Tamiya 58748 TAMIYA 1/10 VW GOLF II GTi (INCL ESC) MB-01

The FF drivetrain Golf is one of Volkswagen's most iconic cars. From its first appearance in 1974, the Volkswagen Golf has continued to develop and lead the worldwide compact car class. In 1986, the Golf II GTI 16V was added to the second-generation model Golf II lineup which had made its debut in 1983. With a 1,781cc inline-4 DOHC 16-valve engine, a tuned car took part in global rally races, in 1986 becoming class champion. This R/C model assembly kit recreates that car, with the iconic form captured by a polycarbonate body and separate parts for headlight cases plus side mirrors. Stickers are included to add further detail to the body.

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 front-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
- Front-wheel drive
- 4-bevel differential gear
- 3-piece steering tie-rod
- 4-wheel double wishbone suspension
- Friction dampers
- Type 540 motor
- ESC included

The iconic Golf form is captured in style.

Headlights can be lit up with separately sold LEDs. The front bumper is a separately molded part.

Blocky side mirrors have stickers to recreate the mirror surface.

Taillights are also compatible with separately sold LEDs, and the rear bumper too is a separate part.

Dish wheels are paired with treaded 60D radial tires. Stickers recreate black fender arches.

The compact MB-01 chassis. For this model, it is assembled with a long wheelbase: 239mm.

The servo is installed in the front-left of the model.

The four-wheel double wishbone suspension uses symmetrical arms.

The motor resides in the front-right, with power going to the wheels via propeller shaft and the front differential.

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.

The sub-deck spacer makes the chassis wheelbase 239mm.

Coil sprung dampers come as standard.

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