HPI Racing Petrol Baja SBK RC Buggy 1/5 Scale - HPI160323

The HPI Racing Baja SBK (HPI160323) is a 1/5 scale petrol-powered RC buggy built for high-performance off-road driving on rough outdoor terrain. Running on a petrol engine rather than a battery pack, the Baja SBK sits in HPI's well-established large-scale Baja lineup — a series known for serious power, durability, and the ability to handle dirt, gravel, grass, and uneven ground that would stop smaller electric buggies in their tracks. This is a large-scale radio control buggy aimed at experienced RC enthusiasts who want real engine sound, extended run times, and the maintenance challenge that comes with petrol-powered RC.

Key Features

• Petrol-powered engine delivers extended run times compared to battery-driven RC vehicles, with refuelling rather than recharging keeping downtime short.
• Large 1/5 scale construction gives the Baja SBK genuine ground clearance and physical presence suited to outdoor bashing on uneven surfaces.
• Buggy body style with rear-engine layout is characteristic of the HPI Baja platform, designed for stability and traction on loose or rough terrain.
• Petrol RC at this scale requires active mechanical maintenance, making it best suited to hobbyists comfortable with engines, fuel mixing, and tuning.
• The SBK designation places this in HPI's Baja buggy range, which has a long track record among large-scale off-road RC enthusiasts.

What's Included

• HPI Racing Baja SBK 1/5 scale petrol RC buggy (HPI160323)

What You Need

• Petrol fuel (correct fuel-to-oil mix ratio as specified in the manual)
• Transmitter batteries (type and quantity as required by the included or compatible transmitter)
• Compatible RC transmitter and receiver if not included
• Break-in procedure tools and supplies as outlined in the manual
• Basic RC engine tools for starting, tuning, and maintenance