TAMIYA 58710 Hotshot II Blockhead Motors

Customized Hotshot II

The Hotshot II debuted in 1987, a follow up to the Hotshot, our wildly popular first-ever shaft driven 4WD buggy. Now, the Hotshot II makes a re-appearance with various tweaks added by the famous Japanese designer Mr. Jun Watanabe. It features an overhauled colour scheme of brilliant blue (body and wing are pre-painted in this colour, and pre-cut), with a prominent white stripe. The driver figure position has also been revaluated, while the upper deck and roll cage are new components, bringing the driver up to a more realistic location. Guards and car number plates were also designed by Watanabe, while the motor has a dedicated sticker.

Shaft Driven 4WD Chassis

Based upon the original Hotshot II design, this shaft driven 4WD chassis has sealed gearboxes and differentials front and rear and gives an intuitive drive. The front of the four-wheel double wishbone suspension employs a mono shock setup, with two dampers at the rear (all are CVA oil dampers moulded in yellow), while metal plated parts such as uprights and wheels give the model a realistic look. The latter are shod with hybrid oval block/pin spike low-profile tires.

Specifications

★Length: 390 mm, width: 235 mm, height: 150 mm ★Weight: 1,285 g ★Tread: 205 mm (front), 200 mm (rear) ★Tire width/diameter: 31/88 mm (front), 38/88 mm (rear) ★ABS monocoque ★Shaft-driven 4WD ★3-bevel differential gears ★2-piece steering tie-rod ★4-wheel double wishbone suspension ★Gear ratio = 8.70:1 ★Type 540 motor.

Separately Required Items

★2-channel R/C system ★Electronic Speed Control ★Battery pack ★Charger