Pikes Peak Pedigree and the Super Swift Story
The GoPro Monster Sport Super Swift has a storied competition history, taking the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb title six times in a row. Based on the Suzuki Swift and developed by Monster Sport, the race car featured a highly tuned 1.9-liter engine pushing past 400hp and aero work refined in wind tunnel testing. Tamiya captures that iconic silhouette in a 1/10 scale RC form, mounted on the M-05 chassis to mirror the car's on-track character.
M-05 Chassis Traits for Front-Wheel Drive Control
The underlying Tamiya M-05 chassis gives this RTR a compact, front-wheel-drive layout that is straightforward to set up. Its narrow semi-monocoque frame and low center of gravity help concentrate mass where it matters, while the independent double wishbone suspension improves turn-in and mid-corner stability for smoother lap times on pavement.
Wheelbase Options and Upgrade Path
Adaptability is a key strength of the M-05 platform. By changing rear suspension parts you can select from three wheelbase settings: 210mm, 225mm, or 239mm, opening up compatibility with many Tamiya bodies and allowing hobbyists to personalise handling with different setups and Hop-Up parts.
Straightforward Ready-to-Run Setup
As part of Tamiya's Expert Built (XB) range, this model arrives assembled and radio-ready for immediate driving. It still supports the same spare parts and upgrade options available for the kit version, so you can maintain, repair, or enhance the car over time.
Specifications
- Scale: 1/10
- Construction type: RTR (Ready-to-Run)
- Terrain use: On-road
- Drive-train: 2WD FWD
- Drive type: Gearbox
- Drive line: Dog bone
- Differential type: Gear
- Suspension: Fully independent double wishbone
- Steering mechanism: Bell-crank
- Shock damper: Friction damper
- Shock damper material: Plastic
- Tire type: Rubber
- Tire tread: Radial
- Body material: Polycarbonate
- Chassis material: Plastic
- Electronic Speed Control (ESC): Included
- ESC model: TEU-105BK
- Motor: 540-brushed type
- Bearings: Plastic bushing
- Adjustable camber: Fixed
- Adjustable toe angles: Front only
- Adjustable ground clearance: Yes
- Adjustable gear ratio: Yes
- Adjustable wheelbase: Yes
- Adjustable track width: Fixed
- Adjustable shock angle: Fixed
- Special feature 1: Low center of gravity design
- Special feature 2: 3-piece steering linkage
- Special feature 3: Servo, receiver, and ESC positioned at the rear for optimal balance
- Special feature 4: Adjustable wheelbase lengths: 210mm, 225mm, 239mm
- Special feature 5: Front mounted motor
- Special feature 6: Semi-monocoque frame
- Special feature 7: Includes Tamiya Finespec 2.4Ghz radio gear
- Requires A: 7.2 battery & charger
This Tamiya 57868 RC XB RTR GoPro Monster Sport Super Swift is a practical entry into high-detail on-road RC, giving new and experienced drivers a platform that is easy to run and simple to upgrade.
