Although nitro RCs are often referred to as gas-powered, they use nitro fuel. True gas-powered RCs are usually 1:5 scale or larger, have spark plugs instead of glow plugs and run on gasoline mixed with motor oil.
A gas RC may use gasoline or it might use nitro fuel. You need to know what kind of engine is in the RC vehicle to know what kind of fuel to use. The non-electric RCs sold in hobby shops are usually nitro RCs that use nitro fuel, not gasoline.
This 2-wheel drive gas-powered buggy is an almost perfect example of a ready-to-run 1:5 scale big boy toy. It's big, easy to maintain, and comes with everything you need to get started racing -- except for batteries and fuel.
If you thought that the Baja 5B was tough and exciting than you'll love the Baja 5B SS (Super Sport). This is a kit version of the Baja 5B but has the option to choose how you want to build it.
HPI Racing has come out with a new aggressive RC that is a 1/5th scale dessert truck and is modeled after the famous Baja 1000 race that is held in Mexico. The HPI Baja 5T is similar to the 5B but it's also a totally different off-road RC vehicle.
The article provides an overview of large-scale gas-powered buggys including some specific models.
Learn how gasoline RC cars differ from nitro RCs.
This organization promotes the hobby of the larger RC cars by sanctioning and organizing quarter scale competitions. Get membership information and find local clubs.
Large scale RCs of all kinds are the topic of discussion in this forum.
This 2-wheel drive gas-powered buggy is an almost perfect example of a ready-to-run 1:5 scale big boy toy. It's big, easy to maintain, and comes with everything you need to get started racing -- except for batteries and fuel.
