This is a re-release of a Tamiya Radio Control classic! In March 1988, Tamiya released an electric R/C 4WD racing buggy called the "Avante" and it has since become a special machine in Tamiya"s R/C history. The machine featured a unique shaft-driven 4WD system which was taken from Tamiya"s first 4WD R/C buggy, the Hotshot. It also featured a highly sophisticated design including a FRP double-deck chassis layout, longitudinal motor & battery positions, and a formula-type body with chassis fairing. It was equipped with innovative components such as a compact gearbox with 3 small planetary gears, a center diff to increase stability, a fully adjustable suspension, and cam-lock wheel caps.

In 2011 the Avante made its return to the Tamiya library of R/C car offerings. It has a few updates, such as universal drive-shafts and machined aluminum uprights, to give the 2011 version increased durability and performance over the original. The Avante was such a distinctive R/C machine, many of its mechanisms have become standard features on modern R/C cars.

●Length: 420mm, Width: 240mm, Height: 140mm

●Wheelbase: 260mm

●Tread F/R: 200mm

●Tire Width/Diameter: 38/88mm

●Chassis: 2mm Thick Carbon Double Deck

●Longitudinally-Placed Motor Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD

●Diff Gear F/R: Planetary, Center: Ball Diff

●3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod

●4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension

●Front & Rear Oil Dampers

●Gear Ratio＝8.33:1

●Type 540 Motor (25T)

●Requires an Electronic Speed Controller (sold separately)

Requires: 2-channel radio, servo, ESC, 7.2 volt battery & compatible battery charger, and Tamiya PS polycarbonate paint