[18097] Toyota GR Yaris (VZ Chassis)

[Run the world's long-awaited sports 4WD]

This is a mini 4WD that reproduces the sports 4WD announced in 2020, Toyota GR Yaris, developed by Toyota with the technology to win the WRC (World Rally Championship). A realistic model of a powerful 3-door hatchback style, such as a large radiator grill, a wide overhanging rear fender, and a spoiler at the rear end of the roof. If you put a metallic sticker that expresses the windows, lights, roof carbon pattern, etc. on the white body, you can create a sporty and aggressive atmosphere of the actual car. In addition, the chassis adopts a lightweight, compact, short wheelbase VZ. The chassis body and A parts made of ABS resin are unified in gray, and the black fin spoke wheels are fitted with small diameter low height tires. Not only can you enjoy high-performance driving, but it also creates an outstanding presence as a display model.

[VZ Chassis Pursuing Strength and Expandability]

The VZ chassis has further refined the performance of the VS chassis, which is popular in racing and is compact, lightweight, and has a short wheelbase. The strength of the bumper, rear stay base, propeller shaft bearing, etc. has been increased while maintaining the excellent features of the VS chassis such as tight turning performance and high maintainability. Moderate "bend" to absorb a shock is a point. In addition to the rear roller stay, the front bumper can also be split. The degree of freedom in setting has also been greatly improved. And the shaft bearing adopts 620 plastic bearing made of POM resin with low frictional resistance. A parts such as the chassis body and gear cover are made of ABS resin, and the gear ratio is set at 3.5:1.

[Basic specifications]

● Length: 158 mm ● Width: 98 mm ● Height: 49 mm ● With double shaft motor

● Assembly and screwing without the use of adhesives

[Separately purchased]

- 2 AA batteries

[What is the GR Yaris?]

The GR Yaris is a full-fledged sports 4WD car produced by TOYOTA GAZOO Racing, Toyota's motor sports division. Utilizing the experience of participating in the WRC (World Rally Championship), it was developed with the concept of "any road in the world can be manipulated as desired, and anyone can enjoy driving with peace of mind". The power unit is equipped with a 1.6-liter inline 3-cylinder direct-injection turbo engine with a maximum output of 272 horsepower, and adopts a newly developed sports 4WD system called "GR-FOUR" that transmits the power to the road surface without leaving it. Combined with the lightweight and highly rigid body and excellent suspension, it achieves high performance that is expected to be active in motor sports.