Iconic RC Car Gets 40th Anniversary Revamp! Tamiya Hornet Evo

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Hornet Evo
By: Tamiya
Type: 1/10 2wd Electric Off-Road Buggy
Kit Style: Build Kit
Part Number: TAM58742
Price: $166.99
Requires: 2-Channel Radio System, Servo, Battery, Charger, Paint, Building Supplies
Test Location: RC Madness - Enfield, CT

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PRODUCT FEATURED
Hornet Evo
By: Tamiya
Type: 1/10 2wd Electric Off-Road Buggy
Kit Style: Build Kit
Part Number: TAM58742
Price: $166.99
Requires: 2-Channel Radio System, Servo, Battery, Charger, Paint, Building Supplies




*Notice: Some of our articles, videos and descriptions may contain affiliate links or coupon codes, which means that if you click on or use one of the product links/ codes, we may receive a small commission. This helps support the website and social media channels and allows us to continue to produce content.

[TRAVELER]

This RC tormented me as a child! We couldn't afford it, my neighbors had 2! 😂😂😂 Things have changed!

[UltegraSPD]

Tamiya Hornets coming with bearings and ‘new’ RC10s/RC10Ts coming with bushings. Nuts. -U10

[zamoragera]

I remember these looking in rc magazines back in the day. Always wanted one. Still want one

[AlphonsoSnorkelli-dgqb]

Just got done building the grasshopper, this one is on the list

[theibault]

If this isn't a sign that it is the end of days, I don't know what is. A Tamiya Hornet with independent suspension, oil-filled shocks add full bearings in the kit?!?!

[thedad]

This brought back a memory of a 12 year old me going to my friend's place to see if the batteries are charged up on his hornet so that we can go into the backalley and have just like you did 10 minutes of unadulterated fun and if we're lucky there was a second battery that worked and because I was the friend of the proprietor of the car itself the chance to grab that remote & take that car for a rip was just heaven for a 12-year old boy. Seeing you in action and listening to the sounds makes me want to perhaps look into picking one up because I do remember the good times that these RC cars brought.

[TehBr]

My dad bought me a Hornet in the mid 80's. This video makes me feel old.

[malcolmar]

Fantastic! This Hornet EVO is a gift to old school RC enthusiasts. My first RC was a Hornet and I loved that thing. I was just hoping for a re-release but what we got was so much better. Thanks for the review. I will have to get one of these.

[aviano]

Very nice presentation of the Hornet Evo
Funny to see a DT02 gearbox in this but it's solid

[MadBeeRC]

I was just taking to someone about nostalgia in this hobby this morning and Boom the Hornet Evo is bang on the money! Man you got hold of one fast! Love this thing!
You could put a spacer in the front shocks to bring it down a bit at the front but looks well put together! So pleased the battery door is better lol it was not cool dragging your battery around behind you back in the day. Ball bearing in the box
Love that you get hex wheel adapters included! I will save those Super Grippers rear tyres for dirt/sand! Iol.
Dude no bump steer and hopping back end but still has a fairly retro sound to it! Looks seriously good fun too just like the original was! Well done tamiya and you for showing us this classic that just got the refresh it deserves!

[smax]

Had a Frog. Brings back big memories.

[devnull]

I have bought just about every retro car, optima’s, RC10’s, Avante’s, everything

This is the one I’m most excited to build! Awesome video

[rolexdpracer]

I had a Grasshopper back in the day. This looks awesome! I want this Hornet!

[maxpaul]

Awesome job Tamiya! Great way to bring back the Hornet with updated design! As always Greg Great video brother!

[juiced]

I am really impressed with how well it hits the jumps, it seems pretty well balanced!

[johnvaz]

Ahhh brings back memories I love Tamiya rc’s. Great video as usual.

[chrisdoval]

Awesome Greg!!! It’s good to finally see that rear end not bouncing up and down lol.

[basementracer]

Hornet was my first RC, saved my money from my paper round and pumping gas to get it. Loved it. I still have an original Hornet and I have the ReRe XB edition. I WILL be getting one of these. God I love Tamiya for who they are, what they stand for and what they single handedly made available to the masses. I hope Tamiya never die.

[MauGino]

I hope this stays in production and does not have a limited run.