HPI WR8 NITRO 2001 WRC SUBARU IMPREZA RTR

HPI WR8 NITRO 2001 WRC SUBARU IMPREZA RTR1/8th SCALE 4WD NITRO RALLY CAR with 2.4GHz RADIOAUTHENTIC, HIGH OUTPUT NITRO FUELLED RALLY ACTION!We"re delighted to announce the return of the ever popular WR8 family, in the form of the classic 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza, piloted to win the Driver"s Championship 20 years ago in 2001! Any rally fan will will recognise the illustrious blue and yellow livery as one of the most recognisable in the sport, and what better way to herald the return of HPI"s fan favourite rally platform than with a classic Subaru Impreza!Underneath the officially licensed and famous replica Impreza body, the WR8 3.0 chassis is based on the HPI Bullet RC monster truck. This means it"s massively tough and can take a real beating on- or off-road! The WR8 3.0 is powered by an easy-to-use and powerful Nitro Star G3.0 HO engine with all-aluminum construction and 32,000 max RPM, delivering power through the same tough bevel gear differentials and fully ball bearing-supported 4WD shaft drivetrain of the Bullet monster truck. With authentic rally suspension geometry, oil-filled dampers and extra-thick sway bars you"ll have fabulous control on dirt or tarmac! Top it off with high-spec, soft compound tires and authentic rally wheels and you"ve got an instant head-turner in your hands! The HPI Racing WR8 3.0 is crammed with features that enhance its durability anywhere you want to take it, including a high ground clearance, skidplate, foam front bumper, optimized rally-style suspension geometry, shock debris guards, mud deflectors on the chassis and much more. It"s the ideal machine to race your friends on RC Rally-style courses and multi-surface tracks, or anywhere you like!Like all HPI Racing RTR (Ready-To-Run) cars, the WR8 3.0 is completely pre-built: all you have to do is add transmitter and receiver batteries, nitro fuel and you"re ready to start running in the engine! FEATURESOfficially Licensed 2001 WRC Subaru ImprezaHigh-spec authentic rally wheels and tiresNitro G3.0 High Output engine with slide carbAll-aluminum exhaust systemPre-Assembled 1/8th scale carBased on the Bullet monster truckWaterproof steering servoEnclosed receiver box 3mm aluminum chassis with centralized weight balanceFull-time 4WD for excellent controlEfficient and tough shaft drivetrainFront skidplate with durable foam bumperComposite chassis braces for extra driving feelTough oil-filled 4-gear differentialsAluminum shock towers front and rearOil-filled coil-over shocks with adjustable ride heightFront and rear sway bars for excellent handlingHigh ground clearance for driving on most surfacesMud guards for rear shocks prevent dirt build-upQuick access to all critical maintenance pointsDual bellcrank steeringCam type servo saverAll hex head hardwareFull set of rubber-sealed ball bearings2.4GHz radio systemSPECIFICATIONS:Length: 510mmWidth: 227mm Height: 165mm Wheelbase: 300mm Tire Diameter: 80mm Drivetrain: Full-Time Shaft 4WDWHAT YOU NEED:Nitro Fuel 20%Nitro Fuel Bottle & Glow Plug IgniterAA Batteries for TransmitterReceiver Pack 6.0V  NiMH Battery EASY TO DRIVE! JUST PULL THE TRIGGER!The HPI WR8 3.0 is super-easy to drive and get familiar with – first it is essential to follow the engine running in procedure in the manual. Once this process is complete, the fun begins! To drive the car, simply pick up the controller with your left hand, put your left index finger into the trigger area, and then put your right hand on the steering wheel – it’s as natural as driving a real car! Turn the wheel to go left and right, and gently pull on the trigger with your left index finger to go forwards. To stop the car, gently push away from you with your left index finger to brake the car from insane top speeds to a gentle stop. It takes seconds to get used to this easy operation, and in no time at all you’ll be ripping off jaw-dropping moves, just like the Subaru Rally Team! SUPER REALISTIC RALLY WHEELS AND REAL RUBBER TIRESFor the ultimate in replica looks and fantastic performance, every HPI WR8 3.0 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza is fitted with race-spec, authentic bronze rally wheels. The wheels really help the car stand out as a scale replica, and for extreme performance, the wheels are wrapped with soft compound HPI tires molded in real rubber. The grippy rubber and aggressive pattern help the car stick to asphalt or tarmac for real rallying action giving you plenty of grip even on dusty paved surfaces! Plus, the tread design delivers fantastic self-cleaning properties for perfect mud-shedding performance, not to mention powerful acceleration and braking!SUSPENSION JUST LIKE A FULL-SIZE RALLY CAR! Fans of rally cars, from real ones to scale ones, know that to get the best out of your car you need to have a sturdy, tuneable suspension system. That’s why the HPI Racing WR8 3.0 uses double wishbone suspension at all four corners, fitted with real coil over oil-filled shock absorbers and thick sway bars front and rear, just like real racing ca...