This is a re-release of a Tamiya Radio Control classic! In March 1988, Tamiya released an electric R/C 4WD racing buggy called the “Avante” and it has since become a special machine in Tamiya”s R/C history. The machine featured a unique shaft-driven 4WD system which was taken from Tamiya”s first 4WD R/C buggy, the Hotshot. It also featured a highly sophisticated design including a FRP double-deck chassis layout, longitudinal motor & battery positions, and a formula-type body with chassis fairing. It was equipped with innovative components such as a compact gearbox with 3 small planetary gears, a center diff to increase stability, a fully adjustable suspension, and cam-lock wheel caps.

In 2011 the Avante made its return to the Tamiya library of R/C car offerings. It has a few updates, such as universal drive-shafts and machined aluminum uprights, to give the 2011 version increased durability and performance over the original. The Avante was such a distinctive R/C machine, many of its mechanisms have become standard features on modern R/C cars.

• First released in 1988
• Classic 4wd race buggy
• Universal drive-shafts & machined aluminum uprights
• FRP double-deck chassis layout
• Formula-type body with chassis fairing
• Longitudinal motor & battery positions
• Compact gearbox with 3 planetary gears
• Center diff increases stability
• Fully adjustable suspension
• Cam-lock wheel caps
• Chassis: 2mm Thick Carbon Double Deck 
• Diff Gear F/R: Planetary, Center: Ball Diff 
• 3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod 
• 4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension
• Front & Rear Oil Dampers
• Gear Ratio＝8.33:1 
• Type 540 Motor (25T)
• Enjoyable Kit Build

• Length: 420mm (16.53″)
• Width: 240mm (9.44″)
• Height: 140mm (5.5″) 
• Wheelbase: 260mm (10.23″)
• Weight: Coming Soon
• Drivetrain: 4WD

• Steering servo
• Remote controller
• ESC
• Battery
• Charger
• Paint – see below
• Tools

Specifications