In March 1988, Tamiya released an electric R/C 4WD racing buggy called the "Avante" and it has since become a special machine in Tamiya's R/C history. The machine features a unique shaft-driven 4WD system which was taken from Tamiya's first 4WD R/C buggy,

Chassis: 2mm Thick Carbon Double Deck

Longitudinally-Placed Motor Shaft-Driven Full-Time 4WD

Diff Gear F/R: Planetary, Center: Ball Diff

3-Piece Steering Tie-Rod

4-Wheel Double Wishbone Suspension

Gear Ratio=8.33:1