Baja 5B 1/5th gasoline 2WD desert racing buggy

The 1/5th scale Baja 5B desert racing buggy has been a huge success since its debut, and the self-build Baja 5B SS helped explode large-scale racing into the mainstream, because it allows serious RC fans the chance to build and optimize a large-scale buggy from the ground up. Loaded with options that enhance the Baja's speed and power, the 'SS' version allows serious RC hobbyists the chance to add in more aftermarket goodies to make a truly one-of-a-kind Baja 5B.

To handle the extra horsepower of the Fuelie 26S, the drivetrain of the Baja SS is boosted with specially designed option parts that can handle the power increase. Providing a boost of extra power is the HPI86690 Aluminum Tuned Pipe - now complete with HPI87288 steel header for even more durability - designed just for the 26cc engine for even more acceleration power. The HPI15448 8000 RPM Clutch lets the engine rev up to a high RPM before engaging the drivetrain, giving you lightning-fast acceleration off the starting line and out of every corner. Protecting the differential is the HPI87568 Aluminium Alloy Diff Case, giving protection from the extreme strength of the engine. When it comes to transferring all this power into breathtaking action on the ground, for 2014 we've added even more options to make the Baja5B SS even better value! The HPI104966 Super Heavy Duty Dogbones get the power from the diff to the rear wheels with chunky steel driveshafts and jointed rubber boots for minimal loss of power. Add the HPI112845 Heavy Duty front hubs and the HPI104781 One Piece Rear Uprights and we have one tough unit ready to blast deserts, rugged wasteland and anything in it's path with unshakeable durability

The Baja SS is an epic member of HPI's range of upgraded ‘Super Sport’ models that feature kit versions of HPI's popular RTR models, with additional option parts added to enhance the enjoyment of your kit. A long list of option parts is included with the SS version of the Baja 5B. As you build the kit, you add in the options that come in the box, extra HPI options, and your own radio gear and electronics - although we include the powerful SFL-10MG large scale metal-gear servo to get you started!

Length: 817mm
Width (front): 460mm
Width (rear): 480mm
Height: 255mm
Track (front): 395mm
Track (rear): 400mm
Wheelbase: 570mm
Weight: 9.6kg (without fuel)
Camber: adjustable front & rear
Caster: adjustable front
Toe-In: adjustable front & rear
Drive System: 2WD viscous diff
Tires (front & rear): HPI Dirt Busters

Specification may be subject to change.
FUELIE 26CC GASOLINE ENGINE:
At the heart of the Baja SS is the HPI107940 Fuelie K26 26cc engine, a tougher, stronger and more powerful engine than the standard 23cc Fuelie engine in the Baja 5B RTR buggy. With more displacement you get increased low-end grunt, more acceleration and huge top-end speed! The Fuelie K26 is a 2-stroke engine powered by regular pump gasoline (petrol) that is mixed with 2-stroke engine oil, so the running cost of the engine is extremely low when compared to any normal nitromethane-powered glow engine. You’ll spend just pennies per tank on fuel!

NEW FOR 2014: HEAVY DUTY FRONT WHEEL HUBS:
To keep in sync with the Super Heavy Duty drivetrain, the Baja 5B SS also comes with HPI112845 Heavy Duty front wheel hubs. These new axles utilize a screw and nut design that eliminates the older e-clip design, which further improves the reliability of the truck. Every bit of this kit screams 'Come and get it!' ...and as Baja drivers all over the world continue to tear their Bajas through increasingly gnarly terrains - HPI's designers keep boosting the kit's rugged durability to keep the Baja coming back for more

NEW for 2014: HPI87401 Aluminium Tuned Pipe:
Now with new steel header for even more durability! Designed to give you increased power and quicker acceleration!

HPI15448 8000 RPM Clutch:
Launches the Baja 5B at higher RPM for more punch off the line and out of low-speed corners.

HPI87551 Rear Shock Tower Brace:
Relocates shocks for increased rear suspension travel for better traction and braking on rough ground.

NEW for 2014!: HPI104781 One-Piece Rear Hub Carriers:
Now seriously beefed up to our 'Super Heavy Duty' standard, carried over from the Baja SC SS - for even more durability, so you can go the distance and absorb any bumps from crashes.