Overview
The Kyosho Turbo Optima Mid Special 1/10 EP 4WD Racing Buggy revives the final version of the Optima Mid line. At the 1987 Electric Off-Road World Championship in the UK, prototype Optima Mids took 5 of the 10 grid spots in the 4WD A-Main. The 1988 Turbo Optima Mid Special was the last evolution of that car.
The 18th model in Kyosho's Vintage Series stays faithful to the original design while working with modern electronics. Kyosho is making it a permanent catalog model, not a limited edition.
Key Features
- Wheelbase 18mm longer than the Optima Mid for high-speed stability
- Hybrid FRP/carbon chassis for balanced flex and rigidity
- Belt-drive 4WD with full ball bearings
- Reinforced slipper clutch for powerful motors
- Front and rear ball differentials included
- Adjustable rear hub carriers (0°, 1°, 2° toe) and gold anodized oil shocks
Performance Benefits
- Stable at high speed and precise through corners
- Efficient belt drivetrain with low power loss
- Universal swing shafts on the front axle cut drivetrain loss
- Slipper clutch protects the drivetrain from high-output motors
Usage Notes
- Requires 2-channel radio, servo, 540 motor, ESC, battery and charger (Kyosho recommends Le Mans 240 series electronics)
- Clear body must be painted – paint sold separately
- Uses the original-style decal sheet
Technical Specs
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Brand: Kyosho
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Item No.: 30623
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Scale: 1/10
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Drive: 4WD belt drive, electric
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Length: 397mm
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Width: 250mm
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Height: 135mm
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Wheelbase: 273mm
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Tread (F/R): 212mm / 208mm
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Tires (F/R): 82 x 30mm / 82 x 36mm
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Gear Ratio: 8.28:1
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Weight: Approx. 1,620g (with 7.2V 4000mAh LiPo)
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Motor: 540 class (sold separately)
What's Included
- (1) Turbo Optima Mid Special chassis kit
- (1) Set of front and rear tires and wheels
- (1) Clear body and underbody parts
- (1) Decal sheet (original color scheme)
- (1) Set of tools, grease, #200 shock oil and ball diff grease
Summary
- Revival of Kyosho's 1988 4WD racing buggy
- Belt-drive 4WD with ball differentials front and rear
- Longer wheelbase and FRP/carbon chassis for stability
