Volkswagen Amarok
Model Number: 58603
Released
Q1 2015
Drive
2WD
Suspension
Fully independent double wishbone
Chassis Description
WT01 Custom Lift
Body Type
Lexan/polycarb
Motor
540
Width
251mm
Length
463mm
Wheel Base
281mm
Scale
1/10
The Amarok is a mid-size pickup truck built by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV).
The truck has been in production since 2010 and it has proven very versatile on both on-road and off-road applications.
The life size subject features a modern pick-up truck body with double- and single-cab variants.
Suspension is provided by front McPherson struts and rear leaf springs.
This radio control model is based upon a 3-liter engine version of the truck which was used to promote the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi 2014.
The Tamiya RC kit is based on a modified version of the WT-01 chassis platform.
Specifications:
Scale: 1/10
Construction type: Assembly kit
Terrain use: Off-Road
Drive-train: 2WD
Drive type: Gearbox
Drive line: Dog bone
Differential type: Gear
Suspension: Fully independent double wishbone
Steering mechanism: Direct servo
Shock damper: Friction damper
Shock damper material: Plastic
Tire type: Rubber
Tire tread: Block-pattern
Body material: Polycarbonate
Chassis material: Plastic
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) : Included
ESC model: TBLE-02S
LED Light buckets: No
LED lights: No
Motor: 540-brushed type
Bearings: Plastic bushing
Adjustable camber: Fixed
Adjustable toe angles: Front only
Adjustable ground clearance: Yes
Adjustable gear ratio: Yes
Adjustable wheelbase: Fixed
Adjustable track width: Fixed
Adjustable shock angle: Fixed
Length: 463mm, width: 251mm
The model runs on an updated, narrow version of the WT-01 chassis. It features a 281mm wheelbase and 192mm front & rear tread.
4-wheel double wishbone suspension is fitted with 123mm diameter/59mm width tires for excellent traction.
Requires: 7.2 battery & charger, 2-channel radio gear, Polycarbonate paint