HPI Racing WR8 2001 Impreza WRC Nitro RTR RC Rally Car 1/8 Scale - HPI160211

The HPI Racing WR8 (HPI160211) is a 1/8 scale nitro-powered 4WD rally car styled after the iconic 2001 Subaru Impreza WRC, and it comes ready to run straight out of the box. Built around a full 4WD drivetrain and a nitro engine, this is a serious performance machine aimed at hobbyists who want the speed and sound of a fuel-powered RC car without having to source and assemble individual components. The WR8 is designed for rally-style running on mixed hard surfaces — tarmac, gravel, dirt tracks, and smooth off-road terrain — where its long-travel suspension and low-profile rally body shape come into their own. This is not an entry-level RC car; the nitro engine requires tuning, fuel management, and a degree of mechanical confidence, making it best suited to intermediate or experienced RC drivers.

Key Features

• 1/8 scale nitro-powered RC rally car with 4WD drivetrain for traction on loose and mixed surfaces
• Ready-to-run (RTR) format means the car arrives assembled and fitted with a nitro engine — no kit building required
• Replica bodyshell styled after the 2001 Subaru Impreza WRC, capturing the rally car's distinctive profile at 1/8 scale
• Four-wheel drive system distributes power across all wheels, improving stability and control on gravel and dirt
• Nitro engine delivers a realistic engine note and fuel-powered performance distinct from electric RC equivalents

What's Included

• Fully assembled 1/8 scale WR8 nitro rally car
• 2001 Subaru Impreza WRC painted and decorated bodyshell
• Installed nitro engine
• Transmitter (radio controller)
• Receiver

What You Need

• Nitro fuel (glow fuel) to run the engine
• Glow plug igniter to start the engine
• AA or appropriate batteries for the transmitter (check transmitter requirements)
• Receiver battery pack or AA cells for the receiver box (check manufacturer specification)
• Nitro fuel is not included and must be purchased separately before the car can be run