New Tamiya Mini – M05

May 12, 2009 · Posted in News · by ed  

So it’s been a while (10 years in fact!) but Tamiya are due to be releasing their new FWD mini very soon!

M05 Pro

Tamiya USA has this to say about the new car;

After 10 years since the release of the first M-series R/C car, Tamiya is now releasing the latest M-05 chassis with the popular Rover Mini Cooper racing version body.

  • This is a 1/10 R/C assembly kit.
  • Length: 315mm, Width: 167mm, Height: 135mm.
  • The very popular Mini Cooper Racing car comes loaded on the new M-05 chassis.
  • The servo, receiver, and ESC are mounted on the rear of the newly designed monocoque frame for better weight distribution and a lower center of gravity.
  • The 3-piece tie-rod steering linkage offers sharp cornering performance.
  • Sticker sheet included.
  • Includes 60D radial tires and silver Rover Mini Cooper wheels.
  • ESC and type 540 motor included.
  • A wide variety of Option Parts for M-05 chassis machines and bodies are already available for further customization.

  • Tamiya USA M05 Info

    Looks like they are also going to release an M05 Pro version at the same time, much to the same vein as the M03-R (the image above is infact the M05 Pro).

    Tamiya USA M05 Pro Info

    The car looks good… and with the laid down front shocks, mush lower shells can be used… awesome! There’s been some great ones out from ABC recently that won’t fit and M03, but should fit this :)

    For me the Pro is the version to get, but then again, I’m a hop-up/pimping’ aholic :p


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