Mini-Z is a brand name for a popular line of 1:28-scale electric radio-controlled cars manufactured by Kyosho Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of various radio-controlled devices. Kyosho makes a huge number of bodies for the Mini-Z. The wheelbase is nominally 94mm but can range from 90mm to 106mm. The bodies are all highly detailed, realistic looking, and fully painted with a high gloss paint. The bodies are so realistic that many are collected as display models and the bodies come with a dummy chassis and wheels for display purposes.
Mini-Z's come with parts to adjust wheelbase and motor location to fit the body. Different bodies will handle differently due to wheelbase and aerodynamics. A rear engine car like the Porsche 934 has a rear motor mount with the motor behind the axle, so the Mini-Z replicates somewhat the handling characteristics of the real car. The Mini-Z can be extensively modified with parts both from Kyosho Corporation and from aftermarket suppliers. Top speeds for a stock Mini-Z can reach 12 mph. A highly modified Mini-Z can actually surpass 61mph or 99km/h. With a moderately modified Mini-Z using off the shelf parts, 35mph is achievable. However, given the size of the cars, its scale speed would be equivalent to 980mph. At that speed, it would be impossible to negotiate corners. Most races are won with good cornering techniques rather than speed.
We have added the new Mini-Z's to RCHobbyHelicopter.com Temporarily until we have our new website AddictiveRC.com up and running. Order today as these items go fast and the bodies are limited production. |
