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 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 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 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
- Motor
- Batteries
- Servo
- Radio
- Receiver
- Paint
- Wheels
- Tires
- 1:8 Body
- Assembly and painting required
- Power Source:
- Electric
- 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






