Classic meets modern: Kyosho 30643 1/10 EP 4WD Racing Buggy OPTIMA MID 1987 WC Worlds Spec 60th Anniversary Limited Edition  [KY-30643]

Optima Mid 30643 from Kyosho - 1987 Worlds Prototype Updated for Now

The Optima Mid earned attention at the 1987 IFMAR 4WD Worlds by qualifying multiple cars into the A-Main. Kyosho honors that legacy with the 30643 anniversary kit, updating the prototype with contemporary construction while keeping its original drive concept.

Carbon Double-Deck and Mid Motor Balance

The defining feature was the mid-mounted motor and double-deck layout, which gave the car a well balanced centre of gravity. This reissue uses a carbon main chassis and carbon upper deck to retain that balance while providing modern stiffness and toughness for current motors and batteries.

Refined Livery and Component Choice

The special edition keeps the iconic livery but shifts hardware finishes to gunmetal for a cleaner racing look. The Optima Pro shell is reshaped for mid-chassis fitment and comes with a large polycarbonate rear wing. The peppermint green wheels are a faithful nod to the original designer's styling.

Included Race-Oriented Hardware

The kit arrives with items many drivers fit later: ball differentials front and rear, a titanium-coated shock package with carbon towers, universal swing shafts, HD mounting points and a turnbuckle system for quick alignment checks. The 7075 duralumin gear shaft helps reduce inertia for crisper throttle response.

From Kit to Track

This is a build-it-yourself kit that rewards careful assembly and setup. Fit your radio, ESC, motor and LiPo pack, then tune camber and toe to match local track conditions. The 30643 suits both display collectors and those wanting to run a vintage-style racer on modern circuits.

The Optima Mid 30643 is a careful reissue that keeps the original concept intact while delivering parts and geometry that fit modern race setups and collector displays.