Comparison: 60mph Nitro R/C Cars 

Here is a side-by-side comparison of the fastest 1/10th nitro R/C cars. These models are ready-to-run with top speeds of over 60 miles per hour. The only criteria is that these models use rubber tires, have a touring car chassis, and must be really fast!

Fastest 1/10 Nitro RC Cars

Do you want the fastest (top speed) remote controlled touring cars money can buy? Here they are: CEN CT4S vs. OFNA OB4 vs. Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec.

Model	CEN CT4S	OFNA OB4	Traxxas Nitro 4-Tec
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Scale	1/10	1/10	1/10
Classification	4wd Nitro RC Touring Car	4wd Nitro RC Touring Car	4wd Nitro RC Touring Car
Motor	CEN NX-15 2.5 big block	.12 Force pull start	TRX 2.5 racing engine w/ EZ-Start system
Horsepower / rpms	35,000 rpms		1.3 HP
Exhaust System	Rear exhaust manifold w/ tuned pipe	Tuned pipe w/ header	Rear exhaust manifold w/ tuned pipe
Transmission	2-speed	2-speed	2-speed
Drive Train	3-belt system	Belt drive	3-belt drive
Ball Bearings	28 ball bearings	Full ball bearings	Full ball bearings
Suspension	Race style oil shocks	Oil filled shocks	Oil filled shocks
Tires	Super soft "V" thread	Rubber tires	Pre-glue racing tires
Radio Control System	Mirage III pistol grip	Airtronics Blazer Sport	TQ radio controller
Top Speed (est.)	73.4 mph	60 mph	60+ mph
Street Price (est.)	$339	$359	$359
Additional Items to Buy	Trinity nitro starter kit (engine cleaner, 20% nitro fuel, 500cc fuel bottle, glow starter w/ charger) ~ $39 12 AA-size batteries	Trinity nitro starter kit (engine cleaner, 20% nitro fuel, 500cc fuel bottle, glow starter w/ charger) ~ $39 12 AA-size batteries	Trinity nitro starter kit (engine cleaner, 20% nitro fuel, 500cc fuel bottle, glow starter w/ charger) ~ $39 12 AA-size batteries
Comments / Recommendation	Currently fastest top speed among all 1/10 nitro touring cars. Optional 3-speed will push speeds over 80 mph!		EZ-Start system is great for beginners, but is considered extra weight by serious racers. The TRX 2.5 is a very strong engine.

Recommendation

What brand and model to buy? First, CEN is still building its reputation in the r/c industry. OFNA has been successful in producing race quality r/c cars and off-road buggies. And Traxxas is well known as a company specializing in ready-to-run r/c model kits. 

Given a choice, I would choose between OFNA or Traxxas. But... the CEN does go 73.4 mph, with is the fastest. At a street price of $339 it is also $20 cheaper. It also has a bigger engine, which should provide more torque and acceleration as compared to the OFNA Force .12.

In the end, I would recommend buying the CEN.

Resources:
www.cenracing.com
www.ofna.com
www.traxxas.com

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