The Tamiya Razorback (Item 18713) is a 1/32 scale Mini 4WD race car kit that won the top award in the 2018 Mini 4WD Design Contest in Japan. It features a dynamic body design inspired by a wild boar and uses the aerodynamically advanced FM-A (Front Midship Aero) chassis for stable performance on technical tracks.
Design and Aesthetics
- Inspiration: The design is inspired by the muscular shape of a wild boar (razorback), giving it an aggressive and unique look with a "mohawk-like" ridge on its back.
- Body: The four-piece body is molded in durable gun metal-color ABS resin and includes metallic stickers with silver, purple, and carbon fiber pattern accents for decoration.
- Chassis Color Scheme: The main chassis is black, contrasted by low-friction A-parts (like the underpanel and rear stay) in a striking light green resin.
- Wheels and Tires: It comes with dark silver-color 6-spoke wheels paired with hard black low-profile tires.
Performance and Chassis Features
- FM-A Chassis: The front-motor layout provides a front-biased center of gravity, making the car well-suited for tracks with frequent elevation changes and enhancing stability.
- Aerodynamic Features: The chassis is designed with advanced aerodynamic themes, including a low-friction front skid bar and aircraft-inspired aero side stays that allow attachment of various Grade-Up parts.
- Motor and Gears: A Type 130 motor is included, and the model features a 4.2:1 gear ratio.
- Assembly: It's an easy snap-together assembly kit, requiring no glue.
- Power: Requires two AA batteries (sold separately).
Specifications
Specification
DetailLength156 mm (approx. 6.1 inches)
Width97 mm (approx. 3.8 inches)
Height46 mm (approx. 1.8 inches)
Scale1/32
Chassis TypeFM-A (Front Motor)
MotorType 130 (included)
AssemblySnap-together (no glue needed)