Tamiya 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR TT-01 Type-E Special Edition RC Touring Car 1/10 Scale - 47437

Tamiya's 47437 1/10 scale R/C Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR is a Special Edition touring car kit built on the proven TT-01 Type-E chassis, recreating the iconic GT1-class racer that dominated the 1997 FIA GT Championship season. The CLK-GTR body is faithfully rendered in 1/10 scale, capturing the long bonnet, wide arches, and aggressive GT racing stance that made the real car one of the most recognisable endurance racers of its era. This is a kit-form RC touring car, so assembly is part of the experience — it's well-suited to builders with some prior Tamiya kit experience, though the TT-01 Type-E chassis is one of the more approachable platforms in the range. Once built, the TT-01 Type-E delivers a balanced, shaft-driven 4WD platform that performs well on smooth tarmac and indoor RC circuits, making it a natural fit for track-day sessions or display-quality builds.

Key Features

• TT-01 Type-E chassis uses shaft-driven 4WD with a gear differential front and rear, giving even power distribution across all four wheels on tarmac surfaces.
• Special Edition status means this is a limited production release of the Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR body and livery combination — not a standard catalogue item.
• 1/10 scale hard plastic body shell is pre-marked for the 1997 GT racing livery and captures the CLK-GTR's distinctive aerodynamic bodywork including front splitter and rear wing.
• The TT-01 Type-E platform accepts a wide range of Tamiya-compatible hop-up parts, making it straightforward to upgrade electronics, suspension, or drivetrain components over time.
• Suitable for smooth sealed surfaces and indoor carpet tracks — not designed for off-road or loose terrain use.

What's Included

• Tamiya TAM47437 kit with pre-cut and trimmed body shell
• TT-01 Type-E chassis components and hardware
• Decal sheet for 1997 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR GT racing livery
• Instruction manual

What You Need

• Tamiya-compatible servo (for steering)
• Electronic speed controller (ESC)
• 540-size electric motor or equivalent
• Compatible receiver and transmitter (2-channel radio system)
• Drive battery pack and compatible charger (7.2V NiMH or LiPo with appropriate ESC support)
• Plastic-compatible polycarbonate or enamel paints for final body finishing
• Basic hobby tools for assembly (hobby knife, Phillips screwdriver, hex drivers)