Fastest Nitro RC Car
For those interested in sustained high speed remote control racing, the nitro RC car is the ticket. The fastest nitro RC car might just be the Subaru WRX Nitro RC car capable of 75 mph plus speeds.
The record for the fastest RC car on the planet seems to be falling each year. There is a lot of controversy surrounding this record as various organizations vie for control over the standards that would define it. In 2001, the Guinness Book of World Records listed the top speed at 111 mph, but 134 mph seems to be the more accepted target today. These records were achieved by modified electric RC vehicles during short runs. There is no doubt that for sustained racing speeds, the Nitro RC cars are the ones to own. Maybe the fastest Nitro RC car that can be purchased ready to run is the Subaru WRX Nitro RC.
The WRX is capable of speeds in excess of 75 mph right out of the box. It is powered by an NX-15 Big Block Lightening Engine. This 4WD vehicle has two different racing control settings, so it can be used in the most professional touring class type races as well as parking lot or local street races. One thing you need to know about this baby though is that it is hardly priced as a toy. The list price of the Subaru WRX was $549.99 although the model reviewed for this article was currently on sale for a mere $398.99.
There is no question, however, that you are getting what you pay for here. The Subaru WRX Nitro is a state of the art racing sedan. The best technology of the International RC racing hobby seems to be concentrated in this model to provide not only the fastest, but some of the most reliable racing available anywhere in the RC world. One of the interesting features is the 2 in 1 speed system that features an alternative drive train that produces lower speeds more appropriate for local racing. The high end drive train and settings allows it to run with the big boys anywhere. This versatility is rare in a nitro powered RC sedan.
Reading the WRX spec sheet is like reading the set up instructions for a real race car getting ready for a NASCAR event. The amount of detailed engineering here is mind boggling. Yet, at the same time, the car is very user friendly and the package includes everything you need to get racing right away including its own tool kit.
Of course, the WRX might not be the fastest nitro RC car as far as the world record goes, but it can make a legitimate claim to being the fastest unmodified and ready to run model available at this time. It is its versatility and reliability that make it such a popular choice for the hobbyist. There might be some RC nitro cars that can be made to go faster, but none can produce the speed and the fun as quickly and for as little cost.