'96 Ford Escort RS Cosworth WR8 Nitro Build – Ready to Thrill!
Unleash your inner wanderer with this vintage-inspired treasure a perfectly worn-in denim jacket whispering tales of sun-drenched highways and late-night city lights. Its faded hues and distressed detailing exude a effortlessly cool vibe while the sturdy construction promises years of adventures yet to come—a timeless statement piece that's as unique as you are.
Authentic, High-Performance, Nitro-Fueled Rally Action!
We’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!
Under the officially licensed, stunning replica body, the WR8 3.0 chassis is based on the rugged HPI Bullet RC monster truck, offering unbeatable toughness and durability for both on- and off-road driving. Powered by the easy-to-handle, high-performance Nitro Star G3.0 HO engine, it boasts a 32,000 max RPM and all-aluminum construction, delivering incredible power through the same tough bevel gear differentials and fully ball-bearing-supported 4WD shaft drivetrain found on the Bullet monster truck.
With 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!
The HPI Racing WR8 3.0 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!
Ford Escort RS Rally Wheels
For 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.
HPI WR8 TARMAC TIRES
The 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.
300mm Ford Escort RS Cosworth Replica!
This 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.
The 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.
ALL-NEW LED LIGHTING
The 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 channelled through the HPI 4-way LED Adapter for seamless operation.
Suspension Just Like a Full-Size Rally Car!
Fans 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, tuneable suspension system. That’s why the HPI Racing WR8 3.0 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!
Full Adjustability Just Like The Real Thing!
All 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 3.0!
G3.0 HIGH-OUTPUT NITRO ENGINE
The Nitro Star G3.0 H.O. engine is a super-powerful upgraded engine based on the already strong G3.0 used in the HPI Bullet 3.0 trucks. The engine is fitted with a steel flywheel for smooth idling and a racing-style 2-shoe clutch for excellent acceleration and throttle response. If you want instant wheelspin, you've got it! The power from the G3.0 H.O. engine is unbelievable, and with up to 32,000RPM you'll get screamingly fast speeds at the pull of a trigger! A 2-stage air filter protects the carburetor opening from dirt and dust, and the tall forged aluminum heat sink head allows the engine to keep its cool. An all-aluminum exhaust system unlocks the horsepower from the engine and throws out a real trail of engine exhaust at top speed!
ALL-NEW RADIO GEAR
Features:
- NEW 4th Channel - 100 position digital slider
- NEW Steering Exponential
- Drop-down steering position for a natural control position
- Foam-covered wheel for extra comfort and grip
- Leftie friendly! Swappable steering wheel design
- Rubber finger and thumb handle grips
- Rubber bumpers on all corners for the highest protection
- Magnetic area for body clips or screws while you work!
- Digital on and off switch
- Audible warnings for low power and idle time!
- Servo Reverse, EPA, Trims and Dual Rate switches.
The 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 & 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!
GO-FAST PARTS GALORE!
The HPI Racing WR8 3.0 is super easy to upgrade to make it faster, more responsive, even cooler-looking, tougher and more durable. Swap the wheels for different styles and colors, change the tires for gravel or other off-road surfaces, add alloy braces and suspension parts, lower the weight with woven graphite options and beef up the drivetrain with hardened steel parts - the choice is yours!
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WHAT YOU NEED:- Nitro Fuel 16%
- Nitro Fuel Bottle & Glow Plug Igniter (HPI Recommends HPI-160077 - NITRO STARTER PACK)
- 4x AA Batteries for Transmitter
- Receiver Pack (HPI Recommends HPI-160153 Plazma 6.0V 1600mAh NiMH Receiver Battery Pack) & Compatible Charger
(HPI-160557)
