Tamiya BB-02 Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross 1/9 KIT 58757

🏁 Tamiya presents the Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross BB-02, a brand-new RC build kit inspired by the famous Volkswagen Beetles competing in American off-road races. Building on the success of the BBX (BB-01), this model introduces the new BB-02 rear-wheel-drive chassis, specially developed to deliver realistic handling and true off-road capabilities.

This 1/9-scale kit stands out for its superb racing Beetle body, roll cage, driver and co-driver figures, and numerous realistic details: window netting, fire extinguisher, exhaust pipes, air filter, steering wheel, and gearshift lever. The chassis also allows you to choose between two front suspension configurations—double wishbones or double wishbone suspension—to adapt the model’s handling to the type of terrain you’re driving on.

With its floor incorporating front and rear wheel wells, its sealed drivetrain, its protective bellows on the driveshafts, and its new adaptive shock absorbers, the Tamiya Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross BB-02 58757 combines realism, the joy of building, and off-road performance. A new and particularly original kit that’s sure to appeal to both Volkswagen enthusiasts and RC model fans Tamiya!

🏜️ An ultra-realistic Volkswagen Beetle race car body

• 1/9-scale RC kit to assemble and paint.
• Length: 454 mm.
• Width: 204 mm with dual front swing arms / 225 mm with dual front wishbones.
• Height: 180 mm.
• Wheelbase: 283 mm.
• 1.0 mm thick polycarbonate body.
• New design replicating a Volkswagen Beetle modified for off-road racing.
• Curved front and rear fenders characteristic of Baja competition Bugs.
• Rear engine hood removed to enhance the racing look.
• Roll bar ensuring chassis rigidity and protecting the occupants.
• Realistically reproduced headlight assemblies and front/rear lights.
• Black-molded light housings designed to accommodate LEDs (sold separately).
• Seated driver and co-driver figures, equipped with full-face helmets and specific arms.
• The figures and their name stickers depict two women.
• Model-specific decals with original artwork.
• Reproduction of numerous mechanical and equipment details: window net, fire extinguisher, gearshift lever, steering wheel, air filter, pulley, muffler, and exhaust pipes.

⚙️ New BB-02 Chassis

The BB-02 is the heart of this new model. This rear-wheel-drive platform was developed to replicate the handling and architecture of real off-road competition vehicles.

The chassis floor features front and rear wheel wells to better protect internal components from dust, dirt, and debris.

• 2WD rear-wheel-drive architecture.
• Electronic components are located beneath the driver and co-driver figures.
• Battery mounted longitudinally.
• Motor mounted at the rear to improve the model’s balance.
• Sealed transmission.
• Drivetrain equipped with a ball-bearing differential.
• Driveshafts equipped with protective boots to limit the entry of dust and debris.
• Battery access hatch located under the chassis.
• Battery pack accessible from the underside of the model.

🛞 Two front suspension configurations

One of the unique features of the new BB-02 is that it allows for the installation of two types of front suspension to adjust the model’s handling based on the terrain.

Double wishbone front suspension

This design, commonly used on full-size off-road vehicles, employs longer arms that provide increased suspension travel.

It provides:

• Stable handling in a straight line.
• Good overall stability.
• Significant suspension travel.
• Performance particularly well-suited to relatively flat dirt surfaces.
• Handling similar to that of conventional off-road vehicles.

Double wishbone front suspension

This configuration is more closely modeled after competition vehicles in the “Unlimited” category.

The long suspension arms provide, in particular:

• Excellent traction.
• Better ability to absorb bumps.
• More stable jumps.
• Better adaptation to rough off-road terrain.
• Greater ability to keep the wheels in contact with the ground.

The double-wishbone front suspension components and rear swing arms are derived from the development work carried out for the Tamiya BBX (BB-01).

🔧 New adaptive shock absorbers

The BB-02 features a new generation of adaptive shock absorbers designed to minimize oil leaks while maintaining effective suspension performance.

As the piston moves, the seal inside the shock absorber changes shape. Air can then pass through the designated port, which helps reduce the risk of oil leaks during suspension operation.

This design allows the model to maintain consistent suspension performance while improving reliability during off-road use.

🔋 Battery and Mechanical Layout

The layout of the various components has been designed to promote the model’s overall balance.

• Battery mounted longitudinally.
• Motor positioned at the rear.
• Electronics installed under the cockpit.
• Battery accessible from underneath the chassis.
• Battery access panel allows for easy removal or installation of the battery pack.
• Layout designed to maintain a center of gravity suited to the handling characteristics of a rear-wheel-drive vehicle.

🛞 Off-road rims and tires

The Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross BB-02 features hexagonal-hub rims paired with tires specifically tailored to the different needs of the front and rear axles.

• Ribbed front tires promote directional stability.
• Rear tires with square lugs for superior traction.
• Hexagonal-hub rims.
• Rim design inspired by that of the BBX (BB-01).
• Tires developed from the BBX (BB-01).

This combination delivers handling characteristics consistent with a rear-wheel-drive off-road vehicle, featuring precise front-end steering and strong traction at the rear.

🏁 A model designed for customization

The BB-02 stays true to the Tamiya spirit by offering numerous options for upgrades and adjustments. In particular, the chassis design allows you to choose the front suspension configuration that best suits your driving style and the terrain you’re driving on.

The model is also compatible with various Tamiya optional parts that allow you to gradually improve the chassis’s performance and durability.

🧩 Kit Contents

• 1 Tamiya Volkswagen One Beetle Dune Cross BB-02 58757 chassis, ready for assembly.
• 1 Volkswagen polycarbonate Beetle body.
• 1 roll bar.
• 1 driver figure.
• 1 co-pilot figure.
• 1 set of rims.
• 1 set of all-terrain tires.
• 1 BB-02 rear-wheel-drive transmission.
• 1 ball differential.
• 1 set of adaptive shock absorbers.
• 1 set of custom decals.
• 1 assembly manual.

❗ Required

The Tamiya Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross BB-02 58757 is sold as a kit to be assembled and painted. All electronic equipment necessary for operation must therefore be purchased separately.

• 1 radio control unit.
• 1 receiver compatible with the radio control unit.
• 1 steering servo.
• 1 Brushless 540-size motor (recommended).
• 1 ESC electronic control unit compatible with the motor and battery.
• 1 suitable battery pack.
• 1 charger compatible with the battery.
• LEDs if you want to use the built-in light boxes.
• Polycarbonate paint for the body.
• Tools required for assembly.

The kit is compatible with both standard-size servos and low-profile servos.

Tamiya recommends using a Brushless 540-size motor to power the model.

🔧 Compatible optional parts

Many Tamiya parts can be used to upgrade or customize the BB-02 chassis:

• 53823: 5 mm wheel hexes
• 22091: BB-01 aluminum steering arm
• 54704: TA07 Aluminum Steering Arm Set
• 22088: BB-01 aluminum front shock mounts
• 22087: 33-tooth steel sprockets
• 22071: BB-01 Slipper Clutch
• 22069: BB-01 Aluminum Front Steering Knuckles – 2 pieces
• 22068: BB-01X 63 mm pinned driveshaft
• 22029: TD4 differential nuts and bolts
• 54505: Rear shock absorbers – 2 pieces
• 54504: Front Shock Absorbers – 2 pieces
• 54043: Rear Shock Piston Pins – 2 pieces
• 54042: Front shock absorber piston pins – 2 pieces
• 22025: TD4 Ball Differential Set
• 54471: TA06 Rear Steel Differential
• 51715: BBX chrome rims – 4 pieces
• 51714: Spur gear main gear, 86 teeth
• 51713: BB-01 control arms – 2 pieces
• 51712: BB-01 Front Steering Knuckles – 2 pieces

🎯 Who is it for?

The Tamiya Volkswagen Dune Beetle Cross BB-02 58757 is primarily intended for enthusiasts of the Volkswagen Beetle, Baja Beetles and American off-road vehicles, but also to modelers looking for an original Tamiya kit that offers a genuine building and customization experience.

Thanks to its new BB-02 rear-wheel-drive chassis, two front suspension options, and dust-protected drivetrain, it’s particularly well-suited for off-road enthusiasts who want a model that’s as fun to build as it is to drive.

Its level of detail, two figures, roll bar, and racing Beetle body also make it an excellent choice for static and dynamic model enthusiasts seeking a particularly realistic model.