HPI Hellfire RC Truck

HPI Hellfire

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Overview of the HPI Hellfire RC Truck

The HPI Hellfire # 10500 1/8th scale 4WD stadium truck is an exciting new design, and not just a converted buggy or modified monster truck. It was designed by HPI engineers to be light, nimble, and very powerful.

HPI Hellfire RC Truck 10500

The Hellfire is powered by a special high output version of the HPI K4.6 engine known as the 4.6HO (HO=high output). The HPI Hellfire features an all new suspension and steering geometries that are specially designed for great performance with big truck wheels while on rough terrain. It is very low slung and this low center of gravity gives increased responsiveness and better chassis balance. The Hellfire truck is to be available in both ready-to-run (RTR) and kit versions.

HPI K4.6 HO Nitro Engine

Some of the many advanced features of the HPI Hellfire include:
Hard anodized exhaust pipe for maximum power.
Constant radius exhaust header for better flow and power.
Fuel tube routing system prevents line breakage and promotes better fuel delivery.
Wire routing protects wires from moving parts.
Fuel splash guard keeps fuel splashes away from the brake disk and drivetrain.
Secure radio transponder mounting system.
1100 mah, 5-cell receiver pack with 2 hour wall charger included!
3.5mm diameter titanium nitride coated shock shafts.
Durable & smooth acting titanium nitride suspension pins.
Chassis braces included to adjust overall chassis stiffness.
High flow 2 stage air filter.
150cc fuel tank for longer run times.
Internal fuel tank filter and external high quality fuel filter.
New high strength aero dish wheel with 17mm hex.
All driveshafts are CV style joints for high durability & efficiency.

HPI Hellfire RTR 10500

More HPI Hellfire specs:
WHEELBASE: 348mm
TOTAL LENGTH: 513mm
TOTAL WIDTH: 415mm
TOTAL HEIGHT: 173mm
WEIGHT (ready to run, dry): 9.2lbs

The Hellfire rc truck is an exciting new design that should appeal to backyard bashers and racers a like. It's low slung center of gravity, high power to weight ratio, and advanced suspension should make the HPI Hellfire at home on both the race track and the backyard bashing tracks set up by rc truck enthusiasts!

HPI releases the Hellfire SS RC Truck - a build-it-yourself kit version

HPI Hellfire SS 10504

Additional features of the HPI Hellfire SS kit 10504 include the following:

Durable TiN coated suspension shafts.
Strong 7075 machined aluminum front and rear braces.
Finned, machined aluminum, purple anodized engine mounts.
Machined 5mm hard anodized aluminum shock towers (7075 AL alloy).
Fine adjustment range in camber link holes.
Machined Delrin shock pistons for smooth dampening.
Knurled M17 nut for monster truck and buggy hex adapters.
Machined 3mm lightweight aluminum hard anodized 7075 alloy chassis.
7075 machined aluminum steering plate.
7.5mm thick rear hex adapters. adds steering without loosing rear end grip.
Fiberglass brake pad.
Off-road Molded Wing, Black.
Self-lubricating molybdenum rod end set.
52T Lightweight Spur Gear.
Optional front lower suspension mount (+2 to -2 degrees).
Machined purple anodized aluminum shock caps.

Keep in mind that the SS comes with a clear body shell that you can customize with whatever color and graphics scheme matches your tastes. Also, no engine or radio system are included. The HPI Hellfire SS kit offers many great features for the hobbyist that wants to build their own Hellfire machine from the ground up!