This Tamiya R/C car recreates a classic Audi A4 Quattro Touring car as it raced in 1997.

Introduction

In the late 1990s, manufacturer-backed teams would come to dominate touring car series around the world. One of the most pre-eminent was Audi, which spared no expense in its pursuit of the top of the podium. Using its base A4 quattro as a platform, Audi developed the car significantly and turned it into a race winner. In addition, Audi sought the best drivers from around the world in to do their creation justice.

Tamiya recreates this racer on top of the TT-01 E chassis, which is ideal for beginner kit builders. The original release of this Audi came on the Tamiya TA-03 machine.

Features

Separate molded parts recreate side mirrors and rear wing.

Stickers are included to recreate markings for both no.5 and no.45 cars.

18-spoke wheels are molded in silver and paired with slick tires.

TT-01 Type-E chassis features shaft-driven 4WD for easy handling.

Includes 540-brushed motor and ESC.

A wide range of option parts is available to tune the TT-01 Type-E chassis.

TT-01 E Chassis

The bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E has its motor and battery close to the ground for lower center of gravity and optimum balance. Mounted on the bathtub frame is a fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers improving rigidity, as well as a 3-piece tie rod providing smooth steering action. The low center of gravity, great balanced design, 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system, and front and rear differential gears all come together to produce excellent operating ability. 70mm-diameter radial tires are paired with metal plated wheels developed just for this model; the high sidewalls make for forgiving turns.