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Mugen MBX7T ECO

Teaser – Mugen MBX7T and MBX7T-ECO

There are a pair of new truggies from Mugen Seiki coming out this spring, the nitro powered MBX7T and the electric MBX7T ECO. As per the usual with Mugen, you can expect both versions to be high end race oriented machines, with specific upgrades and price points to be announced soon. You never know what you are going to get with [...]

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A-Main Speedway Spring Fling 2014

Save the weekend of March 22nd and 23rd for A-Main Speedway’s 2nd annual Spring Fling in Pueblo, CO with a special event sponsored by us here at the Big Squid RC. You can get your fill of off-road racing with classes for pretty much every type of off-road rc vehicle in existence. 1/8th scale buggy, truggy, monster truck, electric, nitro, [...]

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O.S. Engine Speed R2101

O.S. Speed R2101 Nitro Engine

For those of you looking for truly big power on-road, O.S. Engine has announced their new R2101. The R2101 is a .21 cubic inch nitro burner that should put some serious power into your 1/8th scale on-road machine. It features a DLC coated crank with pressed in weights, a 7+3 port design, and is based off the legendary 21XZ-R. * Weight- [...]

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O.S. 21XZ-B V2 ABC

O.S. 21XZ-B V2 ABC Nitro Engine

For racers & bashers looking for big nitro power at a lower price, O.S. Engines have announced the O.S. 21XZ-B V2. The 21XZ-B V2 is lighter, lower and cooler running than before, yet still produces the kind of power you expect from a top shelf engine. Some of its features include- * Holes in cylinder head to save weight * Same [...]

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Ofna X3-GT 8th 4WD nitro car

Ofna X3-GT 1/8th 4WD Nitro Touring Car

Ofna has just announced a new on-road machine, the X3-GT 4wd Nitro Touring Car. The car is set on Ofna’s race oriented X3 off-road chassis for a smooth drivetrain and plush suspension, and has a futuristic looking Cosmic GT body on top. Some of its other features and specifications include- * Force .28 nitro engine * 2 speed transmission * Rear diffuser * 16mm [...]

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HPI Ken Block Fiesta WR8 3.0

HPI Ken Block Ford Fiesta WR8 3.0 Nitro Rally Car

To make their latest rally car even more scale realistic, HPI Racing has mounted up nitro power in their new Ken Block Fiesta WR8 3.0. A Nitro Star G3.0 HO engine is used to give you the smell and sound of nitro, while the WR8 chassis is based off the Bullet 3.0 monster truck for maximum bash-a-bility. A scale realistic [...]

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Kyosho Inferno Ferrari 458

Nitro & Electric Kyosho 1:8 Inferno Ferrari 458

For all you Ferrari fans out there Kyosho has announced a pair or new on-road cars. The new Inferno Ferrari 458 comes two ways, electric with Orion brushless power, or nitro powered by a .25 cubic inch Kyosho KE25 engine. Both come as Readysets, assembled with 2.4GHz radio systems and metal gear servos. The Electric Powered Version has a part [...]

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kyosho Scorpion B-XXL ve

Kyosho Nitro and Electric 1:7 Scorpion B-XXL Buggies

Kyosho has a pair of unique looking bash-mobiles on display at the Nurnberg Toy Fair. Their new 2wd Scorpion B-XXL buggies are 1:7 scale and look ready to tackle some serious off-roading. The nitro version uses a high performance engine and a 200ml fuel tank for up to 15 minute run times, while the electric version uses an Orion brushless [...]

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XRay XB8 Buggy

XRay XB8 1/8 Nitro Buggy Kit

Back in the day, the first XRay nitro buggies were named XB8, now they are bringing back the name for their latest creation. The 2014 XB8 is a high-end 8th scale buggy that is made from high grade materials and is designed with all the latest performance tricks. Some of its highlights include- * Unique XPBS front pivot ball suspension * Multi-Flex [...]

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2014 HPI Savage XL 5.9

2014 HPI Racing Savage XL 5.9 Nitro RTR

To kick off the new year HPI Racing has updated their Savage XL 5.9 RTR monster truck. The Savage 5.9 is a mainstay at bash spots across the world, the 2014 version should be even better. Some of the updates include- * Comes with a glow starter w/battery, fuel bottle, 6-cell stick pack with charger, and six AA batteries * Includes sintered [...]

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TLR Losi 8IGHT-T 3.0 Truggy

TLR 8IGHT-T 3.0 Nitro Truggy Kit

The latest machine from TLR for supremacy in the truggy class is the 8IGHT-T 3.0. The 8IGHT-T series is well known for winning races and for being one of the kings of the local bash spot. Their big tires and big nitro power are just what the doctor ordered for some serious bash action. The 3.0 version includes some updates [...]

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HPI Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ Mustang

HPI Racing Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ ’69 Mustang

For all you Vaughn Gittin Jr. and rc drifting fans comes a new car from HPI Racing. Their latest drift machine is the Nitro RS4 3 Evo+ ’69 Ford Mustang. This nitro powered beast is said to produce 2.2 horsepower, more than enough for some slideways tire smoking action. * RTR, no building required * 3.0cc Nitro Star engine * Adjustable 2 speed [...]

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tekno nt48 truggy

Tekno NT48 Nitro Truggy

A nitro truggy is the weapon of choice for many a basher. They are big, they can take a hit, and the noise and smell of nitro add to the realism. The crew over at Tekno have released full information on their new NT48 Nitro Truggy. It’s a big old beast that should be able to bust out fast laps [...]

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OFNA Hyper Sprint 1/8th Dirt Oval Car

Ofna Hyper Sprint RTR 1/8th Dirt Oval Car

We often throw around the saying “Go fast, turn left!” as a type of good-bye around the BigSquidRC offices, but there aren’t that many oval cars introduced to the rc market each year. For all you oval fans out there, say hello to the Ofna Hyper Sprint. The Hyper Sprint is an 8th scale nitro powered dirt oval car that [...]

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Ofna Hyper Cage Buggy

Ofna Hyper Cage Nitro Buggy

Getting burnt out on the electric scene and looking for a fun nitro buggy to bash with? If so, check out the new Hyper Cage Buggy from Ofna. The Hyper Cage buggy uses a big .28 nitro engine for power and keeps it real with a simple cage look. Some of its features and specifications include- * C-hub suspension * 17mm big [...]

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