1/10 Hotshot 4x4 Off-Road Buggy Kit

1/10 Hotshot 4x4 Off-Road Buggy Kit Overview

With its aggressive-looking body design and low center of gravity, the Hotshot, Tamiya's first shaft-driven 4WD R/C buggy, made waves when it was introduced in 1985. The unique 3-piece chassis included such innovative features as front/rear mono-shock oil dampers, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension equipped with stabilizers, and front/rear fully-enclosed gearboxes equipped with thrust ball bearings and differential gears. A wide array of Option Parts were produced especially for modifying the Hotshot, and the machine became something that every youth at that time dreamed of. Fans have clamored for a re-release of the epoch-making R/C car, and Tamiya now brings back this legend to let fans relive their childhood memories.

Tamiya designers have given the Hotshot a makeover, replacing older, harder to assemble parts with modern equivalents but still keeping true to the spirit of the original Hotshot. While the front/rear double wishbone suspensions and adjustable mono-shock oil dampers remain the same, the drivetrain features modern dog bone type propeller shafts for enhanced reliability. The oil dampers have also been changed to the more modern diaphragm type. Also, with the use of a modern ESC, the original Hotshot's rear aluminum heat sink was no longer necessary. However, the Hotshot would not look the same without it, so our solution was to install a dummy part to remain faithful to the original look. Take this updated Hotshot out for a spin and compare it to today's R/C buggies to experience how far this hobby has developed!

1/10 Hotshot 4x4 Off-Road Buggy Kit Product Specifications

• BatterySold Separately
• BodyPre-cut Polycarbonate
• ChargerSold Separately
• ChassisABS Resin Monocoque
• Completion LevelKit
• Differential3-Bevel Diffs
• Drive TypeForward/Brake/Reverse
• Drivetrain4WD
• Gear Ratio8.1:1, 10.04:1
• Motor SizeRS540
• Motor TypeBrushed
• Power TypeElectric
• Product Height5.90551" (150 mm)
• Product Length15.3543" (390 mm)
• Product Weight44.79 oz (1270g)
• Product Width9.25197" (235 mm)
• RadioSold Separately
• ReceiverSold Separately
• Scale1/10
• ServosSold Separately
• Speed ControlIncluded
• Suspension4-Wheel Double Wishbone
• Vehicle TypeBuggy