| Power | ⚡ Electric |
|---|---|
| Category | Cars, Trucks & Buggies |
| Scale | 1/10 |
| Discipline | Monster Truck |
| Released | 1999 |
| Stock motor | RS-540S included in kit |
| Stock ESC | Not included (sold separately) |
| Stock servo | Not included (sold separately) |
| Battery | Not included (battery/charger sold separately) — 7.2V pack required |
| Stock gearing | Lowest gear ratio 18.3:1, fully-enclosed gearbox with differential |
Modernized reissue on the WR-02 chassis: monocoque frame with side reinforcement, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension, sealed differential, rear wheelie bar with roller for longer/more stable wheelies. Chassis weight 1.71kg (bare, not full built weight — left unset here rather than guessed). Dimensions 325x272x270mm, 172mm wheelbase. Same Willys M38 jeep body theme as the original 1982 Wild Willy.
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Specs verified from: tamiya.com (58242); tamiyabase.com; tamiyausa.com; hobbyking.com