The Grasshopper chassis

Data

Chassis data

Chassis name:

Grasshopper

Chassis type:

Plastic Bathtub

Scale:

1/10

Chassis release date:

14 May 1984

Motor position:

Rear

Drive configuration:

Rear

Driveline:

Closed gear box

Motor size:

540

Wheelbase:

257 mm

The Grasshopper chassis is a entry-level chassis and could be seen as an evolution of the Holiday chassis. The front suspension is swing arm type suspended by springs. The rear is a stiff axle and a enclosed gearbox also suspended by springs. The chassis has a bathtub type of construction. The basic components of this chassis has been reused over and over again in later chassis'.