FAQs
A fast RC rock crawler might reach 40 mph at best. RC drag cars, on the other hand, are intentionally configured for short bursts of very high speed. Fast RC drag cars accelerate quickly to top speeds of 60 to 70 mph. Some go even faster.
How can I tell how fast my RC car is? ›
The RC Speed Run app lets you easily log your runs - record your car's gearing, motor, batteries, and more, and save pictures, so you can go back and review them and see how your car was set up. Then log the run details like the speed (can upload screenshot of GPS app), location and weather for reference.
Can an RC car go 200 mph? ›
This RC car go over 200 miles per hour. if tuned correctly. This is a custom built island hobby nut speed shop car. It's got dual TT 40 80s, some of the biggest motors they make for these cars.
What is the fastest a RC car has ever gone? ›
The fastest RC car in the world, the Radio Controlled Bullet, holds a world record speed of 202.02 mph. Nitro RC cars can reach speeds of 60-100 mph. Traxxas XO-1, one of the fastest RC cars commercially available, can reach speeds of 100 miles per hour in just under five seconds.
How do you determine how fast a car is? ›
The formula for speed and distance is the same for a car as any other object: distance ÷ time. So if you want to calculate the speed of a car at sixty miles an hour, the math is (60 x 5280) ÷ (60 x 60) = 88 feet per second. So this formula works for any “how far do you travel?” questions.
Can you check an RC car? ›
Checked Bags: Yes
While you can pack expensive, fragile electronics items in checked or carry-on bags, we recommend packing them in your carry-on.
How fast can a RC Lamborghini go? ›
This car is designed with a top speed of 12 km/h, distinct design and operable controller and anything that you want to add in your favorites. It is very collectible for Lamborghini fans !
How fast is a Traxxas RC? ›
Traxxas truly is “The Fastest Name in Radio Control®,” maker of the fastest, most powerful radio-control cars and trucks on the planet, each fully assembled and Ready To Race®. Eighteen Traxxas models can exceed 50 mph, and the fastest clock top speeds that exceed 60, 65, and 70 mph.
Can you make an RC car go faster? ›
You may change one or both gears to achieve the desired effect. Be advised that gearing your vehicle for speed makes the engine work harder and heat up faster. High speed gearing should only be used for hard flat surfaces like pavement. The gearing chart below covers a wide range of gear options.
Which Traxxas is fastest? ›
The World's Fastest Ready-to-Race ® RC Supercar
Keep the throttle pegged and you'll smash the 100mph barrier in 4.92 seconds. Simply put, XO-1 is the fastest and most outrageous Ready-to-Race ® RC car ever created.
The Traxxas XO-1 is a pretty amazing engineering feat. If it were a production car it would easily be one of the top 5 quickest production cars in the world with an impressive 0-60 mph of 2.3 seconds.
Can an 18 wheeler go 100 mph? ›
Most semi-trucks are electronically governed between 55 and 70 MPH. Some owner-operated trucks have governors that reach 80 MPH or more. With the current large engines, some semi-trucks can likely reach over 100 MPH. However, more and more, there are insurance policies encouraging you to limit the speed of your rig.
How fast is the XO-1? ›
| Length: | 27 inches (686mm) |
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| Steering: | Bellcrank |
| Transmitter: | TQi™ 2.4GHz Radio System with Traxxas Link Wireless Module |
| Receiver: | Traxxas Stability Management® Receiver (#6533) |
| Top Speed: | 100+mph |
25 more rowsOdds are the 1/16 scale RC car you own goes up to 25mph out of the box. It is possible to get that speed up to 40 or even 50mph, but it's going to take some extra cash and it's definitely going to take some more work and customization on your end as well.
What are the RC car frequencies? ›
The radio technology of RC cars these days uses the 2.4 GHz frequency, which makes it possible to drive dozens of cars simultaneously without having to manually change the frequencies. After the transmitter and the car's receiver are bound, their functioning won't be interfered by other radio equipment.
