Scale Tribute to the Championship Honda HSV-010
The Tamiya 1/10 scale Honda HSV-010 reproduces Team Weider's 2010 Super GT500 winner with careful attention to livery and bodywork. This kit delivers an authentic on-road model that appeals to racers and collectors who value period-correct styling and build accuracy.
How Team Weider Made an Impact in 2010
The 2010 Super GT season saw Team Weider's HSV-010 make strong statements from the outset, claiming pole and a win at the Okayama GT 300km event. Consistent results at circuits like Sepang and Sugo kept the team in contention, and although Motegi proved tight, the season ended with the HSV-010 crowned Super GT500 champion, cementing its place in GT history.
TT-01E Chassis Fundamentals for Balanced Handling
The kit uses the TT-01 Type-E chassis, designed for predictable handling and robustness. Motor and battery placement are kept low to reduce center of gravity for improved cornering. A fiberglass-reinforced nylon upper deck and gear covers add stiffness, while the 3-piece tie rod arrangement sharpens steering response. The layout includes a shaft-driven 4WD system, double wishbone suspension and durable differential gearing suited to club racing and practice sessions.
Scale Details and Practical Options
Separate molded parts such as the sizeable rear wing and side mirrors enhance realism, while LED units stand in for head and tail lamps for evening runs. The model rolls on 10-spoke wheels with racing radial tyres that reflect full-size tread patterns, and an extra set of slick tyres on 6-spoke wheels is provided for faster, lower-grip track conditions.
Specifications
- Scale: 1/10
- Length: 441mm
- Width: 191mm
- Height: 118mm
- Wheelbase: 257mm
- Tire Width/Diameter: 27/67mm (Front & Rear)
- Chassis: Bathtub Type
- Drive: Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD
- Motor: Type 540
- Gear Ratio: 8.35:1
The Tamiya Honda HSV-010 TT-01E suits collectors who want a faithful race replica and builders who enjoy tuning for handling. Note that a compatible ESC and radio are required separately, and assembly offers a good walkthrough of TT-01E mechanics and setup choices.
