Data
Chassis name:
ORV
Named by fans. ORV= Off Road Vehicle
Chassis type:
Space frame
Chassis release date:
30 Jul 1983
Drive configuration:
Rear
Driveline:
Closed gear box
The ORV (Off Road Vehicle) chassis was introduced with the Brat model.
The chassis is a space frame pastic construction consisting of two halves screwed together. The radio grear and gearbox is mounted inbetween the two halves. The gear box is made from a plastic midle section enclosed by two aluminium plates. The gearbox is known to be the weakest point as the aluminium plates flex too much to keep the diff assembled. The front suspension is also a weak part, with limited travel and no damping. The rear suspension is better with room for both long travel and dampers.
Variants
58038: Friction dampers, 380 motor, Rangel XLT tyres/rims, high front body mount, high rear body posts.
58040: Friction dampers, 380 motor, Rally tyres, Lancia rims, high front body post, low rear body posts
58041: Oil filled alu dampers, 540 motor, Super Champ tyres/rims, Low front body post, high rear body posts