Kyosho 1/10 Scorpion Retro

The ultimate revival! Get ready for the resurgence of Kyosho's famous Scorpion! In the spirit of the original but with upgrades throughout!

The legendary Kyosho Scorpion is credited with taking the racing buggy category into the realm of pure motorsports. Even after 30 years since it was first released in 1982, the indelible mark of the Scorpion still exists with its many fans around the world. Kyosho is proud to renew this machine to all its former glory! While maintaining the wild and free spirit of the original baja buggy style and chassis layout, the 2014 version features the latest in performance technology and sacrifices nothing in speed and endurance on modern buggy racing tracks. Externally it may look like the original Scorpion with its semi-trailing suspension arms, but the advanced 6061T6 forged aluminium material delivers futuristic levels of strength, rigidity and durability. Following the original design, the Scorpion 2014 features a new two-piece die-cast aluminium gearbox with differential gears. In addition, the included slipper clutch protects the transmission as well as delivers efficient traction that takes the Scorpion's control feel and durability to a new higher level. Precision 48 pitch gears reduce traction pulsation for direct driving control characteristics while the flat under surface of the countersunk chassis has no protruding screw heads for minimal contact resistance and scraping, resulting in higher durability. Stainless shafts combine with aluminium cylinders in the oil shocks for smooth stroke from top to bottom and running performance worthy of a true racing buggy. Like the original Scorpion, the 2014 version is packaged as an unassembled kit, but nearly all tapping screws and nuts have been replaced with the improved lightweight and security a hex screws. From expert racers who knew the magic of the original Scorpion to modern-day racers, discover for yourself why the Scorpion 2014 commands such respect!

Chassis: 6061 aluminium, ladder frame design with countersunk

surface that allows screws to set flat

Drive: Rear wheel

Gearbox: Preassembled two piece aluminium with built-in differential

gear for easy maintenance, ball diff (not included) from the

Kyosho Ultima RB may be installed as an upgrade

Gears: Nylon and sintered alloy, 48P

Shocks: Aluminium body, oil-filled with stainless shafts

Shock Towers: 6061 aluminium

Wheels: Moulded plastic with satin chrome finish

Tires: Front; ribbed with realistic internal design, 75x20mm

Rear; block pattern with inner foam, 85x41mm

Suspension Arms: 6061 aluminium

Body: Clear polycarbonate, nylon rear wing

Ball Bearings: Full set, 14 total

Radio Box: Compatible with most current battery types

Requirements:

Radio: 2-channel

ESC: Compatible with selected motor

Motor: 540 class 30-27 turns recommended

Battery: 7.2V NiMh stick pack

Battery Charger:

Paint, building and track equipment

Vehicle;

Length: 15.7" (398mm)

Width: 9.3" (236mm)

Height: 5.7" (145mm)

Wheelbase: 10.3" (263mm)

Front Tread: 7.8" (198mm)

Rear Tread: 7.7" (195mm) centre of tires, measured side-to-side

Gear Ratio: H setting 6.9:1. L setting 8.3:1, 2 combinations included

Weight: 2.17lbs (985g) approx. without radio equipment & battery

Body;

Length: 11" (279mm)

Width: 4.5" (115mm)

Height: 2" (51mm) behind driver