{"product_id":"kyosho-mini-z-volkswagen-1300-beetle-1966-bahama-blue-rwd-mr-04-readyset-32374bbl-1","title":"Kyosho Mini-Z Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Bahama Blue RWD MR-04 Readyset 32374BBL","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Kyosho Mini-Z Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Model combines one of the world's most recognisable classic cars with the latest MR-04 rear-wheel-drive Mini-Z platform. Finished in period-inspired Bahama Blue, this Readyset delivers detailed display-quality styling together with responsive indoor RC performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory-finished body recreates the distinctive rounded shape of the 1966 Volkswagen 1300 Beetle, a milestone model that introduced an enlarged 1.3-litre engine to the legendary Volkswagen design. The detailed body arrives painted with markings applied, making it ready for display or driving straight from the box once batteries are installed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath is Kyosho's fourth-generation MR-04 chassis in MR-04N-MM2 configuration. Compared with the previous MR-03 platform, the MR-04 places the batteries lower in the chassis and incorporates revised front steering and suspension geometry for improved stability and more linear steering response. A 130-class brushed motor, gear differential and full ball bearings are standard equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficial Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Model body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFactory-finished Bahama Blue colour scheme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed painted body with markings already applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKyosho MR-04N-MM2 rear-wheel-drive chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFourth-generation MR-04 design developed from the proven MR-03 platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower battery position reduces the chassis centre of gravity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved chassis layout supports stable cornering and straight-line handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew front suspension designed for zero-offset wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrated-kingpin front knuckles reduce scrub compared with the MR-03 design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised front suspension geometry dynamically adjusts camber through suspension movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised caster geometry provides responsive steering characteristics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGear differential provides smooth differential action through corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ball-bearing specification reduces rotational resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e130-class brushed motor provides accessible indoor RC performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-bar rear suspension allows the complete motor and rear axle pod to move with the suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear coil spring damper helps absorb surface irregularities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional rear oil-filled shock upgrades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional gyro compatible for additional driving assistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGyro sensitivity can be adjusted from the chassis when a compatible gyro is installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSyncro KT-531P 2.4GHz pistol-grip transmitter included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering and throttle trim adjustments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering dual-rate adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining mode reduces vehicle speed for new drivers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple pinion gears included for gearing adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront tread adjustment components included for compatible alternative Mini-Z bodies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with a wide range of Mini-Z Racer optional tuning parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with optional Kyosho MZW429R LED light unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Kyosho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Mini-Z Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer Part Number: 32374BBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: KYO-32374BBL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJAN \/ Barcode: 4548565519163\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Type: Mini RC On-Road Car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeries: Mini-Z RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletion Level: Readyset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrive System: Rear-Wheel Drive \/ RWD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis: MR-04N-MM2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor: 130-Class Brushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferential: Gear Differential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBearings: Full Ball Bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRadio System: Syncro KT-531P 2.4GHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 161mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 69mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 58mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheelbase: 94mm \/ L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Tread: 56.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Tread: 56.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Wheels: Narrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront Wheel Offset: ±0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Wheels: Narrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Wheel Offset: ±0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 161.2g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: Bahama Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease Date: July 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncludes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kyosho Mini-Z MR-04N-MM2 Factory-Assembled RWD Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Factory-Painted Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Bahama Blue Body with Markings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Syncro KT-531P 2.4GHz Transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 130-Class Brushed Motor Installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Front Tread Adjustment Parts Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 6T Pinion Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 7T Pinion Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 8T Pinion Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × 9T Pinion Gear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare Nuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Wheel Wrench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Pinion Gear Tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheels and Tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeeded to Complete\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × AAA Alkaline Batteries for Chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 × AAA Alkaline or Compatible NiMH Batteries for Transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Kyosho Mini-Z Volkswagen Beetle 32374BBL Ready-to-Run?\u003c\/strong\u003e It is supplied as a Readyset with the assembled chassis, finished body and KT-531P transmitter included. Four AAA batteries are required for the car and another four AAA batteries are required for the transmitter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this an MR-03 or MR-04 Mini-Z?\u003c\/strong\u003e This version uses Kyosho's newer fourth-generation MR-04 chassis. The specific chassis configuration for the Volkswagen Beetle is MR-04N-MM2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Mini-Z Volkswagen Beetle rear-wheel drive?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The 32374BBL is part of Kyosho's Mini-Z RWD range and drives the rear wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the wheelbase?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Volkswagen Beetle uses a 94mm wheelbase, identified by Kyosho as the L wheelbase configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Volkswagen Beetle body already painted?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The body is factory painted in Bahama Blue with its markings already applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat wheel offset does the Beetle use?\u003c\/strong\u003e This configuration uses narrow wheels with ±0mm offset at both the front and rear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have ball bearings?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The MR-04 chassis is equipped with full ball bearings as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it use a differential?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A geared differential is fitted to provide smooth differential action while cornering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan a gyro be installed?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The MR-04 chassis supports a compatible optional gyro unit. Gyro sensitivity can then be adjusted using the adjustment control on the chassis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the transmitter have a beginner mode?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The included KT-531P features a training mode that reduces vehicle speed. Kyosho supplies the transmitter with training mode selected by default.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install lights in the Volkswagen Beetle?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Kyosho specifically confirms that the optional MZW429R LED light unit set can be installed on the Volkswagen 1300 Beetle 1966 Model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan other Mini-Z bodies be fitted?\u003c\/strong\u003e The MR-04 platform supports other compatible Mini-Z Racer bodies, but the wheelbase, tread, wheel offset, motor case and differential configuration must be matched to the selected body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAAA batteries are not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour AAA alkaline batteries are required for the chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour AAA alkaline or compatible NiMH batteries are required for the transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis listing is specifically for the Bahama Blue 32374BBL version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis configuration is MR-04N-MM2 with a 94mm L wheelbase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear wheels are narrow with ±0mm offset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional gyro unit is sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional MZW429R LED light unit is sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen changing bodies, confirm the required wheelbase, tread, wheel offset, motor case and differential configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObserve correct battery polarity when installing AAA batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Kyosho","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52757117600056,"sku":"KYO-32660BL","price":369.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/2849\/9768\/files\/Kyosho_Mini-Z_Volkswagen_1300_Beetle_1966_Bahama_Blue_RWD_MR-04_Readyset_32374BBL_4_d1bc9339-80c5-4ebe-b604-a8320c48d217.png?v=1786081531","url":"https:\/\/ozrc.com.au\/products\/kyosho-mini-z-volkswagen-1300-beetle-1966-bahama-blue-rwd-mr-04-readyset-32374bbl-1","provider":"OZRC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}