TAMIYA WILD ONE MAX: UNVEILING THE THRILLING FEATURES
The Tamiya Wild One Max is a full-scale, driveable replica of the iconic Tamiya Wild One (58050) radio-controlled buggy, built by The Little Car Company and launching first as the limited-run Launch Edition. It is one of the most faithful scale-up projects ever attempted in the automotive world, translating every visual detail of the original 1:10 RC car into a road-legal electric buggy that seats two adults. For fans who grew up building and racing the classic RC kit, the Wild One Max represents the childhood dream made real.
What Are the Key Specifications of the Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition?
The Launch Edition is built around a platform that retains the Wild One's signature aesthetic while meeting the safety demands of a vehicle that carries human occupants. The cockpit has been widened to accommodate two adults, and the front suspension has been upgraded from the original trailing-arm geometry to a double-wishbone setup for improved handling at speed. Dimensions have expanded to 3.6 metres long and 1.9 metres wide, appropriate for the vehicle's 500 kg estimated weight.
Off-road capability is built into every dimension. Ground clearance stands at 270mm, backed by a 34.1-degree approach angle, 28.4-degree breakover angle, and a 50.8-degree departure angle. Eight removable battery packs deliver a combined 14.4 kWh of capacity, powering the buggy to a top speed of approximately 60 mph (96.5 km/h). The Little Car Company, the UK firm behind the Bugatti Baby II and other licensed miniature vehicles, is assembling the Launch Edition from early 2024. For full programme details, visit The Little Car Company.
Interior, Safety Equipment and Road Legal Pack
The interior prioritizes both the RC-car authenticity and occupant safety. Cobra bucket seats with 4-point harnesses keep driver and passenger secure during aggressive off-road use, while an IP-rated 5-inch digital display with marine-specification switches provides vehicle data in a weatherproof format. Braking is handled by Brembo disc brakes, suspension damping by Bilstein units with Eibach springs, and tyres are 14-inch Maxxis off-road rubber. An optional windscreen and wiper mechanism is available for those who want all-weather usability.
For European and UK buyers, a road legal pack is available under L7e quadricycle regulations, allowing the Wild One Max to be registered and used on public roads without a full car licence in most categories. This opens the vehicle to a wider audience than pure track-only machines and makes it genuinely practical as a leisure vehicle. Off-road enthusiasts covering serious terrain with the Wild One Max should note that its approach and departure angles surpass many production off-roaders. Coverage of the project appeared in detail on Motor1, one of the leading global automotive publications.
Where to Buy the Tamiya Wild One Max and What Else TheArsenale Offers
TheArsenale is the exclusive retail partner for the Tamiya Wild One Max Launch Edition, making it available alongside the full range of extraordinary vehicles in the curated collection. It shares space in the TheArsenale cars collection with other boundary-pushing machines including the REBOOT Buggy by Joey Ruiter, a minimalist desert racer from one of the most inventive designers in mobility. For buyers who want the off-road experience in a different format, the Segway Villain Off-Road UTV TheArsenale Edition delivers serious performance across rough terrain in a compact UTV package.
Photo: The Little Car Company
