
PUSHING THE BOUNDARIES
1:8 scale off road racing is one of the hobby’s most challenging disciplines; it requires a high standard and demands attention to detail.
The latest development to come from Associated Electrics’ Area 51 - RC8T4.2 is designed to push boundaries of performance and build upon the number of accolades accumulated by the RC8 series.
The latest development to come from Associated Electrics’ Area 51 - RC8T4.2 is designed to push boundaries of performance and build upon the number of accolades accumulated by the RC8 series.
Features
- Molded height-adjustable gearboxes front and rear
- Updated shock towers for height-adjustable gearboxes that feature more body mount height options
- New molded suspension arms front and rear for increased durability and modern look
- New 16deg KPI steering block with updated bump steer geometry
- New rear anti-roll bar with wider mounting points
- New -4mm chassis with improved chassis bracing options (Nitro only)
- New molded top plate included
- High-volume center differential
- High-downforce wing
- Includes FT hard-anodized aluminum shock bushings
- Updated brake pad material and brake spring
- 40/9 ring and pinion gear sets included
- 131mm universal driveshafts with 17mm outdrives
- 19mm and 20mm diameter HTC internal differential gear sets included
- Bladder and emulsion style shock seals included
- FT hexes and grooved pins included
Required to Complete
- Nitro Motor
- Batteries
- Servo
- Radio
- Receiver
- Wheels
- Tires
- 1:8 Body
- Assembly and painting required
- Power Source:
- Nitro Fuel
- Terrain:
- Off-Road
- Body Style:
- Truck
- Scale Size:
- 1:8 Scale
- Assembly Level:
- Kit (This vehicle comes as a kit and must be fully assembled by the user. See "Required to Complete" for extra items needed.)
- Length:
- 560mm (22.05in)
- Width:
- varies
- Wheelbase:
- varies
- Weight:
- varies
- Internal Gear Ratio:
- 4.44:1
- Drive:
- 4WD
- Product Status:
- Active
- Expected Availability:
- Mid Aug 2026





