We all knew it was coming. Here's pic's and info of
Hpi's new gas engine.
Available
March 2012
Think of a standard nitro engine...and now imagine:
More than double the runtime...
Cheaper fuel costs...
Widely available fuel...
Easier starting...
No tuning hassle...
Quieter running...
Cleaner running...
The brand new HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine combines these fantastic properties with all the excitement of an all-new petrol engine!
The HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine is a gasoline 2-stroke engine with outer dimensions only slightly larger than a big block nitro car or truck engine. This revolutionary size will allow the HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine to fit in RC cars where gasoline engines never could before.
So what are the advantages of this engine over the standard nitro methane-powered engines you're used to?
Increased Runtimes
The HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine will get at least double the runtime per tank of fuel, meaning you get more fun before refuelling and more bang for your buck!
Hugely Reduced Running Costs
Standard gasoline is much cheaper than Nitro fuel, plus spark plugs lasting much longer than glow plugs, so the HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine allows the RC hobbyist to have extremely reduced running costs.
Widely available fuel
With the HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine, it's now much easier to find fuel at any full-size car service station, anywhere in the world. Simply fill up a fuel can and grab a bottle of 2-stroke oil and away you go to enjoy your car or truck!
Easier to Start
Just like the engine in the Baja buggies and trucks, the HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine is extremely easy to start and there's
NO fussing with carb settings. Pull the starter cord and off you go!
No Tuning Hassle
Instead of worrying about things like temperature and humidity to fine tune a nitro engine every time you run your car the HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine is much more tolerant with its carburetor settings. The on-board electronics provide fine control and do all the tuning work for you.
Much Cleaner
With the 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine, you no longer have to deal with the "nitro goop" that covers your car after running a nitro engine. With a lower oil-to-fuel mixture compared to nitro methane fuels, the HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine engine will run much cleaner making it easy to clean up your vehicle after running.
A Complete Engine System
The eXtreme Gas engine system isn't just an engine - it includes the engine itself, electronics to keep the engine running smoothly and cables to connect everything. It's a complete drop-in solution to adding loads of extra, usable power with a low running cost and maximum impact!
Super 5 SC with Gasoline Engine
The all-new eXtreme Gas engine may be smaller than the Fuelie 23cc engine, but it's also lighter, and powering a lighter vehicle than the Baja 5B buggy or 5SC truck (over 20kg). This makes it the perfect match for the Super 5SC!
RTR Savage XL with Gasoline Engine
The Savage drivetrain is super flexible, allowing HPI monster trucks to reach legendary levels of durability and performance! Because of this extreme toughness, HPI designers have Super-sized the Savage to 1/5th scale, taking the Savage to a new dimension! And when we combined this extra-large size Savage chassis with the all-new eXtreme Gas petrol engine, that's when things really got interesting!
The natural fit for the brand new eXtreme Gas petrol engine is the Savage XL monster truck!
With the long wheelbase and bulky lines of the bodyshell, the big eXtreme Gas engine is the perfect fit.
The power available from the eXtreme Gas engine means it will be able to spin up the large Terra Pin tires and have loads of top speed when it's going all-out!
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HPI eXtreme Gas engine is perfect fit
•Fits large fuel tank for long running times
•Custom tuned pipe for even better performance
•1/5th scale Savage-based short course truck
•Savage aluminum TVP design
•Savage bulletproof drivetrain
•HPI eXtreme Gas engine system
•2.4GHz radio system
•Front and rear Baja 5SC bumpers and mud flaps
•Uses Baja 5SC body and wheels
Apache C1 with Gasoline Engine
The MiniGas petrol engine is a great fit for the Apache C1 chassis, to give you the ultimate combination of scale desert buggy looks with
realistic real gasoline engine sound and smoke! With the power of the eXtreme Gas engine, the Apache C1 can achieve high speeds while looking and sounding much like the real racing buggies!
A compact muffler system allows the Gasoline Engine system to fit within the buggy roll cage while providing plenty of room for maintenance and tuning.
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1/8th scale realistic desert racing buggy
front side
back side
•Based on World Champion D8 Buggy
•HPI eXtreme Gas engine system is perfect fit 
•Compact muffler system
•TF-40 2.4GHz radio system
•Oil-filled gear differentials
•Unique monocoque suspension arms
•Silicone oil-filled Big Bore shocks with threaded bodies
•Realistic Yokohama Geolandar off-road tires
•Scale off-road wheels
D8T with Gasoline Engine
The
eXtreme Gas engine is also a great fit in buggies and truggies, as shown by its fitment in the racing-spec D8T buggy, based on the World Champion D8.
With loads of torque and power to spare, the eXtreme Gas engine is a great option for buggy and Truggy owners!
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HPI eXtreme Gas engine is perfect fit
•Fits large fuel tank for long running times
Elven Wizard says -
Question is .... which one of these ya gonna buy ?
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The HPI 1/8th scale Gasoline Engine is truly The Next Big Thing in RC car and truck innovation - it's cheaper to run, easier to start, cleaner and quieter![b]
