Name: Kyosho Optima Mid '87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary RC Buggy Electric Brushless 4WD 1/10 Scale Kit - Gold Edition
Brand: Kyosho
SKU: KYO-K.30643LM

Overview

Please Note:

This kit comes without a Servo, Battery, Charger, or Transmitter and will come with an unpainted body that may require cutting and drilling.

This car replica is inspired by the prototype designed by Akira Kogawa, the principal designer behind Kyosho's Optima Mid. It showcases his signature peppermint green colour scheme, although the body shell is not painted. Akira participated in the 1987 World Championships in Romsey, England, where the Kyosho team used this prototype to great effect, placing five out of ten cars in the main A final.

Since many of the production-moulded parts were not ready before the World Championships, the prototype featured numerous CNC-machined aluminium and carbon parts. It also had a modified Optima Pro body shell. This version of the limited 60th Anniversary edition comes with the Le Mans Series Brushless motor & ESC.

Note

This body shell comes completely unpainted and may or may not require body post holes to be drilled. Only use a polycarbonate-style paint such as the Tamiya PS series to finish the body, as standard paints will not adhere and/or may cause damage to the body shell's surface.

Features

Optima PRO body with official '87 Worlds decal design
Carbon parts include chassis, upper deck, shock towers, and rear upper rod mount
Gunmetal shock casing and springs used in '87 Worlds
Gold titanium-coated front and rear shock shafts
Ball bearing servo saver
Hard anodised lightweight main gear shaft made of 7075 aluminium
Universal swing shafts at the front
Front and rear ball diffs for smoother cornering and forward bite
Vintage 5.5mm hex style turn buckles
Large rear polycarbonate wing with side dam (JJ Ultima)
High grip soft compound tyres on both front and rear
Gunmetal anodised aluminium parts include HD link, deck mount, rear sus holder, and servo mount
Peppermint green Ultima wheels, Akira Kogawa's signature colour
Genuine Kyosho Product

In the box

1x Kyosho 1/10 Optima Mid '87 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary 4WD Electric RC Buggy Kit — Gold Edition
1x Kyosho LeMans 240 Gold 13.5T Brushless Motor
1x Kyosho BLS Gold 60A Brushless ESC

You'll need

1x Compatible 7.4V LiPo Battery or 7.2V NiMH
1x Compatible Charger
1x Compatible 1/10 Scale Servo
1x 2+ Channel Transmitter & Receiver
Polycarbonate Safe Paint (PS Series or equivalent)
AA Batteries For Transmitter

Highlights

Replica World Champion Wheels

These one-piece wheels mirror the rear rims of the iconic 1987 World Championship Ultima, echoing the legendary design that Mr. Akira Kogawa himself adorned in his signature peppermint green.

Limited Edition Aluminium Shock Absorbers

The 60th Anniversary edition boasts gleaming gun metallic aluminium shock cylinders, a limited-edition touch that complements the titanium-coated shafts peeking through.

Carbon Fibre Design

Cutting-edge carbon fibre is composed into a main chassis and upper deck that are both feather-light and remarkably rigid, striking the perfect balance for flex and exceptional running performance.

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Specifications

Length	390mm (15.35")
Width	250mm (9.84")
Height	160mm (6.29")
Wheelbase	255mm (10.04")
Weight	1550g (3.42 lbs)
Tyre Diameter	82mm (3.23")
Chassis	Carbon Fibre
Drivetrain	4WD
Gears	8.28:1
Suspension	Oil Filled Coil Over Shock Absorbers
Motor	Kyosho LeMans 240 Gold 13.5T Brushless Motor
ESC	Kyosho BLS Gold 60A Brushless ESC