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The founding father of modern racing buggies.
The Optima Mid is remembered for its brilliant debut at the 2nd Electric Off-Road World Championship in England in 1987, where the prototype took 5 of the 10 qualifiers in the A-Main final and finished second.
The Optima chassis design with the central position of the engine and running gear grew in popularity and became the basis for modern racing buggies. It is this Optima Mid that will play like the 10th vintage series model of Kyosho. . The main chassis is made of 6016T6 aluminum alloy which guarantees great rigidity.
Every component of the car has been upgraded to match a modern power system, such as 48-step gearing for improved efficiency and precise gear ratio settings.
The recreated Optima Mid also features adjustable belt tension using a tensioner that was not available at the time, ultimately achieving a smooth ride with minimal loss. In addition, equipment from the Turbo Optima Mid has also been incorporated into this model, such as FRP front and rear shock absorbers and a countersunk main frame. The bold shape of the original Optima Mid body design is faithfully reproduced in line with the popular vintage series. Experience the driving spirit of the Optima Mid incorporating cutting-edge mechanics from the past that can't be matched by anything today.
●The 10th model in the vintage series of Kyosho. . The popular 4WD buggy that made a brilliant world championship debut has been updated with modern styling.
●Recreation of the model that dominated the electric racing buggy scene in the 80's. Updated to match modern R/C electronics and power systems.
●The system Belt-type 4WD offers excellent driving efficiency and stability, even on roads with poor grip. Demonstrates superior driving performance on modern circuits.
●48 pitch pinion and 82T spur gear, matches existing Ultima RB7. Optional settings for 78T/80T spur gears can also be used.
●Equipped with reinforced slipper clutch to support powerful brushless motors. Fits can be adjusted by interchanging them with the Ultima RB slipper sheet.
●The battery holder is compatible with various types of batteries. Includes velcro closure with the KYOSHO logo.
●New wheels recreate the original Optima Mid design and include the same tires as the Turbo Optima for excellent grip.
●Reinforced nylon rear spoiler shared with the Javelin, balances flexibility and strength. Three mounting angles provide configuration options.
●Blister packaging replicates the style of the original packaging to recreate the same satisfying experience.
●A wide range of optional parts are available for adjustments and upgrades. More than just a recreation of the 1980 original, this model can be enjoyed like any other modern high-performance equivalent.
The basic design follows the 1987 Optima Mid. As the name suggests, the layout allows for central engine mounting and optimized driving performance by centrally locating heavy components in the chassis.
The 6061T6 aluminum alloy main chassis strikes an excellent balance between rigidity and impact resistance, and uses hex screws with countersunk holes for a flat chassis bottom.
The front and rear shocks have been upgraded from stock aluminum to FRP similar to Turbo Optima Mid spec.
Equipped with gold anodized oil shock absorbers that resemble the pressure shock absorbers that dominated the era. Quadrant adjustment allows easy vehicle height adjustment for precise chassis setup.
Added mounting holes at the end of the stabilizer to the front suspension arms. Material quality has been optimized to increase strength and driving stability.
Belt tension can be adjusted via the newly fitted belt tensioner, which also improves driving efficiency and reduces power loss.
The belt cover has been upgraded from the previous vacuum formed part to a molded resin part that effectively protects the drive belt from dirt and dust. The new belt cover is easier to mount and provides more complete protection against dust.
The 48-step spur gear is equipped with a slipper clutch that protects the gear from shock while driving.
Includes stickers that recreate the design used in the original model. Masking sheet is also included, and the bodywork can be finished with a single coat of a single color.
Technical data
■Length 375mm
■Width 244mm
■Height 142mm
■Wheelbase 255 mm ■Tread
(F/R) 208mm
■Weight approx 1600g (with 7.2V4000 LiPo)
■Tires (F/R) φ82×36mm
■540 class size motor (sold separately)
■Transmission ratio 8.28:1
Kit Content
●Kit chassis
●Tires
●Rims (white)
●Transparent body
●Spoiler (white)
●Masking sheet
●Adhesives
●Hex key
●Cross key
●Shock wrench
●Fat
●Shock absorber oil
Need to function
●2 channel R/C system
●Servo
●540 engine
●ESC
●Sensor cable 210 mm
●Battery for chassis (7.4V Ni-MH battery or 7.4V Li-Po battery)
●Chassis battery charger
●Batteries for transmitter
