For enthusiasts who appreciate the blend of aesthetic car design and the thrill of R/C car driving, Kyosho delivers an unmatched experience with its FAZER series chassis paired with exquisitely reproduced car bodies. The FAZER Mk2 chassis represents a significant evolution from standard touring car designs, achieving a new benchmark in performance. Through a smart simplification of components, maintenance becomes more straightforward, and overall weight is reduced. Crucially, core strength and rigidity are enhanced with innovative materials and strategically placed ribbing and stiffeners at both the front and rear. The symmetrical chassis design is engineered to create exceptional front-rear balance, working in harmony with the suspension to provide responsive handling, regardless of the power source you choose. Equipped with front and rear gear differentials, oil shocks, and full ball bearings, this chassis boasts impressive durability and impact resistance, allowing drivers to fully explore its performance capabilities. Versatility is further enhanced by brake disc wheel hubs that offer two offset options (0mm, +5mm), ensuring compatibility with both 190mm and 200mm body widths. For those looking to customize, the wheelbase can be adjusted to 260mm (with separately sold parts), opening up compatibility with a wider range of 1/10 scale body styles, including the stunning body that comes included with this Readyset package. The convenience of the Readyset package is undeniable, arriving fully assembled and ready to run, requiring only a battery and charger for the chassis, and batteries for the transmitter to get you started.
The heart of this Readyset is the meticulously crafted “1971 Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL 6.3” body. This model pays homage to the iconic Mercedes-Benz flagship of the late 60s and early 70s, a vehicle renowned for its powerful 6.3-liter V8 engine and nicknamed the “Dragster” due to its surprising acceleration for a sedan of its class. This “Super Sedan” perfectly embodies a blend of luxury and performance, and Kyosho has captured its essence in stunning detail.
The bodywork is executed to an ultra-scale specification, ensuring that every detail resonates with authenticity. The prominent front grille, a signature Mercedes-Benz design element, accurately replicates the iconic “Three-Pointed Star” emblem using separate, chrome-plated parts for a truly realistic appearance. Chrome accents extend to all components, adding to the luxurious feel of this model. The distinctive vertical twin-lamp headlights and rear combination lights are constructed with lens-cut transparent injection parts, designed to accommodate optional LED installation, allowing for enhanced realism, especially in low-light conditions. The chosen body color is a sophisticated Beige Gray, perfectly capturing the refined elegance of the original 300 SEL. Furthermore, the body comes factory-finished with color decal application, providing a high-class, showroom-ready appearance straight out of the box.
For those wishing to elevate the realism further, the front and rear light buckets are designed to be compatible with the separately sold 97054 LED light unit series. Integrating the LED light unit transforms this model body, injecting it with an even greater sense of authenticity and presence on the road or display shelf.
Adding to the vintage aesthetic, this model is equipped with vintage TC tires and rally wheels, complete with wheel caps. This wheel and tire combination perfectly complements the classic styling of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL, enhancing its overall vintage car appeal.
The Factory-assembled Readyset package is designed for ultimate convenience. To get started, drivers simply need to add 4 x AA alkaline batteries for the transmitter and a battery with charger for the chassis – making it incredibly easy to get this iconic Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL model running quickly.
Underneath the stunning body lies the full-time 4WD touring chassis with shaft drive (FZ02L), engineered to make R/C driving accessible and enjoyable for everyone, from beginners to seasoned hobbyists. The drive system is equipped throughout with full ball bearings, significantly reducing drive loss and maximizing efficiency and performance. Steering precision is handled by the reliable KS202W steering servo. The sealed differential and transmission are designed to deliver consistent performance, even in less-than-ideal conditions such as dusty parking lot surfaces, ensuring reliability and longevity. Durability and ease of maintenance are further enhanced through the use of button screws with hexagonal holes throughout the chassis. These allow for reliable tightening torque and simplify maintenance with fewer specialized tools required. The motor mount features pre-set mounting holes aligned with the pinion gear, eliminating the often-tedious task of backlash adjustment and supporting pinion gears from 29T to 37T. For drivers seeking to push the performance envelope even further, a wide range of optional parts are available, allowing for extensive customization and performance upgrades to tailor the Mercedes-Benz 300 SEL to individual driving styles and preferences.
