The Buggy Champ, which started the "Buggy Boom" when it was released in 1979, now comes back as a new and improved version - or at least a 2023 reissue of the improved version from 2009. It keeps true to the basic layout of the original while incorporating modern improvements and features many refined parts that are reproduced with newly built metal moldings. The Buggy Champ also features a transparent mechanism box which protects the mechanics and battery and comes with grooved front and rear tyres with block tread pattern. A realistic body is molded in white polystyrene and can be painted with plastic model paints. The Buggy Champ surely brings back the memories of the good old days when everyone was excited with its aggressive driving performance.
 
About the Chassis:
The chassis features a 2mm thick FRP plate with an aluminum reinforcing plate for strength and flexibility to ensure stability. 4-wheel independent suspension features front double trailing arm and rear swing axle setups, die-cast suspension arms, and oil dampers. Electronics and main battery are protected by a durable clear plastic mechanism box. Comes equipped with full ball bearings to reduce friction loss and mounted on the 3-piece center-lock wheels are grooved front tyres and rear tyres with block tread pattern that ensure superb off-road performance.
 
- Length: 400mm, Width: 210mm, Height: 150mmWheelbase: 250mm
- Tread: F170mm, R175mm
- Tyre Width/Diameter: F19/74mm, R35/83mm
- Chassis: 2mm Thick FRP Plate with Reinforcing Aluminum Plate
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Weight: Approx. 1730g
- Type 540 Motor included (Compatible with kit-included motor or Item 53689 540J Motor only)
- No Differential Gears
- Front Suspension: Double Trailing Arm, Rear Suspension: Swing Axle
- 4 Oil Dampers
- Gear Ratio=6.5:1 or 9.3:1
- Requires: 2-Channel radio, receiver, servo, ESC, battery pack & charger, and Tamiya TS paint. (Sold separately)

Pricing Note: We have priced this kit above, as we do the whole range, assuming that you will not require the standard ESC unit.  If you would like the kit with the ESC included, simply add the Carson Dragster or Tamiya Hobbywing ESC from the drop down below - which adds £15-£18 to the total.  Note also, Tamiya kits do not come shrink wrapped in the UK or Japan. The box sticker may state "ESC Included" whether you order it with or without this unit.

Options Explained
 
Bearing Upgrade: These make the car run more smoothly and are easily installed during assembly. If there is no option for these shown, then the kit already includes the bearing upgrade as standard. These are entirely optional.

Radio System: There is a choice of a TWIN STICK (Traditional) radio or a Steering Wheel (Modern) radios. All operate on 2.4Ghz and use the new Crystal-Free technology, so you can run multiple cars at the same time without any interference. All radios chosen from this page will include a steering servo as these are not included in the kit itself.

ESC: This is the connection between the radio system and the motor. You have several choices. Tamiya no longer make their own ESC, instead they supply from their facilities Hobbywing or Mstyle units. Where a model number is shown (e.g. 20 or 15) that is the motor capacity of the unit - the lower the number, the more powerful a motor you can install later. All work with the motor in the kit.

Battery: These cars need a special hump shaped battery, there is only one version available.

Charger: Charge time is proportional to the battery you choose. Some examples - for the 1800 battery (others will take longer) - USB charger takes around 4 hours, Mid Speed around 2 to 3 hours, Etronix Fast Charger can be as quick as 60 minutes in the house or 30 minutes in the car and Ansmann Delta also around 30 minutes (and also works in the car).