Kyosho Ultima 1987 JJ Replica 2wd 1/10 Joel Johnson

In 2023, the Kyosho brand celebrates its 30th anniversary!

To celebrate this event, the famous Japanese brand has decided to produce a special 60th anniversary limited edition of the Ultima buggy. This is a replica of Joel Johnson's Ultima when he won the IFMAR World Championships in 1987! A legend in its own right!

The car of your childhood, a vintage enthusiast or a dream never realized of driving this model? Now it's possible!

This is an ultra-limited version, so the number of pieces available will be small and we invite you to pre-order as soon as possible!

THE FEATURES OF THIS CHASSIS:

• Stronger, unidirectional laminated carbon fiber main chassis frame with kick-up angle at the front.

• Machined FRP (fiber-reinforced plastic) shock mounts.

• Gold-treated front and rear shock absorbers. New medium-hard front springs.

• Soft compound front/rear tires.

• Aluminium rear engine guard with special 60th anniversary logo (supplied with kit only, not available as an option).

• Special limited-edition decal sheet.

• Wider rear tread. Rear hubs offset by 2mm with 1mm washer for greater stability.

• Specially offset front wheel axles for enhanced forward stability.

• Ball differential and universal rear driveshafts.

• Tomahawk bodywork with spoiler and large side panels.

• Reverse-pitch connecting rods for multiple adjustments.

• New battery holder for modern Lipo packs, including Lipo shorty.

• New tubular rear fin support.

TECHNICAL DATA:

• Length: 405mm

• Width: 250mm

• Height: 172mm

• Wheelbase: 270mm

• Track (F/R): 206mm/214mm

• Tire diameter (F/R): φ75mm / φ82mm

• Tire width (F/R): 20mm / 36mm

• Gear ratio: 8.64:1

• Weight: 1470g

KIT CONTENTS:

• Pre-assembled slipper and shock absorbers

• Car to be assembled

• Transparent bodyshell

• Decals

• Hex wrench

• Cross wrench

• Shock absorber tool

• Grease and silicone oil

REQUIRED FOR OPERATION:

• Radio set (transmitter/receiver)

• 1 standard-size servo

• 1 ESC (electronic speed controller)

• 540-size brush motor recommended

• 7.2 V NiMh battery or 2S LiPo pack (ESC must be compatible)

• Charger