Nitro:1/8 WR8 Escort RS WRC - HPI 160557

The HPI Racing WR8 Escort RS WRC (HPI160557) is a 1/8 scale nitro-powered RC rally car built around the iconic Ford Escort RS WRC bodyshell. Designed for outdoor rally-style driving on loose, mixed, and unsealed surfaces, this is a serious nitro radio control rally car aimed at experienced hobbyists who want the challenge and sensation of a glow-engine model. The WR8 platform is HPI's dedicated rally chassis, engineered with the suspension travel and tuning range needed for fast, committed driving on gravel-style terrain.

Key Features

• 1/8 scale nitro-powered rally car built on HPI's WR8 rally-specific chassis
• Ford Escort RS WRC body brings a classic World Rally Championship livery to the model
• Long-travel rally suspension tuned for loose and uneven outdoor surfaces
• Nitro glow-engine power delivery suits drivers who prefer fuel-based performance over electric
• Suited to experienced RC drivers comfortable with nitro engine tuning and maintenance

What's Included

• HPI WR8 rally chassis assembled with running gear
• Ford Escort RS WRC pre-painted and decaled bodyshell
• Four-wheel drive drivetrain and rally-spec suspension components
• Note: confirm exact box contents against the HPI product sheet, as nitro fuel, transmitter, receiver, and glow starter are typically sold separately for this class of model

What You Need

• Nitro glow fuel
• Compatible 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver (if not included)
• Glow starter or EZ-start system
• Nitro engine after-run oil for maintenance
• Fuel bottle or fuel pump
• Refer to the HPI160557 manual to confirm exact requirements before purchase