What is Mini-Z?

Mini-Z is the name of the worldwide popular series of radio-controlled car models in the scale from 1:24 to 1:30. Mini-Z are produced since 1999 by the Japanese company KYOSHO. At the moment, Mini-Z is a monopolist in its class, the closest competitors of the company XMODS and iWaver. Mini-Z is a radio-controlled chassis with proportional radio control over 2 channels and a plastic case that replicates a real car. The machine size of 15-18 cm fits in the palm of an adult. The mass of the model is about 190 grams.



Despite its small size, the Mini-Z has all the main nodes of large radio-controlled cars. Electronics model allows proportional control of gas and steering. The basic design of the model has a spring suspension and a planetary differential. All components and components can be replaced or subjected to tuning. At the moment, the Mini-Z car line is broken into several series: Racer, F1, AWD, Overland, Monster and Lit.

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HISTORY OF DEVELOPMENT Mini-Z



1999 - Mini-Z Racer MR-01

2001 - Mini-Z Racer Formula

2002 - Mini-Z Overland

2003 - Mini-Z Racer MR-02 and Mini-Z Monster

2004 - Mini-Z Racer MR-015

2005 - Mini-Z AWD (MA-010) and Mini-Z Boat

2008 - Mini-Z Racer MR-02 2.4GHz



VARIETY Mini-Z







Mini-Z Racer is the most popular, affordable and popular subclass of the entire Mini-Z series. It is in this class that most of the competitions in the world are held. For the most part, the Racer is a chassis with a copy body of a sports car, made on a scale of 1:27.



Kyosho Company specifically for the class Racer produces dozens of new bodies each year, adding to the collection, which already has more than a hundred models. The line Mini-Z Racer presents several significantly different types of chassis, which differ from each other by the location of the batteries and the position of the engine relative to the axis of the differential:



Mini-Z Racer MR-01 - the ancestor of the entire series of Mini-Z. It is already difficult to meet the sale of the chassis, so I will not dwell on the story about it. The first Mini-Z looked like this:







Mini-Z Racer MR-015 - the series is represented by four different types of chassis with vertically arranged batteries. Dimensions: length - from 124.5 to 134 mm; wheelbase - from 86 to 106 mm.



MR-015 MM - the motor is located in front of the differential axis

MR-015 RM - the motor is located behind the axis of the differential

MR-015 RML - the motor is located behind the axis of the differential

MR-015 HM -motor is located above the axis of the differential







Mini-Z Racer MR-02 - the series is represented by four types of chassis with horizontally positioned batteries. Due to this arrangement of batteries, the chassis has a lower center of gravity and, accordingly, behaves more steadily on the track. Length - from 125 to 133 mm; Wheelbase - from 86 to 98 mm.



MR-02 MM - the motor is located in front of the axle of the differential at an angle

MR-02 RM - the motor is located behind the axis of the differential

MR-02LM - the motor is located in front of the differential axis

MR-02 RML - the motor is located behind the axis of the differential







Mini-Z Racer i-Series - models of this series were born in 2007. By design, the i-Series chassis is no different than the MR-015 or MR-02 chassis. Mostly for i-Series models, the Nascar series of bodies with electronics is produced, which makes it possible not to slow down during the return stroke of the trigger on the remote, but immediately abruptly go backwards.







Mini-Z Racer MR-02 2.4GHz - the models in this series are new in 2008. These models are distinguished by copy bodies of the LeMan series and fundamentally new electronics operating in the 2.4GHz range. The entire series is based on the chassis MR-02 LM. Models are sold, as a rule, without a remote control. Remote control sold separately.







The Mini-Z AWD (MA-010) is an all-wheel-drive chassis that is fundamentally different in design from the rear-wheel-drive chassis of the MR-015 and MR-02 series. AWD is available since 2005. With the birth of this chassis, there was an opportunity to take turns in a controlled drift (Drift) on the Mini-Z.







Mini-Z Racer Formula - the series is a copy of the cars of the “royal racing” Formula 1. The chassis of the model is quite unique and completely different from the entire Racer series. Due to the fragility of the structure and unprotected wheels, it is not advisable to buy the model if you have never kept the radio control in your hands. Formula is not for beginners. The model is made in the scale of 1:24 and is available since 2002.







Mini-Z Overland - models of this series are a reduced copy of SUVs at a scale of 1:28. Due to the design features of the suspension with high ground clearance Overland can overcome some obstacles. The chassis has rear-wheel drive, and the differential can be locked if necessary. The Overland series has been available since 2002.







Mini-Z Monster - models of this series are SUVs with large wheels, the so-called Big Foots. The scale of the model is 1:30. The Monster rear wheel drive chassis is very similar to the Overland class chassis, with the exception of the front and rear axle designs. Due to its patency, models of this class have found a large number of fans among Mini-Z fans. The chassis design Mini-Z Monster with a large suspension travel allows you to perform quite spectacular stunts. A series is issued since 2003.







Mini-Z Lit - models of this series are copies of small cars. Lit series should not be considered as a sports class. Lit is, in fact, a quality toy.







For more information, please visit the Russian Mini-Z Club website.