{"product_id":"ftx5495r","title":"FTX DR8 1\/8 DESERT RACER 6S READY-TO-RUN - RED","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet ready to enter the speed arena with the DR8 Desert Racer from FTX! Big, brutal and fast the DR8 is sure to capture the attention of electric powered brushless fans looking for a fast performer with the added bonus of some scale realism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing the leading 6S compatible Hobbywing speed control and 4274 2000kv brushless motor, the true test will be finding enough space to unleash the DR8 to its full potential of up to 100kph!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt these speeds a solid base is required and the DR8 features heavy-duty materials and a proven design, with 3mm heavy-duty aluminum front and rear braced main chassis, 5mm thick front and rear aluminium shock towers and reinforced moulded suspension components all standard to help soak up any high speed tumbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4wd drivetrain features sealed oil filled metal-geared differentials coupled with spiral toothed output gear and pinion and is finished off with a hardened steel spur gear for a near bulletproof transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully adjustable pivot ball suspension, front and rear anti-roll bars and big bore adjustable oil filled shock absorbers all contribute to provide race like handling and adjustability for different terrains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe DR8 is topped off with a classic, desert buggy inspired moulded tubular roll cage frame with printed lexan panels and spare wheel. A detailed interior driver cockpit, painted fire extinguishers are all rounded off with super bright front and rear LED light bars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll that you have to do is decide if you want 4S or 6S power. Just make sure you can handle it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e A 50C rated battery or higher is required for optimal results when running on 6S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4ghz Radio system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof 15kg metal geared servo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHobbywing 150Amp brushless ESC w\/XT90\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2000kv 4-pole brushless motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale moulded tubular roll cage, spare tyre \u0026amp; interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper bright front \u0026amp; rear LED light bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePivot ball suspension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty Front CVD driveshafts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBig bore aluminium-threaded oil filled shock absorbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear anti-roll bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3mm aluminium chassis with side guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-differential shaft drive transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty steel gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpiral-tooth diff gears\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBall bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlock tread tyres mounted on scale wheels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 4S or 6S battery (XT90) \u0026amp; charger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 540mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 340 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheelbase:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\n.myDiv {\n\tBORDER-TOP: #0a6eaf 4px outset; BORDER-RIGHT: #0a6eaf 4px outset; BORDER-BOTTOM: #0a6eaf 4px outset; TEXT-ALIGN: center; BORDER-LEFT: #0a6eaf 4px outset; BACKGROUND-COLOR: white\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"myDiv\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the speed and high levels of current drawn by these models during use, hard cased LiPo batteries with a minimum rating of 50C are strongly recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.cmldistribution.co.uk\/product\/FTX5495R\/images\/FTX5495R-dims.jpg\" alt=\"Dimensions\" width=\"740\" height=\"289\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FTX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":65477730206045,"sku":"FTX5495R","price":454.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1097\/8230\/3069\/files\/image_234ec5d7-466d-42e5-bfb2-0c09ad497975.jpg?v=1785869262","url":"https:\/\/www.3d-rc.co.uk\/products\/ftx5495r","provider":"3D-RC.co.uk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}