BMW 318i STW, RC bodyshell, WB257 uncut

The BMW 318i STW bodyshell brings a touring car silhouette to RC builds with a body shape based on the saloon racer and a WB257 layout that points to a 257 mm wheelbase. Supplied as an uncut shell without holes, it leaves the mounting pattern open for chassis-specific marking and trimming. That blank starting point matters during setup. Body post openings can be positioned to match the chosen platform instead of forcing a fixed drill pattern, and the shell can be trimmed around the wheel arches and lower edges to suit the final stance. The polycarbonate construction keeps the shell in the format commonly used for RC car bodies, and the clear finish leaves room for a race-inspired paint scheme, number graphics or a restrained single-colour look. Because the shell is sold without holes, planning the post locations and trim lines becomes part of the fitting process rather than an afterthought. On the bench, the BMW 318i STW shape gives a build a recognisable touring identity before the first run begins. Once painted and mounted, the long roofline, booted rear profile and saloon proportions also make the shell a strong choice for shelf display between track sessions.