The 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo was developed by West Germany’s Zakspeed team for the DRM. With a lightweight 790 kg, wide-body aerodynamic design, it was powered by a 1,427 cc turbocharged inline four producing 375 hp. The Capri Turbo claimed its first victory at the Nurburgring in 1978 and went on to secure wins and podiums in the 1979 season, becoming one of the most iconic Silhouette Formula race cars in DRM history.

This R/C model assembly kit recreates the 1978 Ford Zakspeed Capri Turbo from the 1978 DRM (German Racing Championship), a series which was a part of the immensely popular Group 5 racing scene in the 1970s and 1980s. The car - developed for the DRM by West German racing team Zakspeed – has its wide and low form depicted by a polycarbonate body, with stickers included to recreate colour sections in the livery and various sponsor logos.

 

TT-02: Adaptable, balanced shaft driven 4WD

The shaft driven 4WD TT-02 chassis employs a longitudinal layout with the battery on the left and the motor on the right, to give excellent stability. In addition, it features identical left and right suspension arms and uprights for ease of assembly, plus easy to maintain gearboxes. It is a highly adaptable chassis, as it offers 2 different wheelbases, 2 ground clearance settings and 2 tread set ups in addition to a range of 10 possible gear ratios. It is not short on looks either, with brake disc shaped wheel hubs and stylish front bumper supports. 2-piece wheels use semi pneumatic slick tyres.

 

Specifications

Length: 488mm, width: 205mm, height: 124mm

Wheelbase: 251mm

Tyre width/diameter: 27/67mm (front), 33/67mm (rear)

Bathtub type frame

Shaft driven 4WD

Front/rear 4 bevel plastic differentials

3 piece steering tie rod

4 wheel double wishbone suspension

Front/rear friction dampers

Gear ratio = 8.27:1 (9 further ratios from 11.38:1 to 7.28:1 possible with use of separately sold pinions)

Type 540 motor

 

Needed to complete

2 channel R/C system

R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter

Battery pack & charger

SKU T47526
Brand Tamiya

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