VEHICLE SPECS

Scale: 1/10 Price: $379 MSRP Weight as tested: 3lb 7oz

Chassis: TC-01 monocoque

Shocks: Plastic, oil-filled Suspension: Double Wishbone Front & Rear Transmission: Direct-drive motor to center spur Differentials: Oil-filled Gear type, front and rear Driveshafts: Steel Dogbones

Bearings: Steel ball Body: Polycarbonate, unpainted Wheels: 6-spoke Medium Narrow Tires: Tamiya Race Radial

TEST GEAR (NOT INCLUDED)

ESC: Tekin RS SPEC Gen3

Motor: Tekin Spec-r 17.5T

Steering Servo: Tekin T-120 Lo-profile

Battery: Maxamps 7.4v 5450mah Hard Case Lipo Radio: Ko-propo

Receiver: Ko-propo

LIKES

+ true to scale replica body + impressive monocoque chassis design

+ smooth push-rod suspension + excellent parts materials + uses TB04 diffs + ball bearings come standard

DISLIKES

- limited layout options for electronics - drivetrain maintenance may take more time due to chassis design

FINAL WORD

It’s kits like the Tamiya Formula E Gen2 that reignite our passion for the RC hobby. The culmination of a well thought out design, great quality parts, a fun and detailed build process, and the end result of a car that is super fun to drive once built makes this kit one of my all-time personal favorites.

The look of the body is nicely replicated to scale and includes many little details you’d expect from a Tamiya kit. What I really enjoyed as well was hearing from other enthusiasts about their own experiences with the TC-01 chassis and how much they’ve enjoyed it. If you’re shopping around for a new on-road kit to add to your collection, then I’d highly recommend giving the Tamiya Formula E Gen2 some serious consideration.