1/8 Off-Road Gas RC Buggies

The fastest off-road models are the 1/8 gas powered buggies. These remote control buggies often reach 40+ mph in the dirt! Here is a buyer's guide and online resource to getting started with 1/8 scale gas buggies.

Content
Introduction to 1/8 Off-Road Gas RC Buggies
Popular Brands and Models
Racing and the 2004 1/8 Off-Road World Championships
Buy and Shop Online Guide

Introduction

1/8 scale gas rc buggies such as the OFNA Ultra (pictured above, ©OFNA) are 4x4 wheel drive models with powerful .21-size gas engines. By using special r/c hobby fuel which has nitro, methanol, and lubricants, these engines are capable of producing 2 - 3 horsepower... more than enough to push these cars over 40 miles per hour!

Popular Brands and Models

Companies such as Kyosho, Mugen, and HoBao / OFNA are well known for producing race competitive 1/8 gas buggies. Popular brands and models for 2004 are the Kyosho Inferno MP-7.5 Kanai Edition 3, the Mugen MBX5, and the HoBao / OFNA Hyper7 PCR Edition.

Buyer's Guide

For beginners on a tight budget, the 1/8 OFNA Nitro Ultra GT RTR is a good choice. It comes with a fast .21 P4 (pull-start) nitro engine and a tuned pipe for extra power. It includes an Airtronics 2ch radio control system, so all you need to buy extra are 12 AA batteries for the radio control system, r/c hobby fuel, and C-size battery for the glow igniter. 

More info and online shopping: 1/8 OFNA Nitro Ultra GT RTR Gas Buggy Guide

For serious racers, the 1/8 OFNA Hyper 7 is faster. The .21 8-port engine with slide valve carburetor give awesome acceleration and high top speeds. Includes full ball bearings, tuned pipe, racing tires, 3-shoe clutch, dual disk brakes, starter box, and a 2-channel radio control system.

To be bought separately are the r/c hobby fuel, 12 AA batteries, D-size battery, and two 7.2v battery packs for the starter box.

More info and online shopping: 1/8 OFNA Hyper 7 Gas R/C Buggy

Related R/C Hobby Shops

This section features more shops that sell off-road gas rc buggies online.

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Popular Racing Buggies

Mugen MBX5

Racing News

2004 1/8 Gas Off Road World Championship Results

The 1/8 Gas Off-Road World Championships for 2004 will be held in Fururing Raceway in Sweden, and is sponsored by HoBao.