{"product_id":"tamiya-rc-lamborghini-cheetah-2026-1-12-scale-assembly-kit-item-58754","title":"Tamiya RC Lamborghini Cheetah (2026) 1:12 Scale Assembly Kit - Item #58754","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTamiya RC Lamborghini Cheetah (2026) 1:12 Scale Assembly Kit - Item #58754\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003eEstimated arrival time end of October\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e1\/12 Scale 2WD Off Road Chassis\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamiya is delighted to announce a re-released and upgraded version of the kit which recreates a Cheetah prototype; a military vehicle announced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show. Originally born from a collaboration with the American company MTI (Mobility Technology International), the Cheetah project aimed to create an all-terrain military vehicle for the U.S. market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe prototype was initially assembled in the United States and later finished at Lamborghini’s facilities in Italy. In what was for an off-road car an unusual mount over the rear axle, its engine was a waterproofed 5.9-litre Chrysler V8 offering 180 hp that sent power to a limited slip differential via a 3-speed automatic transmission. While the Cheetah prototype never entered production, it was still a testament to Lamborghini’s innovation and significantly enriched their technical expertise, representing an important experimental phase that would later lead to modern military vehicles such as the Humvee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndeed, it served as fundamental testing ground for the subsequent evolution of the brand’s high-performance off-road vehicles, anticipating concepts later successfully implemented in the famous Lamborghini LM002, the first modern sports SUV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout the Model\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis R\/C model assembly kit is a re-released and upgraded version of the kit which recreates a Cheetah prototype; a military vehicle announced at the 1977 Geneva Motor Show\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLength: 400mm, width: 174mm, height: 140mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe durable styrene plastic body (moulded in PS Desert Yellow) realistically depicts the angular, doorless form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInterior features such as meter panel, seats and fire extinguisher, and rear plate mesh are authentically depicted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe body is mounted inside front and rear for a more realistic look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eFront and rear double wishbone suspension features upper and lower H-arms and adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eA driver figure is also included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe instruction manual includes a 4-language background story text of the actual car\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBased on the same chassis as Item 58004 1\/12 XR311 Combat Support Vehicle, but with a 10mm shorter wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe 2WD chassis has a lightweight, rigid duralumin U-shaped plate, and utilises a lengthwise battery pack in the centre and a rear-mounted motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe receiver and ESC are positioned on either side in duralumin rear R\/C equipment trays for optimum balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSealed gearbox helps prevent dust and small stones from entering the model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs 4 adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUpdated semi-pneumatic tyres – which feature flat chevron tread pattern – are paired with durable three piece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA duralumin front under guard protects the model in crashes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeparately Required Items\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat's included?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eESC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTorque-tuned motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBody moulded in PS Desert Yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat's needed?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTransmitter \u0026amp; receiver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eServo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBattery and charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTools to help with assembly of the kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED lighting (optional)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e*Requires:\u003cem\u003e2-channel\u003c\/em\u003e radio, Motor, ESC, steering servo, 7.2volt battery and compatible charger and Tamiya PS Paint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eto complete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52348218409256,"sku":null,"price":251.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0794\/8707\/4600\/files\/Screenshot2026-09-08at9.17.28am.png?v=1788857159","url":"https:\/\/slickshifts.co.uk\/products\/tamiya-rc-lamborghini-cheetah-2026-1-12-scale-assembly-kit-item-58754","provider":"Slick-Shifts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}