Lamborghini Cheetah 2026 TAM58754 KIT

TAM58754

1/12 RC Lamborghini Cheetah 2026

The Cheetah prototype R/C kit returns! This kit faithfully recreates the Cheetah prototype that includes upgrades to the assembly kit to enhance its performance for modern-day hobbyists.


The Cheetah prototype was 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. The 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-liter 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. Indeed, 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.

FEATURES:

• The durable styrene plastic body (molded in PS Desert Yellow) realistically depicts the angular, doorless form. Interior features such as meter panel, seats and fire extinguisher, and rear plate mesh are authentically depicted.
• The body is mounted inside front and rear for a more realistic look.
• Front and rear double wishbone suspension features upper and lower H-arms and adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs.

CHASSIS: 

• Based on the same chassis as Item 58004 1/12 XR311 Combat Support Vehicle, but with a 10mm shorter wheelbase.
• The 2WD chassis has a lightweight, rigid duralumin U-shaped plate, and utilizes a lengthwise battery pack in the center and a rear-mounted motor.
• The receiver and ESC are positioned on either side in duralumin rear R/C equipment trays for optimum balance.
• Sealed gearbox helps prevent dust and small stones from entering the model.
• 4-wheel independent double wishbone suspension employs 4 adjustable flat-mounted, longitudinal metal torsion bar springs.
• Updated semi-pneumatic tires - which feature flat chevron tread pattern - are paired with durable three-piece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs.
• A duralumin front under guard protects the model in crashes.

SPECS:

• R/C model assembly kit
• Length: 400mm
• Width: 174mm
• Height: 140mm

INCLUDES:

• Driver figure
• 540-Brushed Type motor
• ESC

REQUIRED:

• 2-channel radio
• Steering servo
• 7.2v NIMH - 7.4v LiPO battery with compatible charger
• Tamiya TS and acrylic paints