Kyosho is proud to renew this model to all its former glory! While maintaining the wild and free spirit of the original baja bug style body and chassis layout, the reissue version features the latest in performance technology and sacrifices nothing in speed and endurance on modern buggy racing tracks.
 
Externally it may look like the original Beetle with its semi-trailing suspension arms, but the advanced 6061T6 forged aluminum material delivers futuristic levels of strength, rigidity and durability. Following the original design, the Beetle features a new two-piece die-cast aluminum gearbox with differential gears.
 
In addition, the included slipper clutch protects the transmission as well as delivers efficient traction that takes the Beetle’s control feel and durability to a new higher level. Precision 48 pitch gears reduce traction pulsation for direct driving control characteristics while the flat under surface of the countersunk chassis has no protruding screw heads for minimal contact resistance and scraping, resulting in higher durability. Stainless shafts combine with aluminum shock bodies on the oil shocks for smooth stroke from top to bottom and running performance worthy of a true racing buggy.
 
Like the original Beetle, the new version is packaged as an unassembled kit, but nearly all tapping screws and nuts have been replaced with the improved lightweight and security of hex screws.
 
From expert racers who knew the magic of the original Beetle to modern-day racers, discover for yourself why the Beetle commands such respect!
 Specification
- Length 398mm
- Width 236mm
- Height 165mm
- Wheelbase 263mm
- Tread (F/R) 198mm / 195mm
- Tyre(F/R) 75×20mm / 85×41mm
- Gear Ratio H setting 6.9:1 L setting 8.3:1 (2 combinations included)
- Weight 1,040g approx. (w/out R/C system & battery)
- Motor 540-class (sold separately)
 
Contents
- Pre-assembled kit (gear box and oil shocks are pre-assembled)
- Pre-cut clear polycarbonate body
- Decals
- L-shape hex wrench
- Cross wrench
- Shock wrench
- Shock oil
- Grease
 
Requirements
- 2-channel, 1-servo R/C system for cars
- 540-class motor (30-27 turns recommended)
- ESC compatible with motor
- Battery pack for chassis
- Battery charger
- Paint for painting the polycarbonate body
- Batteries for transmitter
- Tools (1.5, 2, 2.5mm hex wrench driver)