1/10 R/C 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR (TC-01)

Tamiya is delighted to announce that the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR is now paired with the TC-01 chassis.

The Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR car took six wins in dominating the 1997 FIA GT Championship. Although inheriting the 2-door coupe form and front section of its base road car, it was actually vastly different. It used a carbon composite monocoque frame with roll cage, a rear 6-liter V12 engine capable of over 600hp, and 6-speed sequential transmission. Its 4-wheel double wishbone suspension featured front and rear pull-rod setups. In the same year, this car took both Manufacturer’s and Driver’s Championships.

Long A-shaped suspension arms not only give an ultra-realistic look, they also endow the chassis with exemplary durability.	Spacers and shims can be used to simply and effectively fine-tune your model by altering toe, camber and skid angle settings.	High performance CVA oil dampers are actuated by a combination of rocker arms and pushrods in the inboard front suspension..
A brushless motor is recommended, and separately sold pinion gears can be used for gear ratios between 7.50 and 5.25:1.	Precision gear differential units are oil filled designs, allowing you to fine-tune performance with different viscosities.	Suspension arms and uprights are identical across the model, helping make your life easier when it comes to pit work.

About the Model
• This is a 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 470mm, width: 194mm. Wheelbase: 257mm.
• The streamlined form of the 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR is stylishly recreated in lightweight and durable polycarbonate.
• Separately molded white ABS plastic parts recreate side mirrors and rear wing.
• Silver mesh wheels are paired with racing slick tires. (The rear wheels are wide tread.)

TC-01 chassis
• This durable composite monocoque-frame chassis provides shaft driven 4WD from a central motor via front and rear propeller shafts, with oil filled gear differentials.
• 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs A-shaped long arms, plus inboard setups front and rear with oil dampers actuated by push rods and rocker arms.
• Use spacers and shims to easily alter camber, skid and toe angle settings.
• Both suspension arms and uprights are identical left, right, front and rear, for more efficient pit work.
• Rear transverse battery position is also compatible with 139x47x25mm square-shaped battery packs.