W5 Competition

The Power of Beauty

MCD W5 continues to define the large scale off-road segments with it's cutting edge technology and build-quality. Technical superiority, unrivalled endurance, terrific 4WD handling and strong emotions are the qualities that have always set MCD apart in the world large scale RC scenario. The same values lie behind the W5.   

  W5's bold, aggressive styling  is  conveyed by the superior MCD quality V5 chassis. Viewed in profile, the W5 states a sense of poise and strength, with a unique hood scoop and huge fender arches housing large 190mm Xross-Max Series Tyres and stylish wheels providing a powerful posture. The MCD W5, a powerful blend of strength, agility and beauty is the new Short Course truck  for the most demanding active off-road enthusiasts.

 

The W5 Competition Features

  • Top of the line competition Short Course Truck
  • Easy assembly/dis-assembly
  • Easy maintenance
  • Centralized and compacted parts layout on chassis
  • Elite racing design ultra-durable high performance parts
  • Fifth generation MCD chassis & suspension arms
  • Sophisticated full-time 4WD Shaft Driven mechanics
  • Ultra strengthened chrome drive shaft and axle
  • New easy gear mesh system
  • Easily removable one-piece electronics tray
  • CNC machined 5083 alloy chassis
  • Strengthened long wishbones
  • Solid and durable side guards
  • Easily removable composite front, rear and center diff houses
  • Ultra durable front and rear adjustable brake system
  • Rear-brake only servo slot
  • 5 mm light-weight anodized 7075 air craft alloy front and rear towers
  • Optimized multiple shock mounting holes
  • Coil-over extended composite shock absorbers
  • Ultra hardened steel transmission gears
  • No-Stress-Effect polyamide front and rear bumper
  • New ball cup-joints
  • Improved brake linkage
  • New Viper Racing Air Filters
  • New Barracuda G performance exhaust (Optional)
  • Adjustable CG
  • Adjustable weight distribution
  • Molded fuel tank with shake absorbing separators
  • Ultra rigid roll cage
  • Fully composite body accessories
  • Drive shaft boot

Competition vs Factory Team Comparison Chart:

 

 FT

Competition 

Ultra strengthened chrome CCD drive shaft and axle

STD

 

OPT

 

CCD drive shaft and axle

11SMn Pb37

-

STD

8620 differential spiral bevel gears

STD

STD

Front, center and rear 90° Adaptive Lock Differential

STD

OPT

Composite planetary differential case with 8620 steel gears

-

STD

Easily removable one-piece electronics tray

STD

STD

CNC machined, lightened 7075 aircraft alloy chassis

STD

OPT

CNC machined 5083 alloy chassis

-

STD

Extended wish-bones

Long Fiber Composite

(rigid for highly efficient driving)

I3 rubber enforced

(flexible for durability)

190mm Xross-Max Tires

STD

STD

24 mm hexagonal rim-blocks

STD

STD

Composite molded durable side guards

STD

STD

Easily removable composite front, rear and center diff houses

STD

STD

Ultra durable front and rear adjustable steel disc brake rotors and pads

Front Double Discs

Bronze Pads

Single Disc

Steel Pads

CNC Machined 7075 air craft alloy front and rear towers

8mm Lightened

Tall

5mm

Optimized multiple suspension holes

3 shock absorber

6 roll-center linkage

2 shock absorber

2 roll-center linkage

Rear extended shock absorbers

STD

OPT

(with extended towers)

Coil-over extended composite shock absorbers

STD

with Internal High Pressure Cell System

STD

Alloy shock cap and ring

STD

OPT

Composite shock cap and ring

-

STD

Ultra hardened steel transmission gears

STD

Lightened

STD

 

Fully adjustable bearing sway bars

STD

OPT

No-Stress effect poly-amide front and rear bumper

STD

STD

Ball output couplings

STD

4140

STD

11SMn Pb37

Barracuda V2 G performance Tune Pipe improved for RR5

OPT

OPT

Super-Cooling RR5 air ventilation system

Optional with Barracuda V2

Tune Pipe

Optional with Barracuda V2

Tune Pipe

Rear brake only servo slot

STD

STD

Viper Racing Air Filters

STD

STD

Adjustable inboard and outboard toe with optional inserts

STD

OPT

Adjustable kick-up 8°-10° (with optional brackets)

STD

OPT

Adjustable 0°-3° anti-squat (with optional brackets)

STD

OPT

Front rear central 60° 90° 120° Self locking diffs

OPT

OPT

(available with adaptive lock diff only)

Pre-cut W5 Decal Set

STD

STD

Fully composite body accessories

STD

STD

Rear wishbones mud guard

STD

OPT

Drive shaft boot

STD

STD

Shock shaft boot

STD

OPT

(available with alloy shock lower cap)

Clear body shell

STD

STD

Technical Specifications 
Length : 880 mm
Width : 490 mm
Overall height : 330 mm
Ground clearance : 25-85 mm
Weight : 13.5kg - 14.3kg (depending on equipment installed)
Wheelbase : 549-565 mm (adjustable)
Trackwidth

: 402mm

Chassis material : Alloy (4mm)
Suspension : Non-parallel non-line independent
Caster angle : 18° (14° - 20° adjustable)
Camber angle : Adjustable
Toe angle : In-board and out-board adjustable
Anti-squat : 3°
Kick-up : 8°-10° (adjustable)
Shock absorber : Coil-over Oil-filled
Transmission : Full-Time 4WD Shaft driven
Gear ratio : 9,45:1 (18 available 7,44:1 to 10,67:1)
Tyre size : 84 x 190 mm (Xross-Max)

 

 

Order codes:
00562001 W5 Competition
Recommended Retail Price: 1,049 EUR
00562201 W5 E-Chassis Competition
Recommended Retail Price: 1,049 EUR

Some parts (engine, exhaust and radio gear) shown on the pictures are for photographing purposes only and not included in the car.
Required for operation (not included): Engine, 2 ch. Radio, 2x steering servos, 1 throttle/break servos

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