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Tamiya BT-01 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 RC Car Electric 2WD 1/10 Scale Kit

  • 1/10
  • 2WD
  • Kit

Part no. 58740

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Tamiya BT-01 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 RC Car Kit: switchable FWD/MR/RWD chassis with fully licensed Porsche polycarbonate body shell.

  • Choose between Front-Wheel Drive, Mid-Rear Wheel Drive, or Rear-Wheel Drive on the same chassis
  • Fully licensed Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 polycarbonate body shell
  • Symmetrical 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with friction dampers
  • Unitised sections for motor mount, final gears, and suspension simplify assembly and maintenance
  • Compatible with TRF Special Dampers and ball differential hop-ups

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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.

Introducing Tamiya's revolutionary 2WD BT-01 chassis, redefining customisation for RC! Choose your drive system – Front-Wheel Drive, Mid-Rear Wheel Drive, or Rear-Wheel Drive – to perfectly match your chosen body. This kit comes with the incredible classic Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 polycarbonate shell. This versatile chassis boasts a quick-switch design, allowing you to swap between drive configurations without disassembling key components. Simply adjust the final gear and steering linkage direction, and choose from front (FR) or midship rear (MR) motor placement for rear-wheel drive. Its symmetrical 4-wheel double wishbone suspension with friction dampers ensures smooth handling, while unitised sections simplify assembly and maintenance.

Note

This kit comes without an ESC, Servo, Battery, Charger, or Transmitter and will come with an unpainted polycarbonate shell that may require cutting, painting and drilling.

Features

  • Features an easily changeable drive system to change between RWD & FWD on the fly
  • Motor can be quickly changed to a MR, FF or FR set up
  • Fully licensed Polycarbonate Porsche 911 shell
  • Rear wheel drive design to emulate the full scale tuner legend
  • 4 wheel double wishbone suspension features a symmetrical structure
  • Maintenance is a breeze with unitised sections for the motor mount, final gears and suspension
  • Decals and masking are included to make painting a breeze
  • Genuine Tamiya Product

In the box

  • 1x Tamiya 1/10 BT-01 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Electric On Road RC Car Kit w/o ESC

You'll need

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

Highlights

Licensed Bodyshell

Licensed Bodyshell

The legendary 911 has been carefully recreated in a clear polycarbonate shell that has been fully licensed by Porsche. This highly detailed and well crafted body comes unpainted and with the classic "Carrera" decal. You can paint this in the traditional colours or create your own one of a kind art piece.

Additional Scale Detail

Additional Scale Detail

Separate headlight cases, ABS plastic side mirrors, and ABS plastic rear wing provide a high level of scale realism, making this model stand out.

Adjustable Chassis Set Ups

Adjustable Chassis Set Ups

Offers a unique build experience and the ability to switch between drive configurations (Front/Mid-Rear) and wheelbase lengths for customised performance.

High Spec Suspension Design

High Spec Suspension Design

Double wishbone design on all four wheels with friction dampers provides a solid foundation, with upgrade potential to TRF Special Dampers available.

Geared Differentials

Geared Differentials

Plastic 4-bevel differential gear ensures smooth power delivery and is compatible with performance-enhancing hop-ups like ball differentials.

Easy Maintenance

Easy Maintenance

Unitised sections (motor mount, suspension) streamline assembly and make adjustments or repairs quick and straightforward.

Three Point Steering System

Three Point Steering System

The BT-01 features a unique three-section steering system that delivers exceptional responsiveness and control. The servo is strategically positioned at the rear right, connected to the steering linkage via a long link rod for optimal efficiency.

Easy Motor Access

Easy Motor Access

Maintenance is made easy thanks to the BT-01's unitised motor mount. Secured with just two screws, it allows for quick and easy access to the motor for adjustments or upgrades.

Adjustable Mid Mount Motor

Adjustable Mid Mount Motor

The BT-01's adjustable midship motor layout enhances balance and handling. Positioned on the rear left, the motor delivers power smoothly to the rear wheels through a reliable propeller shaft but can also be moved to the front right for a higher level of weight bias customisability.

Easy Battery Tray Access

Easy Battery Tray Access

The BT-01 allows for quick and easy battery swaps with the convenient flip-up holder. Simply flip the holder open to access the battery compartment, making battery changes as quick and easy as possible.

Race Equipment Ready

Race Equipment Ready

The BT-01 is competition-ready with a built-in transponder stay. This convenient feature provides a secure mounting point for your transponder, ensuring accurate timing and hassle-free racing.

Learn How to Paint an RC Body Shell

Learn how to paint your own custom RC body shell with this step by step guide. Hamish will walk you through the process of painting your RC body shell as he paints a clear 1/10 Subaru Impreza for his 1/10 MST MS-01D drift car.

Specifications

Length457mm (17.99 in)
Width204mm (8.03 in)
Height138mm (5.43 in)
Wheelbase251mm (9.88 in)
WeightN/A
Tyre DiameterN/A
ChassisOn Road
DrivetrainAdjustable 2WD
Gear Ratio8.27:1
SuspensionCoil Over Shock Absorbers
Motor540 Sized Brushed Motor
ESCNot Included

RC Car

Scale1/10
Max LiPo Power3S (11.1v)
CompletionKit
Skill LevelIntermediate
Power SourceElectric
Chassis TypeCar
On/Off RoadOn Road
Drivetrain2WD

RC Kit

Suited Motor/ESC TypeElectric

Factory Specs

Battery ConnectorTamiya
Pinion Gear22T
Spur Gear70T
Wheel Hex Size12mm

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