Tamiya 58517 - Super Hotshot 2012 1/10 4WD Classic Buggy Assembly Kit  [58517]

Tamiya 58517 Super Hotshot 2012 - classic shaft-driven 1/10 buggy reissued

The Super Shot name goes back to the mid 1980s and the Tamiya 58517 Super Hotshot 2012 reissue places that heritage into a 1/10 scale assembly kit. It preserves the original design priorities: a shaft-driven 4WD drivetrain, four-wheel double wishbone suspension, and a mechanical-first approach rather than lightweight competition styling.

Chassis and drivetrain characteristics

The chassis retains the traditional shaft-driven layout. A central driveshaft distributes power to front and rear differentials, providing a serviceable drivetrain familiar to hobbyists. The basic architecture supports durable components, the included full bearing set, and the GT-tuned can motor.

Suspension and damping

Four double wishbone arms combined with oil-filled dampers provide the suspension system. The oil dampers deliver conventional damping behavior and are serviceable for tuning. A chassis under guard offers protection to lower components and aids clean routing on rough surfaces.

Wheels, tires, and bodywork

Styling highlights include spiked tyres on gold-plated wheels, a polycarbonate bodyshell and a matched rear wing. These pieces produce an authentic period silhouette once assembled and trimmed for display or light off-road use.

Mechanical inclusions and intended audience

The kit includes a full set of ball bearings and a Tamiya GT-Tuned Motor (25T). With its shaft-driven 4WD layout and oil-filled dampers, the model targets builders who prefer hands-on assembly and an authentic reproduction of a classic buggy.

The Tamiya 58517 Super Hotshot 2012 4WD returns a classic shaft-driven buggy as a 1/10 assembly kit, aimed at model builders and collectors who appreciate period-accurate mechanics and serviceability.