Factory stock specs
| Power | ⚡ Electric |
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| Category | Cars, Trucks & Buggies |
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| Scale | 1/10 |
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| Discipline | buggy |
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| Released | 1984 |
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| Stock motor | RS-540 brushed included |
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| Stock ESC | Included: Tamiya ESC (current re-release kit) |
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| Stock servo | Not included (sold separately) |
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| Battery | Not included (7.2V battery/charger sold separately) |
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| Weight | 874 g (1.9 lb) |
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Worth knowing
Classic 2WD off-road buggy kit (re-release, orig. 1984); ABS bathtub frame, sealed diff gearbox, oil-filled rear dampers. Requires 2-ch radio/servo/battery to complete
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Specs verified from: amainhobbies.com (TAM58336); motionrc.com; hubhobby.com