The Fighting Buggy was originally exported as the Super Champ in 1982 across the globe. For a limited time only, it is back as a special re-release celebrating 30-plus years after it originally made its debut in hobby stores.
The re-release kit begins with a new name, which is the same as that used by the original Japanese release of the R/C model. While it features a variety of tweaks and upgrades, Tamiya's designers made sure to retain the drivability, appearance and characteristics of the original.
Scale | 1/10 |
Construction type | Assembly kit |
Terrain use | Off-Road |
Drive-train | 2WD |
Drive type | Gearbox |
Drive line | Dog bone |
Differential type | Gear |
Suspension | Independent suspension |
Steering mechanism | Bell-crank |
Shock damper | Oil-filled damper |
Shock damper material | Aluminum |
Tire type | Rubber |
Tire tread | Grooved front/pin spike rear |
Body material | ABS Plastic |
Chassis material | Fiberglass |
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) | Not included |
ESC model | N/A |
LED Light buckets | No |
LED lights | No |
Motor | 540-brushed type |
Bearings | Shielded ball bearing |
Adjustable camber | Fixed |
Adjustable toe angles | Front only |
Adjustable ground clearance | Fixed |
Adjustable gear ratio | Yes |
Adjustable wheelbase | Fixed |
Adjustable track width | Fixed |
Adjustable shock angle | Fixed |
Special feature 1 | The classic body of the original is reproduced in durable ABS resin with an aluminum roof panel with wing. |
Special feature 2 | Newly-designed stickers retain many of the themes of the classic model while also adding some new motifs. |
Special feature 3 | New lightweight and durable 2.5mm thick FRP chassis plate. |
Special feature 4 | Newly-designed parts recreate original transverse damper rear suspension setup with progressive spring and separate oil reserve tank. |
Special feature 5 | Front suspension is double trailing arm type. Front/rear suspension arms are die-cast. |
Special feature 6 | Employs durable die-cast sealed gear case with direct drive setup, which also houses the motor. |
Special feature 7 | Ribbed front and rear spike tires. They are fitted securely to 3-piece wheels. |
Special feature 8 | Comes in nostalgic blister pack style packaging. |
Requires A | 2-channel radio gear & electronic speed control |
Requires B | 7.2 battery & charger |
Requires C | TS plastic model paint |