Traxxas Pro Scale Sand Car X-Series FUNCO 8s RWD

King of the Dunes

Driving a sand car is an adrenaline-fueled thrill ride like nothing else on Earth. Outfitted with 1000+ horsepower engines and trick long-travel suspension systems, sand cars can top 240 km/h and wheelie with just a blip of the throttle. The new Traxxas Pro Scale® Sand Car is a 88+ km/h replica purpose-built to deliver the same raw excitement and thrill of driving the full-size Funco Motorsports car in dramatic X-Series™ scale.

X-Series Size

Both longer and wider than the legendary X-Maxx®, the Pro Scale Sand Car is the largest member of the X-Series family. This immense size gives the Sand Car incredible scale detail, authentic driving dynamics, and an imposing presence. The Sand Car’s huge footprint provides extra stability to blast down desert trails and fly over dunes with ease.

Scale Details

Traxxas pulled out all the stops to replicate the full-size Funco GTU Sand Car in exact detail. The Pro Scale Sand Car features a full interior with dashboard and driver figures and replica remote-reservoir 3.5″ shocks. The engine is a work of art, comprised of 9 different pieces, including licensed R2C air filters and a Whipple supercharger.

Front Disc Brakes

Powerful front disc brakes work in tandem with the rear motor braking for powerful and controlled 4-wheel stopping power. Sheathed cables clamp the calipers down on drilled stainless steel rotors for scale authenticity. A digital 2075 servo actuates the brakes through an adjustable linkage for greater braking precision and control.

Belted Paddle Tires

The Pro Scale Sand Car’s aggressive paddle tires feature twice the traditional number of ribs for extreme traction off the line. A belted carcass prevents the paddles from distorting for maximum forward bite in the sand and powerful acceleration.

Internal Tube Frame

A rugged tube frame supports the entire Pro Scale Sand Car body from end to end. The heavily reinforced structure protects the car in case of rollovers and provides a rigid mounting point for the wing and clipless mounts. When it’s time to release the body, simply pull on the self-energizing latches and the entire structure lifts off in seconds.

VXL-8s Power System

The Pro Scale Sand Car features Traxxas’ most powerful brushless system, the Velineon® VXL-8s™ speed control and 1200XL motor. The high-performance VXL-8s maximizes power output across the entire rpm range. Bury the throttle at any speed and the Sand Car instantly wheelies until you back off…or run out of desert.

Precision Driveline

With 30+ volts of brushless power going only to the rear wheels, the Pro Scale Sand Car needs a radically strong driveline. Inside the massively reinforced case, huge module 1.5 wide-face transmission gears feed uninterrupted power to the wheels. A beefed-up X-Maxx differential with larger output cups engages steel driveshafts to form the toughest driveline ever outfitted to a Traxxas vehicle.

High-Visibility Whip Lights

Colorful whip lights rise over 25 cm above the body to provide a clear and bright visibility marker when storming dunes at 90+ km/h. The lights are color-matched to the body to give the car a dramatic look. New Flex-Tech™ spring-loaded mounts allow the whip lights to bend without breaking in case of rollovers.

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Overview

Clipless Convenience

The Pro Scale Sand Car's clipless body easily removes and installs in just seconds, all while locking in place with incredible strength and security. The system uses a rigid internal cage to minimize body flex and hold the wing firmly in place. The LED whip lights use a single quick-disconnect plug to make body removal a snap.

All-New 2WD Transmission

30+ years of innovation have created the strongest transmission ever fitted to a Traxxas vehicle. The massively reinforced case holds the gears in perfect alignment with heavy-duty bearings for smooth power transfer. Huge, wide-face 1.5 module steel gears put extra strength where it's needed most for dependable power delivery.

TQi Radio System

The high-output Traxxas TQi™ 2.4 GHz radio system delivers superior range, 30-model memory, and maximum control. Add the Traxxas Link Wireless Module (6511, sold separately) to send real-time telemetry to your smartphone using the free Traxxas Link™ app.

Secure Battery Storage

The Pro Scale Sand Car protects your batteries by positioning them deep in the chassis with full side protection. Rugged snap-lock retainers keep a firm grip on the batteries for intense action and high-flying fun.

Traxxas Stability Management

Driving a powerful two-wheel-drive vehicle on loose sand can be challenging for even the best drivers. Traxxas Stability Management® (TSM) makes it easy for any driver to harness the Sand Car's brutal 8s power for all-out acceleration and control. TSM lets you adjust the amount of assistance from off to 100% right from your transmitter.

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More Details

Waterproof Electronics

You can never tell what's over the next dune, so Traxxas outfitted the Sand Car with fully waterproof electronics. A sealed receiver box with an easy-access port protects the TQi receiver for all-weather driving.

High-Performance Steering Design

Dual-bellcrank steering delivers sharp handling and fast reflexes with the security of a heavy-duty servo saver. The double-shear servo horn is bearing-supported to eliminate flex for precise steering at high speeds. Special vents keep everything running smoothly by evacuating sand away from the steering components.

Rugged Skid Plates

Three rugged skid plates key together tightly to protect the Sand Car's chassis from damage. The front skid plate tapers up to meet the body to prevent the nose from digging into the sand after a hard landing.

Heavy-Duty Suspension Arms

Heavy-duty suspension arms are made from Traxxas' toughest material with captured double-shear connections for incredible strength. A polished aluminum finish gives the long-travel arms a fully authentic look to match the full-scale car.

Ultra-Heavy-Duty Driveshafts

The Sand Car's rear driveshafts are the toughest ever fitted to a Traxxas vehicle. New beefed-up differential output yokes are even larger than X-Maxx. Power feeds to 17 mm splined aluminum axles through steel CV driveshafts to maximize suspension travel and durability.

Functional Disc Brakes

A 2075 digital servo actuates the powerful front disc brakes through an adjustable linkage for fine-tuning. The braided-steel brake cables are sheathed in a protective casing and secured to the suspension arms to guard against damage.

High-Performance Wing

A high-performance rear wing provides added stability for high-speed runs and integrates neatly with the clipless body for a highly accurate scale appearance. The wing mounts directly to the tube frame to soak up even the hardest landings.

High-Performance Tires

The Pro Scale Sand Car comes prepped for desert duty with aggressive paddle tires that bite into the sand for relentless acceleration and massive roosts. The arrow-pattern front tires provide the perfect amount of float for easy driving in deep sand. On hard-packed surfaces, the front tread pattern delivers a beefy contact patch for responsive steering and excellent braking.

Detailed Interior

The Pro Scale Sand Car elevates scale authenticity with a fully detailed interior. A molded steering wheel and shifters are spaced accurately for the driver figure in front of the fully detailed dashboard with authentically replicated screens and gauges.