th general, and the Queen for the Desert J. Kleinschmidt, truly the only ever feminine winner associated with Rally, took out 1st invest stage 16, and guaranteed 4 other top-5 phase finishes to rise from 123rd destination to complete seventeenth overall. The Touareg rally version features large air-intakes on the top and bonnet, and cleansing fan inside cockpit, an indispensable fitting for wilderness running. The Touareg exhibited its energy, maneuverability and speed in its first year, a declaration of things to come.
Tough and Reliable
Ladder framework style tub framework not just provides accurate reproduction of the particular Dakar Rally Touareg, but also durability and top driving performance. 4WD drive train is powered by a motor mounted in the front, with a universal joint propeller shaft linking front gearbox with back axle. A front and back differential gear guarantees smooth cornering, with choice of back diff lock installation to get most readily useful running performance on a rough track.
Oil Damper Suspension
Good quality oil dampers are along with dual wishbone suspension system in the front and 4-link rigid suspension system inside backside, supplying exemplary surprise absorption and adequate swing regardless the terrain. High grip tire tread also increases unbeatable performance on off road tracks.
Fundamental Specs
- Overall size: 462mm
- General width: 198mm
- General height: 181mm
- Chassis material: ABS
- Suspension: dual wishbone (Front), 4-link rigid (backside)
- Drive train: 4WD
- Includes a kind 540 motor
- Tire diameter: 88mm (F&R)
Needed Products (Available Individually)
- R/C device: Adspec GT-I or 2-channel R/C system with FET
- Battery: Tamiya 7.2V Racing Pack or comparable
ELECTRIC KITS NEED: (unless claimed differently above)- Broadcast: 2-Channel with servo(s)
- Battery: 6-cell flat with standard Tamiya connector
- Charger: AC/DC timed or peak for 6-cell battery pack
- Paint: PS for Polycarbonate/TS for ABS
- Misc. Products: Building and track equipment
