Kyosho Pegasus

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In 1985 Kyosho introduced a new entry level 1/10 2wd electric off-road buggy named the Pegasus into their lineup. An inexpensive kit geared towards novice hobbyists its molded ABS construction and simple componentry centered around a large plastic tub with a bottom hatch for battery access that held the cars electronics in place and served as the main chassis onto which the double a-arm front and swing axle rear suspension connected. Rather than attaching the suspension arms with pivot screws or pins however, Kyosho engineered hinge sections into each arm that relied on the flexibility of the plastic for suspension articulation. Adjustable collar, plastic body, coilover friction shocks at all four corners dampened oscillations while z-bend linkages with threaded rod ends and a Kimbrough style servo saver up front completed the steering system. Out back a sealed transmission case bolted to the bathtub chassis and contained a molded nylon bevel gear transmission that delivered power from the rear mounted motor, itself protected by a tubular style plastic cage, out to a pair of plastic dog eared driveshafts. Metal axles at all four corners secured the three-piece chrome plated nylon wheels wrapped in Mud Star 11.50R 15 knobby rear tires and Mud Star II 5.00R 18 ribbed front tires. Sold as an unassembled kit with a clear lexan body, wing, and driver the Pegasus also included a large plastic front bumper, Mabuchi RS540 motor and mechanical speed controller, less radio. Sold in Germany by Graupner the Pegasus would also serve as the basis for the Kyosho Icarus, Kyosho Cosmo, Cox Bandito and Cox Ultra Stock: