Tamiya 58732 1/10 GIULA SPRINT (MB-01) EXCL ESC

Go Sporty!

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA was developed as the lightweight, tuned race version of the 2-door coupe Giulia Sprint GT and released in 1965. 500 units were produced and in the late 1960s the works car became class champion several times in the European Touring Car Championship; also run by other racing teams, it caught many an eye at the racetrack. This assembly kit recreates that classic car as a radio control model, with a polycarbonate body plus stickers to create a design inspired by the numerous club racers driven run by amateur drivers.

The MB-01 Chassis

The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbase, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. This model employs a midship motor, rear-wheel drive setup. Without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance.

- Bathtub type chassis
- Midship motor, rear-wheel drive
- 4-bevel differential gear
- 3-piece steering tie-rod
- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension
- Friction dampers
- Gear ratio = 5.83:1 (using kit 29T pinion)
- Type 540 motor
- Electronic speed controller (ESC) is sold separately

This classic body is revitalized with a new color scheme inspired by club racers in days gone by.

A metal-plated front grille and stickers with markings in the colors of the Italian tricolor are included.

Plated side mirrors are separately molded.

Stickers recreate the rear combination lamps.

Classic wheels are paired with treaded radial tires.

The compact MB-01 chassis. For this model, it is assembled with a middle wheelbase: 225mm.

The servo is installed in the right-rear of the model, and moves the steering linkage via a link rod.

The four-wheel double wishbone suspension uses symmetrical arms.

Coil sprung dampers come as standard, although you can upgrade them with M-Chassis aluminum dampers if you wish.

The motor resides in the left rear, with power going to the wheels via propeller shaft.

The motor mount is assembled as a unit, and secured to the chassis using two screws.

The 4-bevel gear differential is the same as that on the TT-02; this chassis is compatible with TT-02 Hop-Up Option differentials.

The flip-up battery holder gives quick access.

Rear double wishbone suspension gives a stable drive.

Suspension elements are also unitized to help with pit and repair work.

This versatile chassis can be assembled into three wheelbases and two drivetrain layouts.