{"product_id":"1-8-wr8-flux-1996-ford-escort-rs-cosworth","title":"1\/8 WR8 Flux 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth","description":"\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e1\/8 WR8 Flux 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Rally Sanremo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eInstant 60+ mph FLUX Fuelled Rally Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re excited to introduce the latest addition to the popular WR8 family: the iconic 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth! With its classic Orange, Red, and White Repsol livery, this rally legend is instantly recognizable to fans and stands as one of the most celebrated liveries of its era. What better way to expand the fan-favorite WR8 platform than with this timeless Group A Ford Escort RS Cosworth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderneath the officially licensed and famous replica Ford Escort body, the WR8 FLUX chassis is based on the HPI Bullet RC monster truck, which means it's massively tough and can take a real beating on- or off-road! The WR8 FLUX is powered by a massive 3700KV brushless motor and waterproof 3S-capable speed controller, delivering power through tough metal gear differentials and the fully ball-bearing-supported 4WD shaft drivetrain of the Bullet monster truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith authentic rally suspension geometry, oil-filled dampers, and extra-thick sway bars, you’ll enjoy exceptional control, whether on dirt or tarmac. Plus, high-spec soft compound tires and genuine rally wheels ensure your ride not only performs but turns heads wherever you go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe HPI Racing WR8 is packed with features designed to enhance durability, whether you're tearing up the track or hitting rugged terrain. It includes high-ground clearance, a skid plate, foam front bumper, optimized rally-style suspension geometry, shock debris guards, mud deflectors, and much more. This is the perfect machine for racing friends on RC Rally-style courses, multi-surface tracks, or anywhere your adventures take you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFord Escort RS Rally Wheels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the ultimate in replica looks and fantastic performance, every HPI WR8 Ford Escort RS Cosworth is fitted with race-spec, authentic rally wheels. The wheels help the car stand out as a scale replica. Our high-impact nylon is perfect for lightweight yet ultra-durable construction, and these 2.2\" Rally wheels are a perfect match for the Escort, enhancing both style and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eHPI WR8 TARMAC Tires:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe standard tire for the WR8, this is a great all-around tire for practice, racing and more! With a realistic tread design modelled on the actual tires used in the WRC and at tarmac rally events around the world, these tires are designed to get the maximum amount of tread to the ground while allowing dust and dirt to be ejected from the shallow grooves spaced artfully around the tire. The low sidewall gives excellent corner abilities in all conditions.\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e300mm Ford Escort RS Cosworth Replica!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis officially licensed Ford Escort RS Cosworth replica is designed in a 300mm wheelbase to match the WR8. Crafted from high-strength polycarbonate, the bodyshell is molded in two pieces and hand-finished with the 1996 replica livery. We’re confident you’ll agree it perfectly captures the spirit of the original while taking HPI Racing bodyshells to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth, a homologation special for the World Rally Championship (WRC), was built on a truncated Sierra Cosworth chassis and was available as a road car from 1992 until 1996. Our replica is of the 1996 San Remo Rally, the car went on to come third overall in the championship winning the Rally Indonesia along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/5104\/2453\/files\/HPI160558-Lighting.png?v=1773589889\" alt=\"\" height=\"490\" width=\"930\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eAll-New LED Lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe WR8 Ford Escort RS Cosworth comes equipped with a brand-new LED lighting kit. The era-appropriate warm-white headlights, tail lights, and brake lights are all controlled through the new TF-51 transmitter and RF-51 receiver, which now feature an integrated light controller. This system is channeled through the HPI 4-way LED Adapter for seamless operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/5104\/2453\/files\/HPI160558-Suspension.png?v=1773589888\" alt=\"\" height=\"449\" width=\"930\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSuspension Just Like a Full-Size Rally Car!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFans of rally cars, from real ones to scale ones, know that to get the best out of your car you need to have a sturdy, tunable suspension system. That’s why the HPI Racing WR8 FLUX uses double wishbone suspension at all four corners, fitted with real coil-over oil-filled shock absorbers and thick sway bars front and rear, just like real racing cars! Thick main suspension arms are mated to durable uprights fitted with a pair of rubber-sealed ball bearings for performance that matches the legendary Ford Rally Team!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFull Adjustability Just Like The Real Thing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll this function is nothing if you can’t customize the car to your liking. Although we’ve set the car to be just about perfect right out of the box, you can easily adjust loads of settings, exactly like a real racing car! Ride height, shock angle and more are simple to adjust if you want to dive under the hood – HPI make it easy to be your own race car mechanic AND driver! Whether you want to drive like a pro or be your own chief mechanic: it’s easy to do both with the HPI WR8 FLUX!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/5104\/2453\/files\/HPI160558-Motor-ESC.png?v=1773589889\" alt=\"\" height=\"438\" width=\"930\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFLX10-3660-3700KV Brushless Motor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FLUX FLX10-3660-3700KV motor delivers massive power - plenty of juice for instant acceleration and enough power to pull out of just about any sideways drift. Option pinion gears are available to fine-tune the speed and torque delivery! The brushless design assures maximum performance with nearly no maintenance required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFLX-10 3S802 Flux ESC with XT-60\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the capacity to handle 2S and 3S LiPo power, the FLX-10 3S802 Flux electronic speed control can handle the latest, most powerful batteries you can fit in the WR8 FLUX. The FLX-10 3S802 features an integrated cooling fan to keep it cool in warm conditions, reverse so you can back out of jams with ease, and for maximum adjustability it's fully programmable with Hobbywing's LED Programming Card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eTF-51 Digital 2.4GHz Radio System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW 4th Channel - 100 position digital slider\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNEW Steering Exponential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop-down steering position for a natural control position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoam-covered wheel for extra comfort and grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeftie friendly! Swappable steering wheel design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber finger and thumb handle grips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber bumpers on all corners for the highest protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic area for body clips or screws while you work!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital on and off switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudible warnings for low power and idle time!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServo Reverse, EPA, Trims and Dual Rate switches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NEW RF-51 receiver features a waterproof silicone inner jacket for use in any weather. A built-in failsafe is also a major feature: Signal failsafe for electric vehicles, and signal \u0026amp; battery for the RF-51N on Nitro vehicles! The RF-51 also uses the HPI 4-way LED Adaptor to add headlights and taillights with the built-in LED Light controller!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/5104\/2453\/files\/HPI160558-Features.png?v=1773589889\" alt=\"\" height=\"584\" width=\"930\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOfficially Licensed 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-spec authentic rally wheels and tires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFLUX FLX10-3663 3700Kv Brushless motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof FLX10-3S802 speed controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Assembled 1\/8th scale car\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBased on the Bullet monster truck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof steering servo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnclosed receiver box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3mm aluminum chassis with centralized weight balance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-time 4WD for excellent control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEfficient and tough shaft drivetrain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront skidplate with durable foam bumper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite chassis braces for extra driving feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTough oil-filled 4-gear differentials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum shock towers front and rear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOil-filled coil-over shocks with adjustable ride height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront and rear sway bars for excellent handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh ground clearance for driving on most surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMud guards for rear shocks prevent dirt build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick access to all critical maintenance points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual bellcrank steering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCam type servo saver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll hex head hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull set of rubber-sealed ball bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4GHz radio system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNeeded to Complete:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 AA batteries for transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2S or 3S LiPo pack with XT-60 plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattery charger for car battery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/5104\/2453\/files\/HPI160558-Resource.png?v=1773589889\" alt=\"\" height=\"679\" width=\"930\" border=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: grey; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eMYhpi: The Ultimate Resource for Your WR8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce you've got your WR8, add it to your MYhpi garage to get direct information about what will make your car faster, more adjustable and easier to tune. Add your entire HPI collection to your MYhpi garage so you can directly access manuals, videos, tips and help for each of your HPI cars!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"HPI Racing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48363749376219,"sku":"100027797","price":599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0424\/5104\/2453\/files\/HPI160558-8_900.png?v=1773590295","url":"https:\/\/www.atlantahobby.com\/products\/1-8-wr8-flux-1996-ford-escort-rs-cosworth","provider":"Atlanta Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}