{"id":3396,"date":"2022-04-20T21:01:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T20:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/?p=3396"},"modified":"2022-12-24T13:52:00","modified_gmt":"2022-12-24T12:52:00","slug":"how-fast-do-nitro-rc-cars-go","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goodiesrc.com\/how-fast-do-nitro-rc-cars-go\/","title":{"rendered":"How Fast Do Nitro RC Cars Go? (+Top 5 Factors To Consider!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you are a fan of electric or nitro RCs, at some point, you might wonder about the speed of nitro RC cars. So, how fast do nitro RC cars go?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, Nitro RC cars can go at about 35 mph. The speed of a Nitro RC car can depend on several factors, including engine size, nitro percentage of fuel, gearing, and the way tires are built. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s jump in deeper and learn more about different aspects that determine the speed of nitro RC cars, their speed comparison with electric ones, the fastest nitro RC car, and some of my top recommended fastest nitro RC car models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A nitro RC car on grass<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How Fast Does A Nitro RC Car Really Go?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Generally speaking, nitro RC cars can run at about 35-40 mph. The speed of the RC car can vary primarily based on the type of nitro RC car you are driving and other factors like size, gearing, motor, and the surface you are running your nitro RC car.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a table that lists the top speed of some RC cars:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RC Car Model:<\/strong><\/td>Top Speed:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Traxxas TRX-4 <\/td>9 mph<\/td><\/tr>
HPI Mini Recon<\/td>15 mph<\/td><\/tr>
Traxxas Revo 3.3 (Nitro)<\/strong><\/td>45 mph<\/td><\/tr>
HPI E-Firestorm Flux<\/td>77 mph<\/td><\/tr>
Traxxas XO-1<\/td>100 mph<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
RC Car Top Speeds (Source<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s talk more about the factors that affect the speed of the Nitro RC cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Factors That Impact The Speed Of Nitro RC Cars?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the top 5 factors you should consider while thinking about the speed of nitro RC cars:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

#1. Gearing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The gearing can also impact the top speed of your Nitro RC car. In RC cars and trucks, there are typically two types of gear: Pinion Gear and Spur Gear<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pinion gear<\/strong> consists of 15 teeth, and it is usually made up of metal<\/strong> material. This gear is placed on a clutch bell which is further connected to the crankshaft of the nitro engine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas the Spur Gear<\/strong> generally consists of 45 teeth and is made up of nylon<\/strong> material. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In terms of working, the pinion gear is attached to the engine, which then connects with the spur gear, which then further operates the driveshaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The gearing enables the change in RPM<\/strong> to better adapt what is required at the wheel. So, for instance, a typical nitro engine can rev up to almost about 30 000 RPM; however, the wheels will tend to rotate at a considerably slower rate. The way this takes place is through gear reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you better understand this concept, imagine on-road RC cars. These RC cars have smaller tires, but they travel at high speeds. (Gear ratios in these RC cars are generally lower than the average)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the flip side, though, monster trucks have larger tires<\/em><\/strong>. But they travel at a slower pace compared to on-road vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule of thumb, you should remember that, in rough terrains, a larger gear ratio will offer more acceleration.<\/em> However, keep in mind that its overall top speed will be less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whereas a smaller gear ratio will offer exactly the opposite; the RC car will struggle in terms of acceleration performance<\/em>. But it will have more top speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now theoretically, the low gear ratio from the bigger pinion size should offer the top speed. But in reality, the motor of the RC car should be capable enough <\/strong>to handle the extra load. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Fuel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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