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HPI Baja 1:5 Scale Off-Road Gas RC Vehicles

HPI Baja 5B Buggy and 5T Desert Truck

By Michael James, About.com

They're big and they've got gas. The HPI Baja series of off-road gas-powered trucks are a whole different breed of radio controlled racing and bashing.

Baja 5B Ready-to-Run

This truly is a big boy toy. The Baja 5B is a ready-to-run 1:5 scale gasoline-powered buggy for off-road action. Check the specs, watch it in action, and explore in-depth reviews.

Baja 5B SS Kit

The kit version of the 1:5 scale Baja 5B buggy has a more powerful engine and offers custom-build options. See how it differs from the 5B, watch it in action, and find out what it takes to build a Baja step-by-step.

Baja 5T Ready-to-Run

Compatible with the 5B, under the hood it features the 5B SS engine while the body style is a Desert Truck modeled after trucks in the famous Baja 1000 race held in Mexico. Discover how the 5T differs from the 5B, watch it in action, and explore parts and accessories.

Check the Specs on the Baja 5B

Although there are some differences in the 5B SS and the 5T, these specs describe the basic dimensions, suspension, transmission, and engine specs for all three of the HPI Baja 5B/5T gas RCs.

Building the HPI Baja 5B SS Tutorial Video Series

Follow along with TeamFastEddy while assembling the kit version of the 5B. Tutorials follow the instructions page by page and show all the steps for assembling this radio controlled vehicle from HPI.

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