Ever since its debut in 1964 cars with the Porsche 911 name have set pulses racing worldwide, and in that legendary pantheon the Carrera RS 2.7 occupies a special position. Developed to join European GT car races, it first broke cover at the 1972 Paris Auto Salon, sporting a powerful 2.7-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, further refined aerodynamics and lightening across the board. The Carrera RSR 2.8 was even racier and really brought home the bacon in 1973, victorious in the 24 Hours of Daytona, 12 Hours of Sebring and Targa Florio. This assembly kit R/C model recreates the RSR 2.8 with a polycarbonate body capturing the mesmerising form with ducktail and bulging fenders.

Options Galore: the 2WD BT-01 Chassis

The easy-to-drive 2WD BT-01 chassis gives a choice of two types of wheelbase, and front- or rear-wheel drive system so your model remains faithful to its subject. Without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the centre frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; front (FR) or midship rear (MR) motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitised sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance. An MR setup is recommended for this model.

Specifications

• Length: 457mm, width: 204mm, height: 138mm
• Wheelbase: 251mm (short)
• Tread: 161mm (front), 168mm (rear)
• Tyre width/diameter: 27mm/67mm (front), 32mm/67mm (rear)
• Bathtub frame
• Rear-wheel drive
• Plastic 4-bevel differential gear
• 3-piece steering tie-rod
• 4-wheel double wishbone suspension
• Friction dampers (front and rear)
• Gear ratio = 8.27:1 (with kit standard 22T pinion)
• Type 540 motor

Required Items To Complete

• 2-channel R/C system
• R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter
• Battery pack & charger
• Tamiya PS paints