What size is a 1/8 scale RC car?

1/8 On-Road class bodies are 270mm wide and a wheelbase around 295mm. Most RC car bodies today are made from 0,5mm-1,5mm thick polycarbonate (PC) plastic. The GE product name “Lexan” is often used to describe this material.

How long is a 1/16 scale RC car?

At 14 inches long, the 1/16 Slash 4X4 is about half the size of the 1/10-scale Slash 4X4.

What size is a 1/18 scale car?

Most models are approximately 11 inches (280 mm) long by 5 inches (130 mm) wide by 4 inches (100 mm) tall, depending on what vehicle is being represented. Such detail is common to 1:18 scales and larger.

Are all 1/10 RC bodies interchangeable?

A body for a 1/10 RC car should fit a 1/10 car of any brand as long as they are the same style of RC car or truck. There are common bodies for a group of RC brands and the dealer will most likely list all the brands that the body would fit. This will help you find a suitable body for your car.

How fast is the 1/16 Traxxas Slash?

The included Power Cell Series 1 battery powers Slash 4X4 VXL to 30+mph. Add an inexpensive second battery and Speed Connector, and Slash 4X4 VXL becomes our most affordable model to top 50mph! Exacting precision and innovation sets the standard for a whole new category of affordable high-performance fun.

How big should a nitro rc car replica be?

The smaller the second number, the closer (bigger) the replica is to the actual car or truck size. A 1:2 scale would be half the size, though most models only get to 1:5 scale at best.

What are the different types of nitro rc cars?

There are many types of nitro RC cars to choose from though not as many as electric models. Typical vehicles include buggies, monster trucks, short course, on-road racers, etc. Replicas come in many scale sizes (see next) from 1:16 through to 1:5. You can buy them as ready to run (RTR) or in kit form.

What kind of car is a nitro powered buggy?

This is an entry-level RC nitro-powered buggy but not a first-timer RC car. It’s for those with experience at controlling electric RC models who now want to experiment with nitro. This puppy is fast and needs high-speed handling skills to get the most out of it.

What are the different sizes of RC cars?

RC Car Sizes: Standard, Micro or Mini. Next, now what you know what type of RC you want, you need to decide what scale it will be in. Hobby quality RC cars come in a few different sizes: as small as 1/18 scale and as large as 1/8 scale. Nitro and electric cars are usually made at the industry standard 1/10 scale.