Tamiya 58260 - 1/10 Mercedes CLK DTM TL-01 Heritage Touring Kit  [58260]

Tamiya 58260 - 1/10 Mercedes CLK DTM TL01
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£115.89
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
58260
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Scaled Motorsport Heritage for Hobby Racers

The Tamiya 58260 - 1/10 Mercedes CLK DTM TL-01 reflects the racing success of Mercedes-Benz Team D2, which achieved five wins in a ten-race season of the German Touring Car Championship. The kit reproduces the car's race-oriented bodywork and offers authentic visual detail for display or on-track use.

What the TL-01 Chassis Delivers

The TL-01 chassis combines a light but robust layout with a shaft-driven four-wheel drive system that promotes traction and stability. With a polycarbonate bodyshell and a simple suspension geometry, the car is reliable on a variety of smooth surfaces and straightforward to set up.

Specification Highlights and Layout

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/10
  • Chassis Type: TL-01
  • Overall Length: 449mm
  • Overall Width: 185mm
  • Chassis Weight: 1095g
  • Wheelbase: 257mm
  • Tread F/R: 157mm
  • Tire Width/Diameter F/R: 27/65mm
  • Gear Ratio: 7.92:1
  • Body: Polycarbonate
  • Suspension: Four-wheel independent double wishbone system
  • Motor: 540 Type Motor Included

The Tamiya 58260 - 1/10 Mercedes CLK DTM TL-01 suits builders wanting a faithful replica and racers seeking a tried-and-tested platform to refine for better lap times.

Yes, with the right tyres and a balanced setup the TL-01 handles well on smooth indoor surfaces typical of touring car tracks.
A 540 type motor is standard for this scale and is perfectly adequate for club events and hobby use; higher performance setups can be built with upgraded motors and ESCs.
Yes, foam inserts are a common upgrade to improve tyre shape and consistency, and they fit the listed tyre dimensions when selected correctly.
The clear polycarbonate body is designed for painting; use polycarbonate paints and thin layers, and take care when trimming and masking to preserve details.

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