Tamiya M01 Chassis

Introduced: 1995
Scale: 1/10
Primary use: Onroad
Config: ff
Driveline: Shaft-drive
Body: Polycarbonate
Susp. front: Wishbone
Susp. rear: Wishbone

58149 is Tamiya's first "Mini" FWD chassis, debuting the 160mm dimensions and smaller wheels. Detailed lexan Mini shell is augmented with chromed plastic grille/lights/bumpers. A definite Tamiya collector's classic.

drive 2WD Front, geardiff
suspension 4 Wheel double wishbones with
coilover friction monoshocks
chassis M01 (SWB)
body Lexan w/styrene grille, mirrors and bumpers
motor RS-540S
similar cars all M01 and M02
wheel base 210mm
front tire M-chassis 55D radial tires
rear tire M-chassis 55D radial tires


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Tamiya M02 Chassis

Introduced: 1995
Scale: 1/10
Primary use: Onroad
Config: MR
Driveline: Shaft-drive
Body: Polycarbonate
Susp. front: Wishbone
Susp. rear: Wishbone

A year after unveiling their first "mini" chassis, the front-motor, front-drive M-01, Tamiya filled another short-wheelbase niche by offering the M-02 platform for rear-drive vehicles. They went on to offer two new versions with progressively longer wheelbases, dubbed the 'M' and 'L' models.

Pros: Fun, fast, realistic RWD driving experience, simple, well-protected drivetrain

Cons: Monoshock setup with centering springs limited tuning options. M02 models

Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR
Alpine A110
Volkswagen Beetle (M-02L)
1996
Honda S800 Racing
Mazda Eunos Roadster (M-02M)
ALFA Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA (M-02M)
Porsche Boxster (M-02L)
Mercedes-Benz SLK M Chassis (M-02L)
Porsche 911 Carrera (M-02L)

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Tamiya m03 chassis


Rover Mini Cooper Racing

Initially, the Mini. The market available 4 seat compact car was initially fitted with a 848cc, 34hp engine and boasted a top speed of 115km/h. Following a series of racing modifications, including a rally version fitted with a 997cc, 55hp engine and a street racing version fitted with a 1275cc, 75hp engine, the souped up racing Mini won some impressive titles in the 1960's, including the European Touring Car Championships and British Touring Car Championships.

About the Model
- Overall length: 315mm, Width: 167mm, Height:135mm
- Chassis: M-03, Drive Train: 2WD front wheel drive
- Differential gear
- Suspension: 4-wheel independent double-wishbone, Damper: friction type
- Tires: tread pattern rubber tires with inner sponge
- Motor: High performance 540 type


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Tamiya M04

Honda built this rear drive roadster to commemorate the company's 50th anniversary. The 2.0 liter DOHC 16V in-line 4-cylinder engine of the S2000 generates an estimated 240hp.

Specs

Chassis Type: M-04L
Scale: 1/10
Overall Length: 409mm
Overall Width: 177mm
Wheelbase: 239mm
Chassis Weight: 914g
Tread F/R: 140/148mm
Tire Width/Diameter F/R: 27/65mm
Gear Ratio: 6.82:1
Body: Polycarbonate
Frame: Polycarbonate monocoque type
Suspension: Four wheel independent double wishbone system
Motor: 540 Type Motor Included


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Tamiyas NEW mini. Tamiya M05Pro.

This thread is all about the M-SERIES.

Hope this Car is KiCkAsS like all the others!