I dont know the model of Traxxas I got him yet, I just bought it on Ebay and they didnt have the model of the car posted on the listing... I just know that I got a descent deal. Hopefully My hubby can upgrade if needed and it will go fast enough for him to get the RC bug. I sure wouldnt mind having a hobby we could share together. He is a Pyro and that is a hobby I just watch with no participation so here is hoping he likes the car because I think I would love to get into it...