Cheap And Good Gas Powered RC Cars For You

I always love driving those gas powered RC vehicles as there is an added adrenaline rush whenever I fill up the tank with gas. It is the same as driving cars and filling up gas into the car after a fun-filled ride. The feeling that I get is different as compared to operating the RC cars by using batteries since batteries do not last as long as gas! By riding a gas powered RC car, you are guaranteed to have continuous fun, something which electric powered RC car cannot bring.

Choosing Gas Powered RC Cars

Apart from allowing you to have continuous fun, nitro gas powered RC cars are typically faster than the electric counterpart. Also, the power efficiency of the nitro RC car is much better than the electric one too. Of course, there is a hassle of the need to fill up the gas every now and then, but that’s the beauty of driving the gas powered RC car!

For newbies who are just starting out in the arena of the gas powered RC car, one of the top concerns that you have is that you are limited by budget. This goes the same if you are looking to purchase the first gas powered RC car for someone, but you are fearful of the person crashing the nitro RC car, hence rendering your gift useless. As such, you will be tempted to limit your purchase to a certain budget. For the purpose of this, let us look into some of the top gas powered RC car that doesn’t cost too much. All of these nitro gas powered RC car is fast, budget-friendly as well as fun for operators of all ages and skills levels to use.

1. Exceed RC 1/10 2.4Ghz Forza .18 Engine RTR Nitro Powered Off Road Buggy

The Exceed RC Forza is perhaps the most affordable nitro powered RC car that you can find on Amazon. It has a relatively low pricing, yet the features rival most of the higher priced RC cars. In this Exceed Forza review, let us look deeper into the specifics.

First of all, for the lazy buggers, this is perfect for you since it is RTR out of the box. Using a 4WD system, it does ensure that you can easily drive this car through the street without problems. And this is made possible by the .18 or otherwise the 18 CXP engine, which is known to be reliable in providing power to the RC car itself.

The 2.5mm lightweight aluminum alloy chassis in the RC car does help to provide enhanced performance and durability, which are essential when it comes to driving gas powered RC cars. There is also a good level of stability for the Exceed Forza, and this is due to the aluminum shock towers on the dog bone style axles. This allows for a better dampening of any vibrations that your RC car might receive.

2. Exceed RC Rally Monster Nitro Gas Powered RTR Off Road Rally Car

This Exceed RC rally monster nitro powered car is another affordable nitro powered RC car that is powerful and easy to drive. It is very popular amongst those who wish to purchase a nitro RC car for their child as a present.

The specs of this RC rally car is very similar to the Exceed Forza, just that this rally car can probably take more damage due to the oil shocks and the design of the RC car itself. What I like about the monster rally car is the higher clearance that it has over the buggy, and this means you can speed it through shallow water!

3. Redcat Racing Lighting On-Road Car

If you are into driving a pure RC car, then the Redcat Racing Lighting On-Road Car will surely be the best choice for you. It does resemble a regular speedster, albeit a miniature version of it. Indeed, while this is considered a hobby grade car, the design itself does allow for a drifting! This is achievable due to the design as well as the low clearance. Having said that, the low clearance might be a hindrance since it does mean that the chassis is closer to the ground and hence will be prone to damages.

To perform tricks that most other nitro RC cars cannot perform, there is the Lightning EPX drift system that allows you to impress the crowd with your tricks.

Hence, given its challenges, though this nitro powered RC car is good, it is perhaps more suitable for experienced riders.

4. Exceed  Infinitive Nitro Gas Powered RC Car

An upgrade over the Exceed RC rally car, this Infinitive Nitro Gas Powered RC Car is one blue beast that we just have to review! Indeed, while doing a review of this Exceed Infinitive nitro gas powered RC car (phew what a mouthful), we realize that while some of the features are retained, there are quite a few distinctive upgrades to the engine itself.

To allow for a smoother ride, the shocks and suspension systems have been upgraded. The new lightweight suspension arms help to deliver quick response, and it does reduce the weight of the RC truck since the critical sprung weight is reduced. The shocks are filled with oil, and this helps to keep the entire nitro RC car on the road itself. To protect the nitro RC car, as well as your pocket, from damages, there are the front and back skid plates that help to absorb some of the forces that might otherwise damage your car

5. Redcat Racing Tornado S30 Buggy Nitro

The Redcat Racing Tornado S30 Buggy Nitro is a sleek looking off-road buggy that promises to deliver fun to you. With a good top speed as well as an excellent shock absorption system, you can have hours of fun on this RC buggy.

Powered by a .16 nitro engine, this 4WD buggy does have the aluminum capped oil filled shocks as well as the independent spring suspension system that exists within the entire RC buggy. It offers a high level of stability, even when driving at top speeds.

We tested the Redcat Racing Tornado buggy, and we managed to reach 0-60 in just 2 seconds! This is a huge testament to its ability to drive at top speeds. Of course, should this buggy crash during the top speed rides, it will just break apart easily since you are talking about a high collision crash with a plastic body.

6. Volcano S30 Nitro Truck

Redcat has produced another gem in the Volcano S30 Nitro Truck. Commonly thought of as one of the most affordable Nitro trucks that you can find on Amazon, its features really bring out the best in all of Redcat quality products.

The Volcano S30 is an upgrade over the Volcano SV, which by itself is another awesome RC car. The components that have been upgraded are the SH brand engine, performance header as well as the aluminum tuned exhaust. With that, you can hear a roar when you drive this powerful 2-stroke nitro engine RC car across roads.

Driven by a 4WD drive system that utilizes a 3.0cc engine, you can be assured that its power really rivals most other RC nitro trucks. To assist you in navigating around terrains easily, there is the 4-wheel independent suspension as well as the 8 individually oil filled aluminum capped shocks. This helps to provide the much needed dampening force to ensure that the wheels stay as close as possible to the ground at all times.

The body itself is much better than most other RC cars too, given that it is made of a polycarbonate material that helps to prevent damages to the electronics when it comes to a collision.

7. Earthquake 3.5 1/8 Scale Nitro Monster Truck

The Earthquake 3.5 1/8 Scale Nitro Monster Truck is the first 1/8 scale truck that we have reviewed, and it proves to be the best choice that we have ever made.

Part of the UltraLite Series from Redcat racing, this RC monster truck will come out racing from the blocks and whack the rest of the RC vehicles into oblivion. It can reach speeds up to 50mph, and this is possible due to the .21 nitro engine. With a massive acceleration as well as a powerful torque, this monster RC truck can climb all obstacles as well as navigate through the toughest of tracks.

We like that this monster RC truck has a higher clearance, and the 2.5mm aluminum chassis does help to ensure that the Earthquake deserves its accolade as the most affordable RC nitro truck in Amazon.