This assembly kit creates an R/C model of the Citroën front-wheel drive saloon car DS which was honored with third place in the 1999 Car of the Century awards. In 1955, the Citroën DS was announced in Paris and it was sometimes dubbed the “spaceship’’ for its aerodynamic design. This model artfully captures that legendary styling with a lightweight polycarbonate body, based upon the compact 2WD of the MB-01 chassis. Chrome plated wheels are paired with radial tires.
 
The MB-01 Chassis
The compact, 2WD MB-01 chassis gives a choice of three types of wheelbase, and front- or rear- wheel drive system. This model employs a front-wheel drive setup. The 4-wheel double wishbone suspension features symmetrical structure and friction dampers. Unitized sections such as motor mount, final gears and suspension facilitate ease of assembly and effective maintenance. What is more, without removing battery pack, motor and R/C equipment setups from the center frame, simply change attachment directions of final gears and steering linkage to switch between front- and rear-wheel drive; low or high motor position can be chosen for rear-wheel drive cars.
 
★Length: 412mm, width: 197mm, height: 137mm
★Wheelbase: 239mm (Long)
★Tread: 148mm (front), 140mm (rear)
★Tire width/diameter: 25/59mm (front & rear) ★Bathtub type chassis
★Front-midship motor, front-wheel drive ★4-bevel differential gear
★3-piece steering tie-rod ★4-wheel double wishbone suspension
★Friction dampers
★Gear ratio = 5.83:1 (using kit 29T pinion)
★Type 540 motor
★ESC included for export.
 
Separately Required Items
★2-channel R/C system
★R6/AA/UM3 batteries for transmitter
★Battery pack & charger

CITROEN DS

A look from the back really shows off the elegant, sloping form of the car and its tail.

wedge-shaped nose

A closer look at the wedge-shaped nose, which has a metal-plated bumper part.

Roof rear lamps

Roof rear lamps are another charming feature of the unique DS body.
Plated dish wheels
Plated dish wheels are paired with treaded 60D radial tires.		 rear bumper
The rear bumper is also metal-plated, and stickers are used for combination lamps and the Citroën emblem.
The compact MB-01 chassis. For this model, it is assembled with a long wheelbase (239mm) and given wide front tread.
MB-01 chassis
A 3-piece steering tie-rod is combined with a front-left servo.		 long wheel hubs
Wide front tread is achieved with long wheel hubs and axles.		 motor mount is assembled as a unit
The motor mount is assembled as a unit, and secured to the chassis using two screws.
wishbone suspension uses symmetrical
The four-wheel double-wishbone suspension uses symmetrical arms.		 4-bevel gear differential
The 4-bevel gear differential is the same as that on the TT-02; this chassis is compatible with TT-02 Hop-Up Option differentials.
The flip-up battery holder gives quick access.
rear double wishbone
A close-up on the rear double wishbone suspension, which uses friction dampers.		 wheelbase is set to Long
With spacer attached to the sub deck, the wheelbase is set to Long (239mm).		 This versatile chassis can be assembled into three wheelbases and two drivetrain layouts.
SKU 58734-600
Barcode # 4950344587346
Brand Tamiya
Shipping Weight 2.0000kg
Shipping Width 0.230m
Shipping Height 0.180m
Shipping Length 0.470m
Shipping Cubic 0.019458000m3

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