![]() ![]() ![]() Kyosho calls it an “Ultra Scale Body” and key to capturing the look of the ’69 Elky are the use of separate fascia moldings for the front and rear, allowing them to capture the contours and undercuts of the body more faithfully. Let’s be real-the biggest selling point for this car will be its classic muscle car looks, and the half car/half truck configuration of the El Camino is as unique as it is iconic. Ours was run primarily on Kyosho’s own 2200mAh 7.2V NiMH pack, but some extra performance can be had with higher cell counts. The speed control is Kyosho’s Speed House 60A waterproof ESC which sees duty in a variety of both on- and off-road vehicles so it is well-sealed and can handle 2-3S LiPo or 6-8-cell NiMH packs. The stock gear set has a 32T pinion to go with the 68T spur gear for a final ratio of 6.54:1, but Kyosho offers a total of nine pinion gear options ranging from 29 to 37T so you can gear your Elky for your particular preference of strong launches or top-end speed. Designated the G14L, the 550-class motor is set into a clever new fixed gear mesh motor mount. Providing the twist in Kyosho’s 1/10 version is Kyosho’s 14-turn G-series stock brushed motor. The heart of any SS396 Chevy is burly big block horsepower and tire-shredding torque. While the suspension arms are fixed length there are a couple different mounting locations for the dampers, and the plastic-body shocks themselves are fluid-filled and feature anodized aluminum caps, making them re-buildable, which gives a bit of tunability for those wanting to tinker with their Elky’s handling. The setup also utilizes increased parts interchangeability between front and rear to simplify maintenance. The Mk2 switches to a new double A-arm front end with revised bump steer and scrub radius settings to give reliable steering and suspension actuation over slightly rougher and less grippy surfaces that this car will spend most of its life on. The El Camino is a basher at heart, so Kyosho tuned the suspension for stability over a variety of on-road surfaces. This helps give more realistic overall proportions to the Elky. The tub chassis of the Fazer Mk2’s wheelbase is about half an inch longer than a typical standard touring car chassis. The Mk2 has switched to a belt-mount for the battery, giving additional flexibility for a variety of pack configurations. The Mk2 has added an upper deck plate over the front part of the chassis, giving extra protection to the steering servo and receiver as well as increasing stiffness. The extra length should help with stability too. The wheelbase is about half an inch longer than a typical standard touring car chassis, which helps give more realistic proportions, although since the 1969 El Camino has a 116-inch wheelbase the 10.79 inch FZ02L is still a little short to be precisely 1/10. The Fazer Mk2 tub chassis is built to take a beating, with sealed gears, plus braces and reinforcements protecting all the steering and driveline components. That means you’re just moments away from peeling the tread off the scale-looking tires and reliving the muscle car golden age in 1/10 scale! All it needs is a battery pack (6-cell NiMH or 2SP) and four AA’s for the transmitter. The El Camino comes in “Readyset” configuration-Kyosho-speak for fully ready to run. Now Kyosho has an Mk2 version of the Fazer riding wearing this gorgeous new 1969 El Camino SS 396. From the longer wheelbase (to produce more accurate muscle car proportions) to upscale surface detailing to authentic looking wheels and tires, the Fazer series of muscle cars goes well beyond the typical semi-scale shell slapped onto a stock touring car chassis. Kyosho is also a respected name in the arena of diecast replicas, so its product designers have a keen understanding of the importance of the little details in capturing the authentic look of a classic car. The key to success for Kyosho’s muscle car themed on-road cars over the last few years has been the styling. ![]() That’s how Kyosho’s new Fazer is decked out with its SS396 badging prominently displayed on the’69-style grille. Top of the range was the mighty 375-horse L78 big block from the Chevelle SS396, and the El Camino got its own Super Sport trim option starting in 1968. ![]() Produced initially on the full-size platform shared with the Impala, the El Camino was re-introduced in 1964 on the brand-new midsize Chevelle/Malibu chassis and the option sheet was quickly expanded to include the full range of Chevelle engines-including the Super Sports! That proved to be the goldilocks formula performance exploded and sales soared. Launched originally in 1959 as a response to Ford’s similar Ranchero, the El Camino was essentially a two-door station wagon (think Chevy Nomad) with the roof chopped off behind the front seats, forming a car-based pickup. Decades before the term was coined, it championed the concept of the crossover vehicle. ![]()
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