Data
Model name:
Petronas Tom's RC F
Kit type:
Factory Built, with Radio
Release date:
01 Jan 2015 (EST)
Type of model:
Entry level
Body material:
Polycarbonate
The XBS series was available in different body colours depending on market.
This is a fully factory assembled and ready-to-run R/C model of the Petronas TOM’s RC F car. The painted and finished super detailed polycarbonate body is mated to the easy to maintain TT-01 Type ES 4WD on-road chassis platform. The TT01 Type ES chassis features a 4WD drive drive-train with fully independent double wishbone suspension. The pre-installed 2-channel radio gear system operates on 2.4GHz technology which allows you to run your vehicle anywhere without the need to worry about other R/C enthusiasts nearby.
The Super GT series is a grand touring car racing series that began in 1993. The series is based in Japan and it is recognized by the FIA. The Petronas sponsored TOM’S (Toyota’s tuning house) RC F is a white and green-liveried car entered in the GT500 class of the 2015 Super GT racing series. Harnessing the power from the 550hp-plus 2-liter inline-4 turbocharged engine, drivers Daisuke Ito and James Rossiter took 3rd place in Round 2 at the Fuji round of the series.
Specifications:
Scale: 1/10
Construction type: RTR (Ready-to-Run)
Terrain use: On-Road
Drive-train: 4WD
Drive type: Gearbox
Drive line: Dog bone
Differential type: Gear
Suspension: Fully independent double wishbone
Steering mechanism: Bell-crank
Shock damper: Friction damper
Shock damper material: Plastic
Tire type: Rubber
Tire tread: Slick
Body material: ABS Plastic
Chassis material: Plastic
Electronic Speed Control (ESC): Included
ESC model: TEU-105BK
LED Light buckets: No
LED lights: No
Motor: 540-brushed type
Bearings: Plastic bushing
Adjustable camber: Fixed
Adjustable toe angles: Front only
Adjustable ground clearance: Yes
Adjustable gear ratio: Yes
Adjustable wheelbase: Yes
Adjustable track width: Fixed
Adjustable shock angle: Yes
Special feature 1: Comes with a finished polycarbonate body. Length: 480mm.
Special feature 2: The TT-01 Type-ES chassis is a streamlined version of the TT-01 Type-E Chassis, and is therefore compatible with a wide range of Option Parts for customization.
Special feature 3: Finespec 2.4GHz R/C system is pre-installed.
Special feature 4: TEU-105BK ESC (equipped with BEC) comes pre-installed.
Requires A: 7.2 battery & charger
Requires B: AA batteries
Parts
All parts according to Tamiya Guide books, Tamiya manuals and Tamiya parts listings.