Overview
The HPI Racing VectR4 brings 1990s rallying to small scale with an officially licensed 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth body, here in a blue finish.
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.: HPI161301
- Body: 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth, Blue
- 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 blue
- Shaft drive, three sealed 4-gear diffs and adjustable oil shocks
- Includes radio, battery and USB charger for quick setup
