Tamiya 1/12 Scale Lamborghini Cheetah RC Model Kit

Tamiya 1/12 Scale Lamborghini Cheetah RC Model Kit

Tamiya is delighted to announce a re-released and upgraded version of the kit, which recreates a Cheetah prototype, a military vehicle announced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show.

FEATURES:

• The durable styrene plastic body (moulded in PS Desert Yellow) realistically depicts the angular, doorless form 
• Interior features such as meter panel, seats and fire extinguisher, and rear plate mesh are authentically depicted
• The body is mounted inside front and rear for a more realistic look
• Front and rear double wishbone suspension features upper and lower H-arms and adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs
• A driver figure is also included
• The instruction manual includes a 4-language background story text of the actual car
• The 2WD chassis has a lightweight, rigid duralumin U-shaped plate, and utilises a lengthwise battery pack in the centre and a rear-mounted motor
• The receiver and ESC are positioned on either side in duralumin rear R/C equipment trays for optimum balance
• Sealed gearbox helps prevent dust and small stones from entering the model
• 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs 4 adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs
• Updated semi-pneumatic tyres – which feature a flat chevron tread pattern – are paired with durable three-piece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs
• A duralumin front underguard protects the model in crashes
• ESC and Torque-tuned motor included.

SPECIFICATIONS:

• Length: 400mm
• Width: 174mm
• Height: 140mm

HISTORY:

Originally born from a collaboration with the American company MTI (Mobility Technology International), the Cheetah project aimed to create an all-terrain military vehicle for the U.S. market. The prototype was initially assembled in the United States and later finished at Lamborghini’s facilities in Italy. In what was, for an off-road car, an unusual mount over the rear axle, its engine was a waterproofed 5.9-litre Chrysler V8 offering 180 hp that sent power to a limited-slip differential via a 3-speed automatic transmission. While the Cheetah prototype never entered production, it was still a testament to Lamborghini’s innovation and significantly enriched their technical expertise, representing an important experimental phase that would later lead to modern military vehicles such as the Humvee. Indeed, it served as a fundamental testing ground for the subsequent evolution of the brand’s high-performance off-road vehicles, anticipating concepts later successfully implemented in the famous Lamborghini LM002, the first modern sports SUV.

Required for completion (not included): 2 Channel Radio System, 1 Servo, Battery and Charger, glue, and paint.

Carson RC Pack, Batteries & Charger (C707132):

This product, developed by Carson, is designed especially for Tamiya RC car kits. Included in the box are the radio handset, receiver, steering servo, 7.2v battery and charger.

• Carson 2.4Ghz Reflex 3.1 Twin Stick Radio with Receiver and Steering Servo
• 7.2V 2100mAh Battery with Tamiya Connector
• 300ma Trickle Charger
• Designed for use with Tamiya Radio Control Car Kits
• New Auto-Scanning Interference-Free Radio System - no more cross-control issues

Deluxe Materials Plastic Magic Cement 40ml (AD83):

Plastic Magic Cement is a thin, liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. It is non-toxic, non-flammable, has minimal odour and almost zero emissions when compared to competitors.