What Are The Best Tamiya RC Cars?

Are you looking to buy a Tamiya RC car and don’t really know which one would be your best option? Obviously buying a new RC car can be difficult but since you have narrowed it down to just a specific manufacturer then we should be able to help you in this article. 

The best Tamiya RC cars currently on the market are: 

• Tamiya Porsche 911 GT3
• Tamiya Ford Mustang SVT Cobra 
• Tamiya Mercedes Benz 190E
• Tamiya VW Karmann Ghia
• Tamiya Top Force 
• Tamiya Toyota Supra

Each of these models will appeal to different people based on their style and what features they like in an RC car. Each of these RC cars are an excellent choice but we will look at each of them in more detail in the rest of this article. 

To see the most popular Tamiya RC cars currently available just click here.

Tamiya 1/10 R/C Porsche 911 GT3 Cup VIP 2008 TT-01E

The Tamiya Porsche 911 GT3 CUP VIP 2008 TT-01E is an R/C assembly kit that replicates the Porsche 911 that was raced in 2008. It comes with an accurately reproduced polycarbonate body as well as rear view mirrors, and a rear wing. It also comes with a body attached to the 4WD shaft-driven TT-01 Type E chassis, which is easy to assemble and offers very high performance, offering an exciting driving experience.

The TT-01 Type E Chassis comes in a bathtub frame of the evolved shaft-driven 4WD TT-01 Type-E. It’s motor and battery are placed close to the ground to ensure a lower center of gravity as well as optimum balance. There’s a fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck, as well as gear covers, installed on the bathtub frame, and this helps to improve rigidity. 

There’s also a 3-piece tie rod to provide smooth steering action. The suspension system has a low center of gravity, an excellent balanced design, and 4-wheel double wishbone all to help it offer excellent performance. The front and rear differential are also designed to make sure that you have the best driving experience.

You can read the reviews for this model as well as learn more specifics about it by clicking here. 

Tamiya 1/10 R/C Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R ’95 Kit

The Tamiya Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R 1995 TT-01E is a limited edition RC assembly kit, which also comes with an accurately reproduced polycarbonate body. Also, the high-performance TT-01 Type E chassis has the car’s body attached to it and is sure to deliver very high performance.  

The TT-01 Type E Chassis has its motor and battery close to the ground to allow for a lower center of gravity and a perfect balance. The bathtub frame has a fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck, and gear covers mounted on it to improve rigidity. There’s also a 3-piece tie rod included to make sure you get smooth steering action. The car is also designed with a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension system as well as front and rear differential gears to provide an unbeatable driving experience.

You can read the reviews for this model as well as see the current pricing here. 

Tamiya 1/10 R/C Mercedes-Benz 190E E2 Zakspeed

This car recreates the Mercedes-Benz 190E E2 Zakspeed raced in the 1991 DTM. It comes with a reproduced polycarbonate body, rearview mirrors, and sectioned rear wing. Just like the others mentioned above , the body is attached to the high performing 4WD shaft-driven TT-01 Type E chassis, which is also very easy to assemble. 

Also, the chassis has its motor and battery places close to the ground to ensure good balance and a lower center of gravity. The fiberglass reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers mounted on the bathtub frame provide sturdiness, and a 3-piece tie rod provides smooth steering action. Here’s one Tamiya car you can definitely trust to provide top-notch performance.

You can learn more about this model by clicking here. 

Tamiya 1/10 R/C VW Karmann Ghia M-06 Model Kit

This is an R/C model kit designed around the M-06 chassis. This car uses the medium wheelbase and reproduces a true classic delivered as the Volkswagen Karmann Ghia. This car is designed with a polycarbonate body that sits right on top of the Tamiya RWD M-06 chassis.

Offering very great performance, the M-06 chassis comes with a rear-mounted motor, rear-drive setup, as well as a longitudinally-mounted battery pack featuring RC equipment positioned on both sides to ensure perfect balance and deliver a low center of gravity. There’s a 4-wheel double wishbone suspension that uses metal-plated wheels, and it includes 60D radial tires at the front and 60D super grip tires at the back. Additionally, a 3-piece steering linkage ensures that you get handling response, and this car also comes with a large bumper.

You can learn more about this model here. 

Tamiya 1/10 R/C Top Force 2017 Ltd Edition Model Kit

This RC car comes with an ultra-low center of gravity as well as an impressively aerodynamic body. It comes with front, and rear sealed gearboxes that are well placed between 2mm FRP plates to make sure that you can trust this car for durability. This revolutionary RC car also comes with a transmission system that includes a hard propeller shaft as well as front and rear ball differentials. 

Its double-wishbone suspension comes with 4 CVA shock dampers so your RC can run smoothly even through rough and difficult terrains. This wishbone suspension is also designed to allow you to adjust to get your preferred positions.

You can learn more about this specific model on here. 

Tamiya 1/10 RC Toyota Supra 2019 TT-02 Model Kit

The Tamiya Toyota Supra 2019 is a perfect 1/10 scale radio control car with a very detailed polycarbonate body that sits right on top of the Tamiya TT-02 chassis, which is easy to assemble and which can be customized to get better performance.

A recreation of the all-new 2019 Toyota Supra, this Supra is designed with very high-quality chassis, drivetrain, and engine alongside other features that ensure it gives you nothing less than top-notch performance. The body and suspension tuning are specially developed to bring a unique and classy feel to this car.  

The TT-02 chassis platform is designed with a lot of features that make it a lot easier for the new RC kit builder to assemble. You can trust the TT-02 chassis to bring you excellent performance, especially when it comes to speed. This car is uniquely designed with some of the very best features an RC enthusiast would want from an RC car.

You can find this model as well as some specific reviews for it by clicking here. 

Conclusion 

The Tamiya RC car brand, which went into the modeling business in 1948, has, over the years, grown to become one of the most well-known brands around. Today, they produce some of the best and most competitive RC cars available on the market with top-notch features and commendable performance. 

If you are looking to venture into the RC world, the Tamiya RC brand is surely a good brand to consider. And if you are still trying to figure out which of the brand’s RC cars are the best options for you, the above-listed models are some of the most trustworthy ones you can choose from depending on your personal preferences.