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'.