HPI is 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 recognize the illustrious blue and yellow livery as one of the most recognizable in the sport, and what better way to herald the return of HPI's fan favorite rally platform than with a classic Subaru Impreza!
Underneath the officially licensed and famous replica Impreza body, the WR8 FLUX chassis is based on the HPI Bullet RC monster truck, which means it's massively tough and can take a real beating on or off-road! The WR8 FLUX is powered by a massive 4000KV brushless motor and waterproof 3S-capable speed controller, delivering power through tough metal gear differentials and the fully ball bearing-supported 4WD shaft drivetrain of the Bullet monster truck. Combine this with WR8 rally-style suspension geometry, custom-designed shock towers and dampers, plus extra-thick sway bars for extra control! 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 is crammed with awesome 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 FLUX is completely pre-built: all you have to do is open the box, install the batteries and you are ready for awesome stunt action! All you have to provide is a 2S or 3S LiPo battery for the car, a LiPo charger and some AA batteries for the transmitter.
Replaces HPI160217
Features:
- Officially Licensed 2001 WRC Subaru Impreza
- High-spec authentic rally wheels and tires
- FLUX MMH-4000 motor
- Waterproof EMH-3S speed controller
- Pre-Assembled 1/8th scale car
- Based on the Bullet monster truck
- Waterproof steering servo
- Enclosed receiver box
- 3mm aluminum chassis with centralized weight balance
- Full-time 4WD for excellent control
- Efficient and tough shaft drivetrain
- Front skidplate with durable foam bumper
- Composite chassis braces for extra driving feel
- Tough oil-filled 4-gear differentials
- Aluminum shock towers front and rear
- Oil-filled coil-over shocks with adjustable ride height
- Front and rear sway bars for excellent handling
- High ground clearance for driving on most surfaces
- Mud guards for rear shocks prevent dirt build-up
- Quick access to all critical maintenance points
- Dual bellcrank steering
- Cam type servo saver
- All hex head hardware
- Full set of rubber-sealed ball bearings
- 2.4GHz radio system
Specifications:
- Length: 485mm (19")
- Width: 227mm (8.9")
- Height: 172mm (6.7")
- Wheelbase: 300mm (11.8")
- Tire Diameter: 80mm (3.2")
- Drivetrain: Full-Time Shaft 4WD
Required to Complete:
- 4 AA batteries for transmitter
- 2S or 3S LiPo pack with T-Plug: HPI recommends HPI160161 2S LiPo or HPI160162 3S LiPo
- Battery Charger for the Car Battery: HPI recommends HPI160236 Reactor 600 or HPI118049 Reactor 200
