Hot Bodies R8 1/8 Scale Nitro Car

The 1/8 scale onroad nitro class is easily considered the F1 of RC. These cars hit speeds of over 60mph in a short distance and rip through the turns like they’re glued to the track.

Hot Bodies is set to release (again … the first edition of this car was back in 2012) their entrant into this class; the R8. This car was seen romping around the asphalt at the 2013-2014 IFMAR World Championships in Japan where it finished a respectable 7th place in the hands of HB Team Driver Teemu Leino. Expect nothing but pure awesomeness from this ride.

Check out some of the standard features on the R8:
• 5mm 7075 aluminum chassis
• 7075 aluminum front and rear bulkheads
• Precision machined alloy parts: suspension mounts, engine mount, layshaft mounts and more
• Split bulkheads allow for quick and easy drive belt change & drive belt tension adjustments
• Fully adjustable suspension with sway bars, pivot ball suspension
• Threaded aluminum coilover shocks
• Centralized lower weight distribution provides superb balance with increased transitional agility
• Lay down throttle/brake servo for extremely low center of gravity
• Front and rear carbon fiber shock mount extensions
• Adjustable Ackermann integrated into steering arm & servo saver
• Quick view, centrally mounted fuel tank
• Centrifugal clutch components provide excellent throttle response
• Kevlar-reinforced drive belts for an extra-smooth drivetrain
• Lightweight and low friction composite pulleys with dust exit holes
• Sealed receiver box protects electronics from dust and oil
• Innovative 2-piece steering knuckle to change kingpin angle
• Quick change front and rear wheels
• Axles fit all popular wheel styles
• Aerodynamic front bumper for increased downforce
• Rear diffuser bumper for enhanced downforce and extra crash protection

Specs:
• Total length: 470mm
• Overall width: 265mm
• Height: 130mm
• Wheelbase: 292mm (adjustable)
• Track: front 219mm, rear 205mm
• Gross weight: ~2450g
• Supplied in kit form only, assembly required
• Requires engine, exhaust, body, wheels, radio system with 2 servos, receiver battery, fuel, starter

#110754 HB R8

[source: www.hpiracing.com]