Product Description
The Lotus Type 79 is one of the most recognizable F1 cars ever made. Tamiya’s new 1/10 scale R/C model, based on the F104W (“W” = wide) chassis, lets you take control of this historic vehicle.
Product Specifications
| Type | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scale | 1/10 |
| Construction type | assembly kit |
| Terrain use | on-road |
| Drive-train | 2WD |
| Drive type | pinion to spur gear |
| Drive line | solid axle |
| Differential type | ball pressure plate |
| Suspension | independent front/solid axle rear |
| Steering mechanism | direct servo |
| Shock damper | friction damper |
| Shock damper material | plastic |
| Tire type | rubber |
| Tire tread | slick |
| Body material | Clear Polycarbonate |
| Chassis material | FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) |
| Electronic Speed Control (ESC) | not included |
| LED Light buckets | no |
| LED lights | no |
| Motor | 540-brushed type |
| Bearings | metal and plastic bushings |
| Adjustable camber | fixed |
| Adjustable toe angles | front only |
| Adjustable ground clearance | yes |
| Adjustable gear ratio | yes |
| Adjustable wheelbase | fixed |
| Adjustable track width | fixed |
| Adjustable shock angle | fixed |
| Special feature 1 | 1/10 R/C assembly kit model of the Wolf WR1 |
| Special feature 2 | Length: 461mm, Width: 205mm, Height: 94mm |
| Special feature 3 | The F104 chassis has specially designed features such as F103 front arms to allow you to mimic the dimensions of F1 machines of the 1970’s |
| Special feature 4 | Keeping true to the 1970’s style, the Lotus 79 comes with large sized rubber rear tires like the Tyrrell P34 Six Wheeler 1976 Japan GP (Item 84111) and small front wheels which provide the machine with a realistic scale presence |
| Special feature 5 | Includes sticker sheet depicting the Lotus 79’s famous livery |
| Special feature 6 | A resin bumper is equipped under the front wing to protect against shocks and crashes |
| Requires A | 7.2 battery & charger |
| Requires B | 2-channel radio gear |
| Requires C | polycarbonate paint |
| Requires D | electronic speed control |
