Tamiya 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. 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-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. 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.
About the Model
This 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
Length: 400mm, width: 174mm, height: 140mm
The durable styrene plastic body (moulded 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
A driver figure is also included
The instruction manual includes a 4-language background story text of the actual car
About the 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 centre 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 tyres – which feature flat chevron tread pattern – are paired with durable threepiece wheels which have five screws to attach them to wheel hubs
A duralumin front underguard protects the model in crashes
What's included?
ESC
Torque-tuned motor
Body moulded in PS Desert Yellow
Separately Required Items
What's needed?
Transmitter & receiver
Servo
Battery and charger
Tools to help with assembly of the kit
LED lighting (optional)
Separately Required Items
What's included?
ESC
Torque-tuned motor
Body moulded in PS Desert Yellow
What's needed?
Transmitter & receiver
Servo
Battery and charger
Tools to help with assembly of the kit
LED lighting (optional)
Key Info:
Brand: Tamiya
Part No: HC-58754
Barcode: 4950344587544
Finance Options
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TOTAL AMOUNT PAYABLE |
| 24 Month Credit |
| £23.86 |
24 |
19.9% |
24 x £10.75 |
£281.86 |
| 36 Months Credit |
| £23.86 |
36 |
19.9% |
36 x £7.79 |
£304.30 |
| 48 Months Credit |
| £23.86 |
48 |
19.9% |
48 x £6.34 |
£328.18 |
| Buy Now Pay Later 48 months (6 months Deferred) |
| £23.86 |
48 |
24.9% |
48 x £7.48 |
£382.90 |
| Buy Now Pay Later 48 months (10 months Deferred) |
| £23.86 |
48 |
24.9% |
48 x £7.91 |
£403.54 |
| Buy Now Pay Later 48 months (12 months Deferred) |
| £23.86 |
48 |
24.9% |
48 x £8.36 |
£425.14 |
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