Schumacher Top Cat Classic 2WD buggy re-release kit

Schumacher have announced the forthcoming release of the Top Cat Classic 2WD re-release buggy kit. First introduced back in 1988 the Top Cat was Schumacher’s first 2WD buggy kit and it came hot on the heels of the World Championship winning CAT XLS 4WD buggy, that was introduced two years before in 1986. With a couple of small updates for LiPo fitment and durability, the 2018 Top Cat Classic uses many of the original mouldings, and incorporates all of the innovative features such as laydown front shocks with crashback system. The Top Cat won the 1989 EFRA European Championships with Jamie Booth, and started a long line of successful Schumacher 2WD buggies, which are still winning races today. The kit is set for a release in December.

Features:
– High quality alloy chassis
– Efficient kevlar drive belts
– 14 ball, ball differential, invented by Cecil Schumacher in 1978
– Unique alloy coil over oil filled laydown front shock absorbers
– Front double wishbone suspension with massive travel
– Huge steering lock to handle the tightest tracks
– Front ‘O’ ring ‘crashback’ system to minimise front end crash damage
– Tough polycarbonate bodyshell to keep out the dirt
– Original Schumacher tyres included.
– Accepts period NiMh batteries or modern shorty LiPos
– Accepts brushed or brushless motors. (Maximum 17.5T limit with kit transmission)
– Transmission upgrade available to handle modern high powered motors, and create a class leading buggy for historic RC racing

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]