To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Kyosho.
We announce the release of the 1987 World Championships winning Joel Johnson replica Ultima.
This is a Very Limited Edition one-off batch run.
When its gone its gone!
American Joel Johnson won his first 2WD class world title at the 2nd Electric Off-Road World Championship in England in 1987 driving a modified Kyosho ULTIMA. Also, TQ’ed this event and finished 1st and 2nd and 3rd.This became known as the ‘JJ Spec’ and was popular with its custom suspension, main chassis and front-rear shock stays that enhanced performance and styling. Only third-party conversion kits were available at the time and even then, it was extremely difficult to completely reproduce the JJ specifications. Now the ‘JJ Spec’ is honored as the 13th model in the Vintage Series to commemorate Kyosho’s 60th anniversary.
- The 13th model of the Kyosho Vintage Series is a recreation of the World Champion racer that did not exist as a kit back in 1987.
- Each component has been faithfully designed and manufactured based on the specifications of the championship winning machine.
- While based on the original model, each part has been enhanced and modernized to meet the requirements of the latest RC systems & power sources.
- Body from the Tomahawk is included, which is as per the World Champion machine. Original as well as commemorative decals are also included.
- Turnbuckle tie rods allow precise adjustment of camber and toe angles, just like the original.
- Rear gearbox is equipped with ball differential that produces traction stability without affecting road grip.
- Rear drive incorporates a universal swing shaft that enables improved drive efficiency and maneuverability.
- Soft front and rear tires are included for racing performance. Inner sponges are also built into the front tires and deliver powerful grip and control.
- In addition to the standard type included in the kit, more modern 2.2-inch standard wheels can also be installed.
- Unassembled chassis kit includes wheels and tires for front and rear, unpainted body, and rear wing.
- Equipped with +2mm offset rear wheel hub. Wide tread setting is available when combined with the included 1mm spacers.
Features:
- Special carbon main chassis with skid angle in the front! New updates for a screw fixture battery holder and servo mount.
- Machined FRP shock towers!
- Front and rear gold shocks!! New medium soft springs for the front.
- Rear aluminum motor guard with special 60th anniversary logo!!.
- Special limited edition decal set!
- Wide rear tread!! 2mm offset rear hubs with 1mm washer!
- Special offset front shafts for increasing forward stability!
- Ball diff and rear universal swing shafts!
- Tomahawk body with wing and large side walls!!
- Turnbuckles for various adjustments!
Technical Data:
- Length: 405mm
- Width: 250mm
- Height: 172mm *Wheelbase: 270mm
- Tread (F/R): 206mm/214mm
- Tire Diameter (F/R): φ75mm / φ82mm
- Tire width (F/R) : 20mm / 36mm
- Gear Ratio: 8.64 : 1
- Weight: 1470g
Kit Contents:
- Pre-assembled Gearbox and Shocks
- Chassis Parts
- Clear Body
- Decals
- Hex Wrench
- Cross Wrench
- Shock Tool
- Grease and Silicone Oil
Required for Operation:
- 2CH TX/RX set
- 1 Standard size servo
- ESC x 1
- 540 size brushed motor recommended)
- 7.2V NiMh Battery or 2S Li-Po pack(ESC needs to be compatible)
- Charger
