The Tamiya 58691 Ford Escort TT-02 brings a street-spec version of a rally classic into the RC realm. While the road-going Escort drew on the same rally roots as its inline-4 predecessors, this kit focuses on a faithful exterior and a chassis that is simple to set up and enjoy on paved surfaces.
The heart of the model is the TT-02 shaft-driven 4WD chassis, designed for balanced handling. Its longitudinal layout spaces the battery and motor on opposite sides to stabilise weight distribution. The chassis supports multiple wheelbase and clearance setups and offers ten gearing choices for tailoring acceleration or cruising speed.
A 1.0mm polycarbonate body keeps strength without excess weight. The kit includes white ABS dish wheels fitted with treaded tyres that suit street use, plus stickers and window masks so you can paint and finish an accurate Escort livery with clean edges.
Enthusiasts can install a variety of Hop-Up Options to improve suspension, drivetrain or steering feel. The supplied new ESC is compatible with sensored brushless motors from about 21.5 turns and with Tamiya brushed motors of around 25 turns and higher, offering several routes to tune power delivery.
The Tamiya 58691 Ford Escort TT-02 is a great pick for hobbyists who want a period-correct street build with room to upgrade. Its clear bodywork and tuneable TT-02 platform make it easy to personalise for both display and spirited on-road runs.
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