The 1989 Team Associated Stealth Car prototype was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition at the IFMAR World Championships in Sydney, Australia. Designed in secrecy, it featured a number of innovative elements that set a new benchmark in 2WD off-road buggy performance. Most notably, it introduced the Stealt...
The 1989 Team Associated Stealth Car prototype was a radical evolution of the RC10 platform, purpose-built for top-tier competition at the IFMAR World Championships in Sydney, Australia. Designed in secrecy, it featured a number of innovative elements that set a new benchmark in 2WD off-road buggy performance. Most notably, it introduced the Stealth transmission - a compact, three-gear unit with internal slipper clutch. Unlike the bulkier six-gear design of the original RC10, the Stealth transmission offered smoother, more efficient power transfer and a lower center of gravity. The prototype also utilized a narrowed and milled aluminum chassis for reduced weight and improved agility. The front end was modified with new geometry for better steering response, while the rear featured longer suspension arms and revised shock positioning to improve traction and stability. Lightweight materials such as carbon fiber and titanium were used extensively, showcasing a design philosophy that prioritized speed, balance, and durability. The Stealth Car had a lower profile body and sleek, streamlined aesthetics that matched its high-performance internals. Though never sold as a complete kit, the design innovations of the 1989 Stealth Car directly influenced future Associated models and reshaped competitive RC buggy engineering for years to come.Required to Complete:
1:10 scale radio control electronic speed control
1:10 scale 540-size electric RC car motor
2-channel RC surface transmitter
2-channel receiver
Pinion gear
Steering servo
Lexan paint for body
Glue for tires.
Tools
6-cell NiMH or 2S LiPo and comptible charger
Assembly
Features:
CNC machined aluminum chassis with laser etched logo
Carbon fiber top plate
Hard anodized shock bodies and caps
Universal driveshafts
Ball bearings
89' Stealth car front bulkhead, rear arm mount, rear suspension arms, front and rear shock towers, rear bulkhead, long stroke shock springs, rear wheel adaptors and wing mount system
