Tamiya Lamborghini Cheetah (2026)

This R/C model recreates the Lamborghini Cheetah, a prototype military vehicle announced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1977; this assembly kit upgrades a model from 1978. The durable styrene plastic body realistically depicts the angular, doorless form. Interior features such as meter panel, seats and fire extinguisher, and rear plate mesh are authentically depicted. A driver figure is also included. The 2WD chassis has a lightweight, rigid duralumin U-shaped plate, and utilizes a lengthwise battery pack in the center and a rear-mounted motor. The receiver and ESC are positioned on either side in rear duralumin R/C equipment trays for optimum balance. Sealed gearbox helps prevent dust and small stones from entering the model. 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs 4 adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs. Semi-pneumatic tires – which feature flat chevron tread pattern – are paired with durable three-piece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs. A duralumin front underguard protects the model in crashes. Interior body mounts front and rear give a more realistic look.

About the model 

• This R/C model assembly kit is a re-released and upgraded version of the kit which recreates a Cheetah prototype; a military vehicle announced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show. Length: 400mm, width: 174mm, height: 140mm.
• The durable styrene plastic body (molded in PS Desert Yellow) realistically depicts the angular, doorless form. Interior features such as meter panel, seats and fire extinguisher, and rear plate mesh are authentically depicted.
• The body is mounted inside front and rear for a more realistic look.
• Front and rear double wishbone suspension features upper and lower H-arms and adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs. 
• A driver figure is also included.
• The instruction manual includes a 4-language background story text of the actual car.
• Comes with Tamiya 540 motor and Hobbywing/Tamiya ESC.

About the chassis 

• Based on the same chassis as Item 58004 1/12 XR311 Combat Support Vehicle, but with a 10mm shorter wheelbase.
• The 2WD chassis has a lightweight, rigid duralumin U-shaped plate, and utilizes a lengthwise battery pack in the center and a rear-mounted motor. 
• The receiver and ESC are positioned on either side in duralumin rear R/C equipment trays for optimum balance. 
• Sealed gearbox helps prevent dust and small stones from entering the model. 
• 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs 4 adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs. 
• Updated semi-pneumatic tires – which feature flat chevron tread pattern – are paired with durable threepiece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs. 
• A duralumin front underguard protects the model in crashes.

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
• 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 TS-4 German Grey (Flat) (alternatives: Tamiya Mini XF-63 German Gray (Flat))
• Tamiya TS-5 Olive Drab (Flat)
• Tamiya TS-46 Light Sand (Flat)
• Tamiya Mini X-7 Red (Gloss)
• Tamiya Mini X-11 Chrome Silver (Gloss)
• Tamiya Mini X-18 Semi Gloss Black (alternatives: Tamiya TS-29 Black (Semi Gloss))
• Tamiya Mini X-27 Clear Red (Gloss)
• Tamiya Mini XF-1 Black (Flat) (alternatives: Tamiya TS-6 Matt Black (Flat))
• Tamiya Mini XF-2 White (Flat)
• Tamiya Mini XF-56 Metallic Gray (Flat)

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