The Wild One was originally released in 1985. It was reissued in 2012 and again reissued in the 2012 format in 2022 and now again in 2023.

This is a re-released version of Item 58050, the classic Tamiya 2WD R/C buggy which was originally released in 1985. A roll cage and headlights help give this buggy a scale-realistic presence. The body and roof are made from durable, lightweight polycarbonate and a driver figure is included to liven up the cockpit. Ribbed front tires provide directional control and rear tires feature a block tread pattern for high grip, allowing you to enjoy dynamic off-road action.

Durable lightweight ABS frame is matched with a battery case which is compatible with modern power sources such as Tamiya Racing Packs and LF batteries. 4-wheel independent suspension is equipped with aluminum oil dampers and trailing arms and a wide tread ensures excellent off-road stability. Enclosed gearbox protects against dirt and debris and is equipped with a differential for smooth cornering. In addition, driveshafts feature dog bone-type joints and dust covers to ensure superb protection.

Specifications
-  Length: 425mm
-  Height: 140mm
-  Width: 225mm
-  Wheelbase: 255mm
-  Tread (F/R): 190mm
-  Tire Width/Diameter: 23/83mm (Front), 38/88mm (Rear)
-  ABS Frame Chassis
-  Polycarbonate Body
-  Rear Motor, Rear-Wheel Drive
-  3-Bevel Differential
-  F/R Single Trailing Arm Susupension  
-  F/R Aluminum Oil Dampers
-  Gear Ratio=1:7.54, 1:9.05
-  Requires an electronic speed controller, radio with receiver and servo, 7.2v battery and charger (sold separately)
-  Type 540 Motor

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) radio. Both radios operate on 2.4Ghz and use the new Crystal-Free technology, so you can run multiple cars at the same time without any interference. The steering wheel radio is included in the price, a traditional twin stick radio just a few pounds more.

ESC: This is the connection between the radio system and the motor. You have two choices - the Tamiya Hobbywing unit which will take much more powerful motors, or the Mstyle (from Tamiya Denmark distributor HPI Europe) which will take many upgrades still, is waterproof and a very reliable unit. The Hobbywing unit has a very good reputation with modellers and has a higher capacity allowing faster motors to be used at a later date. Both units feature electronic brakes. Which ESC to choose is purely personal preference as both are equally suitable for this kit.

Battery: The higher the number, the longer the run time. The 1800 battery is included in the price.

Charger: You can choose to upgrade the charger - USB charger takes around 4 hours depending on the battery, 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). The basic USB charger is included in the price.

If you would like more options, would like to choose a package without one of the above components, or wish to purchase the car kit on it's own, please search our site for the CUSTOM option of this kit - easily found by searching for the kit name or number followed by CUSTOM.