Tamiya Fiat Abarth 1000TCR Berlina Corsa (MB-01)

Great Things Come in Small Packages

The Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse became European Touring Car Championship class champion in 1968 and 1969. Based upon the compact 2-door Fiat 600, it was tuned by Abarth for races. The muscular form had front and rear over fenders, a large radiator cover integrated with the front bumper, and horizontally-opened engine hood. A 982cc inline-4 engine capable of over 110hp underpinned its powerful performance. This R/C model assembly kit depicts the small but mighty silhouette of the car elegantly using a polycarbonate body and plenty of separately molded plastic parts, the whole package being based upon the new MB-01 chassis.

The MB-01 Chassis

The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbase, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. This model employs a front-wheel drive setup. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance. What is more, without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars.

Specifications

• Length: 374mm, width: 168mm, height: 140mm
• Wheelbase: 210mm (Short)
• Tread: 140mm (front & rear)
• Tire width/diameter: 25/55mm (front), 25/59mm (rear)
• Bathtub type chassis
• Midship motor, rear-wheel drive
• 4-bevel differential gear
• 3-piece steering tie-rod
• 4-wheel double wishbone suspension
• Friction dampers
• Gear ratio = 5.83:1 (using kit 29T pinion)
• Type 540 motor
• Electronic speed controller (ESC) is sold separately.

About the model

• Small yet perfectly formed Fiat Abarth 1000 TCR Berlina Corse.
• Highlights on the front include a depiction of the chunky radiator/oil cooler, and metal-plated headlight rims.
• Separately molded parts are used for the side mirrors, while windshield wipers are a sticker.
• A rather unusual sight at the rear: the opened hood, which is also a separately molded part with its props.
• The model also depicts parts of the engine for a super realistic look.
• Silver color wheels are paired with front 55mm and 60mm radial rear tires.
• The compact MB-01 chassis. For this model, it is assembled with a short wheelbase: 210mm.
• The servo is installed in the right-rear of the model, and moves the steering linkage via a link rod.
• The four-wheel double wishbone suspension uses symmetrical arms.
• Coil sprung dampers come as standard, although you can upgrade them with M-Chassis aluminum dampers if you wish.
• The motor mount is assembled as a unit, and secured to the chassis using two screws.
• The 4-bevel gear differential is the same as that on the TT-02; this chassis is compatible with TT-02 Hop-Up Option differentials.
• The flip-up battery holder gives quick access.
• Rear double wishbone suspension gives a stable drive.
• Suspension elements are also unitized to help with pit and repair work.
• This versatile chassis can be assembled into three wheelbases and two drivetrain layouts.

Please note! This is a true-to-scale 1/10 model kit that requires assembly and painting. Paints, electronic components and tools are not included in the kit!

Additionally needed electronics

Here are our recommendations for this model. Of course, you can also choose other suitable parts. If you have any questions about compatibility, please do get in touch with us!

• Redox TX-ONE transmitter with RX-ONE receiver
• Tower Pro digitaalne servo MG958
• Hobbywing QuicRun WP 1060 ESC 60A (Brushed) 2-3S Car 1/10
• Redox NiMH battery 7,2V 3500mAh (Tamiya connector) (alternatives: Redox NiMH battery 7,2V 5000mAh (Tamiya connector), Vapex NiMH battery 7,2V 2500mAh (Tamiya connector), Vapex NiMH battery 7,2V 3000mAh (Tamiya connector), Vapex NiMH battery 7,2V 4000mAh (Deans connector))
• HotRC N8 1-8S NiMH charger (20W)
• Varta Super Heavy Duty R6 AA battery 4-pack

Recommended colours

These are the colours recommended in the Tamiya guide. You are always free to choose your own colour scheme. You can find all our colours here.

• Tamiya PS-5 Black (alternatives: Hobbynox must aerosool värv 150ml)
• Tamiya PS-31 Smoke (alternatives: Hobbynox suitsuhall aerosool värv 150ml)
• Tamiya PS-32 Corsa Gray
• Tamiya Mini X-18 Semi Gloss Black (alternatives: Tamiya TS-29 Black (Semi Gloss))
• Tamiya Mini XF-2 White (Flat)
• Tamiya Mini XF-7 Red (Flat)
• Tamiya Mini XF-16 Aluminium (Flat)

If necessary, we can help with assembling the model and painting the bodywork – please get in touch with us.