HPI Baja 5T

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New from HPI:

Coming soon from HPI Racing is the Baja 5T, a ready-to-run (RTR) 1/5th scale off-road truck that expands on the award-winning Baja 5B family. With the Baja 5T you get aggressive desert truck looks, high performance new features, and compatibility with many of the existing Baja 5B spare parts and option parts, wrapped up in a RTR package that gets you running in just a few minutes.

The Baja 5T was inspired by the latest generation of desert trucks that compete in the world famous Baja 1000 race in Mexico. The body was built for a perfect fit on the Baja 5T chassis, with sculpted fenders, scoops, louvers, and an integrated roll cage for authentic desert-tough looks. In true HPI RTR form, the body is completely ready to go right out the box... painted, mounted, pre-applied racing decals and tinted windows. Factor in the front skid plate bumper, Desert Buster tires mounted on Outlaw truck wheels with real bead locks, and you've got a truck that looks like it just rolled off the starting line in Ensenada.

Keeping the body securely attached is a completely new body mounting system with tough nylon construction, 8 mounting points to distribute the stress on the body, and fully adjustable for compatibility. A front skid plate bumper protects the truck on big jumps, now with 4 headlights for realistic desert truck looks. A molded nylon rear spoiler is included for off-road stability, with an integrated rear body brace for extra strength. The sides of the truck are protected by new guards that deflect dirt and debris away from the chassis. The engine also receives dirt guards on both sides for extra protection.

But the Baja 5T goes way beyond looks, under the skin is a tough truck with the power to mow down anything in its path. Power comes from a massive 26cc gasoline engine, delivering rock solid performance, easy tuning and run times of more than 30 minutes on a single tank. The high performance 8,000 RPM clutch and new high flow muffler give the Baja 5T the power to launch with a roost of desert dirt on the way to a screaming top speed of more than 40 MPH.

The included TF-10 radio system is FM for excellent range and includes an adjustable failsafe system for extra protection. The SFL-10MG2 steering servo is a massive unit for quick steering and lots of torque. Standard equipment includes a new higher capacity 3000mah NiMH rechargeable receiver pack and an AC charger. The radio system is protected by a sealed housing with an external charging jack, and both servos are water resistant designs that allow the Baja 5T to be driven in extreme off-road conditions.

For improved handling, the Baja 5T rear shock tower has been modified for increased rear suspension travel. All four shock absorbers have thick diameter shafts for extra durability. The VVC/HD shocks are tuned for smooth suspension dampening to help soak up the desert terrain. The innovative design of the Baja 5T includes a rigid 4mm aluminum alloy chassis for extreme durability.

So get ready to take on the desert with the giant new 1/5th scale Baja 5T truck. It's got the look, it's got the power, and it's built tough to take the punishment of off-road action.

Baja 5T Features:

Baja 5T-1 Truck Body

Tough 2mm polycarbonate Baja 5T-1 desert truck body. Pre-painted, pre-trimmed with body post holes, pre-applied racing decals and clear tinted windows.

Truck Body Mounts

Tough nylon construction and 8 mounting points keep the truck body securely mounted, fully adjustable design for compatibility.

Molded Rear Spoiler

Molded nylon rear spoiler for stable handling. Molded nylon rear body brace for body protection, includes provisions for optional rear LED tail lights.

Fuelie 26 Engine (26cc)

26cc engine for more power, more torque, and more speed than 23cc engines. Equipped with a convenient pullstarter for quick and easy starting. A high capacity dual-element air filter keeps the engine running clean even in grueling off-road conditions, quick-change design for easy maintenance. Air cooled with built-in fan for consistent running temperatures. Fully adjustable carburetor with primer and kill switch. Now constructed using Torx screws for extra durability and easier maintenance, Torx T-27 wrench included.

Gasoline Powered

Gasoline powered for low-cost operation compared to nitro fuel, easier to tune and more consistent than nitro engines. More than 30 minutes of run-time per tank.

Ready-to-Run

The Baja 5T comes pre-built from the factory to precise build tolerances. Normal build-time for a vehicle like the Baja 5T is around 8 hours, but you can hit the track in just a few minutes, reassured by the knowledge that your truck was prepared by trained assembly specialists.

Aluminum Alloy Diff Case

For increased drivetrain durability and extended time between maintenance.

VVC/HD Shock Set

Oil-filled coilover shock set with large diameter shock shafts for increased durability, 16 hole rear piston with sealing ring for consistent damping, fully adjustable design for tuning options.

Front Skid Plate Bumper

Adjustable skid plate front bumper protects the truck on big jumps, now with 4 headlights for realistic Trophy Truck looks.

Dirt Guards

New side guards deflect dirt and debris away from the chassis. The engine also receives dirt guards on both sides for extra protection.

Extended Roll Cage

Extra bracing for durability, extended upper roll cage for spark plug protection.

Outlaw Truck Wheels

8-hole design, tough nylon construction, authentic bead-locks for durability and tuning options.

Desert Buster Tires

Large diameter truck tires for realistic looks. Heavy duty rubber compound and thicker carcass for extra durability.

Heavy Duty Inner Foam

Special heavy duty rear inner foam inserts for extra durability and extended tire life.

Revised Gearing

New 19T transmission top gear adapts the drive ratio for quick acceleration and high top speed when using truck tires.

High Flow Muffler

Large capacity design, tuned for increased horsepower.

SFL-10MG2 Metal Gear Steering Servo

Tough metal final gears for extra durability and reliable steering. Ball bearing equipped and water resistant. This oversized steering servo has high torque specs, making it a perfect match for the Baja 5T.

Heavy Duty Beadlocks

Reinforced design increases durability of the wheels and tires. Beadlocks allow the removal and replacement of individual parts of the wheels and tires for maintenance.

8000 RPM Clutch

Lightweight clutch and heavy duty spring launches the Baja 5T at higher RPM for more punch off the line.

Anodized Aluminum Parts

Black anodized 4mm 6061-T6 aircraft grade extruded and CNC milled chassis, orange and gunmetal anodized alloy parts give the Baja 5T an aggressive look.

Double Wishbone Suspension

Full double wishbone front and rear suspension to soak up off-road bumps and jumps. Consistent geometry throughout the full stroke of the suspension movement for precise handling.

Adjustable Suspension

Turnbuckles for quick and easy adjustment of toe-in. Fully adjustable camber and caster for tuning the handling to a wide variety of conditions. High quality nylon is used throughout the suspension for protection from crash damage.

High Quality Radio Equipment

The Baja 5T comes ready-to-run with a high quality 3-channel FM radio with excellent range, a high torque metal-gear steering servo, failsafe equipped receiver, throttle servo and a 3000 mAh rechargeable Ni-MH receiver battery pack. The critical electronics are enclosed in a water resistant compartment to shield them from the elements.

All-Metal Transmission Gears

All-metal transmission gears for incredible drivetrain durability, even in difficult off-road conditions with powerful engines like the Fuelie 26.

Full Ball Bearings

23 precision metal ball bearings for efficiency, durability, and extended maintenance intervals.

Front & Rear Sway Bars

Sway bars are used on the front and rear suspension for precise handling and stable steering feel.

Modified Rear Shock Tower Brace

Relocates shocks for increased rear suspension travel for stable performance on rough surfaces and soft landings over jumps.

Heavy Duty Rear Dogbones

Metal construction with rubber dirt boots for extra durability with high horsepower engines like the Fuelie 26.

Disc Brake System

Braking is controlled by a vented steel/aluminum hybrid brake rotor and semi-metallic brake pads for smooth and consistent stopping power.

Part: #10620 RTR BAJA 5T WITH 5T-1 BODY
MSRP: $2399.00

[XXWoodmanXX]

I'm liking it. Sure, it's a 1:5 gasser and it seems to be the new "trend" as of late. But there's just something about a decent, scale R/C that is just

[wvPUNISHERwv]

nice truck, really pricey though. im sure people will be getiin that bady and putting it on their 5b

[wishingfortlt1]

awesome,instead of a second ss, im gettin this!!!

[MrCrash]

Crap. Just when I decided I want an E-Revo

[savagekid94]

is it a 5b with a new body?

[bman2255]

was getting ready for the ae corr truck

[rhcsavage21]

o man drool monkeys!
i want those parts NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Mark R]

Is anyone else pissed at HPI like I am?

Now I have to start saing for another truck.

[bullett1818]

I REALLLY like the looks of this truck!!! I'll never get one! But MAN I WANT ONE!!!!!

-Bob-

[TamiyaIFSDriver]

Looking at the photos. They can take the whole chassis layout, and make it 1/10th scale electric.

[rhcsavage21]

my fingers are crossed for a conversion kit of the ss

[crazyjr]

this now makes 5 different types of core based trucks, Slash (stampede type), slayer (revo type), sc8 (associated), r50 I think (robotronic) (1/8 buggy/truggy), caster electric core truck (E-1/8 buggy/truggy) and now the 5t (1/5 buggy based). We need a standard, but this looks cool

[dacemaxx111]

Very Nice.i Want One And Will Get One...........but...the Price Is Not For The Faint Of Heart.it Will Be About 1500 Street Price.i Don't Think They Will Sell Very Many At This Price.

[chris1]

hey i found a video on you tube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STwrSLMJPc4

[T/Losi]

For that price I would rather want to get a few Traxxas Slayers

[creech]

Awesome attempt! At first glance I was sold, until I saw the video. They hit a home run, but missed the mark on the body. They didn't miss by much, but they missed it.... Awesome performance (it's a 5b dressed up after all), but it looks kinda ridiculous. The body is about 30% too skinny. I dunno if they were trying to work with the wheel wells, but it looks silly in action. Great attempt though!

[MikeWest]

Cool, but I think I'd rather have 8 Traxxas Slashes. "Party at my house, I have 8 Slashes! But you have to bring your own stick packs and double-As, ya cheap bastids."

[TeeGeeRacer]

Now this is sweet! Now if only I had the money...

[cnroman]

Scale-wise a little too narrow.

[NORTEX-T1FK]

Watching that video tells me I have som suspension tunning to do on my SS. Maybe I love it because my SS is lonely

[lyung]

I bet it'll be even better with a brushless setup...

[gillesdestijl]

Love this truck but...I think the body sits a bit too high too and I don t like the fact it has so much plastic on its side just to hold the body and that the cage is so complex.

[bullett1818]

Originally Posted by dacemaxx111

Very Nice.i Want One And Will Get One...........but...the Price Is Not For The Faint Of Heart.it Will Be About 1500 Street Price.i Don't Think They Will Sell Very Many At This Price.

You are close, Tower has it listed at $1349.99!!! http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LNVVW7&P=G

Again, I want one!!! But never will get it at that price!!!

-Bob-

[Smib]

It should arrive in a giant bucket simply labeled as awesome. I might just sell all my rc's and such to start saving up for one of these.