Overview
The HPI Racing VectR4 brings 1990s rallying to small scale with an officially licensed 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth body finished in its 1996 Sanremo rally livery.
Under the two-piece polycarbonate shell sits a fully assembled, shaft-driven full-time 4WD chassis with three sealed differentials, oil-filled shocks and scale details such as brake discs, calipers and authentic rally wheels.
Key Features
- Officially licensed 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth two-piece polycarbonate body with clipless mounting
- Shaft-driven full-time 4WD with a fully enclosed drivetrain
- Three sealed 4-gear differentials (front, centre and rear)
- Oil-filled coil-over shocks with threaded ride-height adjustment
- Firebolt 380 45T brushed motor and SRL-400 waterproof 3-in-1 ESC/receiver/LED controller
- Front and rear light buckets with installed LED lights
Performance Benefits
- Full-time 4WD and a centralised tub chassis give predictable, controllable handling
- Enclosed drivetrain keeps dirt and debris out of the gearing
- Full ball bearing set and hex head hardware for smooth running and easy maintenance
Usage Notes
- Fully charge the included Li-Ion pack with the USB balance charger before the first run
- The ESC is waterproof, but dry the car and check bearings after running in wet conditions
- Spare and hop-up parts for the HPI VectR4 platform use 12mm hex wheels and 45mm tires
Technical Specs
- Brand: HPI Racing
- Item No.: HPI161300
- Body: 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth, 1996 Sanremo rally livery
- Scale: 1/16
- Type: Ready-to-Run electric 4WD rally car
- Chassis: VectR4 tub chassis, shaft drive
- Differentials: 3x sealed 4-gear (front, centre, rear)
- Motor: Firebolt-380 45T brushed
- ESC: SRL-400 3-in-1 waterproof ESC/RX/LED controller
- Servo: SS-03 mini servo (6.0V / 3kg, plastic gears)
- Radio: MTX-400 2.4GHz
- Battery: Plazma 7.4V 1500mAh 15C Li-Ion
- Charger: USB balance charger
- Length x Width x Height: 285 x 125 x 95mm
- Wheelbase: 170mm
- Wheel hex: 12mm
What's Included
- (1) HPI VectR4 Ford Escort RS Cosworth RTR car with body and installed electronics
- (1) MTX-400 2.4GHz transmitter
- (1) Plazma 7.4V 1500mAh Li-Ion battery pack
- (1) USB balance charger
Needed to Complete
- USB power source (wall adapter or computer port) for the USB charger
- Transmitter batteries, if required (see the HPI manual)
Fitment
Compatible RC vehicles: HPI VectR4 1/16 rally car platform (ready to run as supplied)
Summary
- 1/16 scale RTR 4WD rally car with licensed 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth body in Sanremo livery
- Shaft drive, three sealed 4-gear diffs and adjustable oil shocks
- Includes radio, battery and USB charger for quick setup
