Team Associated has finally made it official. The SC10 4×4 has been unveiled. While this 4WD short course truck has been highly anticipated, most people suspected a vehicle based on Associated’s 1/10-scale B44.1 4WD buggy or possible a smaller version of the 1/8-scale SC8 short course truck. Many Associated fans have even created homespun versions by using a RC8 chassis plate with a SC8. Contrary to all of the speculation, Associated has pulled the cover a whole new design for a whole new platform. The SC10 4×4 is not what anyone expected. Check it out:

KEY FEATURES:
Belt Drive
Associated designed the SC10 4×4 around a lightweight, low-drag belt driven system. The belt itself is thick and durable, measuring 5mm wide with 211 teeth. Due to the layout, the belt drives the front drivetrain only, while a standard 3-gear gearbox drives the rear end. Associaed states the belt drive works delivers explosive acceleration and yields a compact chassis layout, and reduced drivetrain friction. The belt also allows it to use 32-pitch gears with large teeth.