1:8 scale off road racing is one of the hobby’s most challenging disciplines; it requires a high standard and demands attention to detail. The latest development to come from Associated Electrics’ Area 51 is designed to push boundaries of performance and build upon the number of accolades accumulated by the RC8 series.
Features
New molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear
New offset hubs and updated rear suspension arms to accommodate new hub geometry
New high-volume center differential
New high-downforce wing
Now includes FT hard-anodized aluminum shock bushings
RWB/FWB adjustable weight bias chassis
Soft blend material suspension arms
8-degree KPI steering blocks included
44/13 ring and pinion gear sets
92mm universal driveshafts with 17mm outdrives
Both 19mm and 20mm diameter HTC internal differential gear sets included
47T machined steel spur gear included
Centralized drivetrain and chassis configuration optimized for shorty-style batteries
Adjustable battery tray design with hook and loop strap for retaining batteries
Accessories (#27392 Grip Bullets 5mm x 14mm, silver, qty 2)
Setup Sheets
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Driver
Event
Date
HyunKyu Jung
Hobbywing Cup
06/14/2026
Outdoors, carpet, large, very high grip
Marcus Kaerup
NXC
06/14/2026
Outdoors, dirt, oiled, large, wet/damp, drying
Brandon Rose
Houston Area R/C Series
06/07/2026
Covered, dirt, small, glued clay, very high grip, grooved
Team Kit Setup
All
03/01/2026
Baseline
Due to ongoing R&D, photos may not match final kit. Vehicle shown on these pages equipped with items NOT included in kit: Electric motor, speed control, transponder, servos, receiver, wheels, and tires. Assembly and painting required.
Specifications
EAN Code
784695809550
SKU
80955
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