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.

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Introduction to 1/8 Off-Road Gas RC Buggies
Popular Brands and Models for Sale
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 Associated, Caster, CEN, Duratrax, Hot Bodies, Kyosho, Losi, Mugen, OFNA, Serpent, Tamiya and XRAY are well known for producing race competitive 1/8 gas buggies.

Popular are the Associated RC8B, Hot Bodies D8, Losi 8ight, Mugen Seiki MBX6, OFNA Hyper 9e. Below are estimated sale prices in USD.

So far the Kyosho Inferno/MP has dominated the world championships. Other winners are Mugen MBX5 and HotBodies D8.

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

Visit the rc store page for a list of recommended hobby shops where you can buy 1/8 GP Buggies on sale.

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