This might be one of the busier stretches of news (in recent memory) when it comes to small-scale R/C vehicles. We’ve seen ECX refresh their 1/36 KickFlip and BeatBox, as well as roll out a 1/14 radio-controlled motorcycle (Outburst), LaTrax announced a new body option for their 1/18 SST stadium trucks, and now Losi is bringing a new 1/14-scale desert truck to the party. For those that like to get out into mother nature and aren’t afraid to get their machine a little dirty, this new vehicle might be just what you’ve been looking for.
With a chassis based on the Mini 8IGHT, 4WD brushless power, a Li-Po-ready ESC, oil-filled shocks, a digital steering servo, and a 2-channel 2.4GHz radio system, the Losi Mini Desert Truck is a one-stop shop of fun and R/C excitement. From the promotional video footage, it looks like the tires have enough grip to take on any terrain you can think of.
Features:
- Dynamite® 4500Kv Brushless Motor
- 2S LiPo Compatible Brushless ESC
- 7.2V 1200mAh NiMH Battery Pack with EC3™ Mini Connectors included
- AC Ni-MH Battery Charger Included
- Chassis Based on Mini 8IGHT platform
- Relentless 4WD Drivetrain
- 2.4GHz Radio System
- Low Center of Gravity For Optimal Handling
- Dakar Inspired Trim Scheme And Tires
- Oil Filled Shocks
Specifications:
- Length: 13.18 in (335mm)
- Width: 7.08 in (180mm)
- Height: 4.57 in (116mm)
- Ground Clearance: 0.91 in (23mm)
- Wheelbase: 8.27 in (210mm)
- Weight: 2.12 lbs ( 0.96Kg)
- Chassis: High Impact Molded Plastic
- Suspension: 4-Wheel Independent
- Drivetrain: 4WD Shaft Driven
- Tire Type: 2.6 in (67mm) All-Terrain
- Motor: Mini Non-Sensored Brushless
Priced at $199.99, the Losi 1/14 Mini Desert Truck will be available in mid-September 2015. Learn more about this vehicle at Losi.com.
Image credit: Losi