HPI RTR Sport 3 2002 BMW Turbo 4WD 1/10 On-Street Automotive

December 19, 2024

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From HPI Racing:
A Traditional Reimagined!

HPI-Racing is proud to introduce newest addition to the Sport 3 line-up: a shocking reproduction bodyshell of the enduring BMW 2002 Turbo! This legendary automobile from the Nineteen Seventies is not only an emblem of automotive historical past, however an ideal fusion of favor and efficiency, now dropped at life in 1/tenth scale!

The BMW 2002 Turbo, launched in 1973, is among the most revered sports activities automobiles of its time. The primary-ever manufacturing turbo automobile for BMW and any European automobile maker, it mixed energy, precision, and a particular fashion that made it an prompt traditional. Powered by a 2.0-liter, turbocharged engine, the 2002 Turbo was the primary manufacturing BMW to function an exhaust turbocharger, delivering exhilarating efficiency in addition to thrilling driving dynamics. Its daring, aggressive design and racing pedigree cemented its place as a real automotive icon.

Underneath the hood, the 1/tenth scale model of the BMW 2002 Turbo is supplied with the HPI Racing Sport 3 touring automobile chassis! With a full-time shaft drive, totally sealed 4WD drivetrain, waterproof electronics, 2.4GHz radio gear, totally unbiased double wishbone suspension and adjustable oil-filled shocks it’s Able to Rock in all circumstances. It’s bought loads of energy for 4-wheel drifts and jaw-dropping speeds on the pull of a set off!

This formally licensed, meticulously crafted physique captures the spirit of the unique, that includes its aggressive entrance finish, distinctive aspect stripes, and iconic “Turbo” badge. It’s an ideal tribute to the automobile that outlined the efficiency hatchback period, now dropped at life for RC fans.

Whether or not you’re a traditional automobile fanatic, an skilled RC hobbyist, or just somebody who enjoys the joys of RC driving, the HPI Racing Sport 3 with the BMW 2002 Turbo bodyshell delivers.

Embrace the legacy and drive the legend – on and off the monitor.

FS-15 8-SPOKE WHEELS

The 26mm FS-15 wheels function a daring 8-spoke design, including a contact of racing heritage to any RC automobile. Impressed by traditional motorsport aesthetics, they provide a singular, eye-catching look that stands out each on and off the monitor. Crafted from HPI’s Excessive-Affect Nylon, the FS-15 wheels are powerful, delivering distinctive fashion, high quality, and efficiency

HPI SPEC-GRIP TIRES
Every wheel is wrapped in HPI’s tried and examined 26mm SPEC-GRIP rubber tires, full with multi-condition tread and excessive traction rubber “Okay” compound for optimum grip on nearly each paved floor. You’ll get nice acceleration, braking and cornering efficiency from these semi-slick, grippy rubber tires! The tires are molded in a sturdy, long-wearing rubber compound that gives you a protracted life for hours of enjoyable and delight.

200mm BMW 2002 Turbo Duplicate!

This formally licensed BMW 2002 Turbo reproduction is designed in a 200mm width, making it suitable with right now’s 1/tenth scale touring automobiles. Crafted from high-strength polycarbonate, the bodyshell is molded in two items and hand-finished with clear home windows. We’re assured you’ll agree it completely captures the spirit of the unique, whereas taking HPI Racing bodyshells to the subsequent degree.

The eye to element is clear, with plastic scale accents like chrome mirrors, gentle surrounds, bumpers, and the enduring BMW grille badge. The plastic rear spoiler and entrance and rear gentle buckets full this gorgeous, genuine shell.

ALL-NEW LED LIGHTING

The Sport 3 BMW 2002 Turbo comes geared up with a brand-new LED lighting package.

The era-appropriate warm-white headlights, tail lights, and brake lights are all managed by the brand new TF-51 transmitter and RF-51 receiver, which now function an built-in gentle controller. This method is channelled by the HPI 4-way LED Adapter for seamless operation.

One-Piece Molded Chassis

The primary chassis is fashioned from a single piece of strengthened plastic and options the drivetrain tunnel molded proper down the center, similar to an actual automobile. It’s a step past any plastic tub chassis automobile accessible right now.

Low Profile Format Design

One of many methods we gave the Sport 3 the absolute best dealing with was to ensure all of the parts match as little as doable within the chassis. This offers the automobile an amazingly low heart of gravity for optimum cornering capabilities.

2S LiPo CAPABLE

The Sport 3 encompasses a versatile digital velocity controller that can be utilized with trendy lithium-polymer (LiPo) or nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) batteries. Please notice a LiPo adapter plug isn’t included, your mannequin store will have the ability to present one.

Suits a Huge Number of Batteries

The Sport 3 chassis can match lithium-polymer (LiPo) and nickel-metal hydride (NiMH) packs of varied sizes, together with the extra-long 7-cell NiMH packs. No matter your energy necessities, it could possibly maintain all of it! A thick hook-and-loop strap holds the pack securely in place, and a easy battery block screws into place to can help you regulate the burden distribution ahead or backward for further steering or acceleration.

ALL-NEW RADIO GEAR

The Sport 3 is simple to drive with the included All-New 4 Channel 2.4Ghz FHSS TF-51 Transmitter.

Options:

NEW 4th Channel – 100 place digital slider
NEW Steering Exponential
Drop-down steering place for a pure management place
Foam-covered wheel for further consolation and grip
Leftie pleasant! Swappable steering wheel design
Rubber finger and thumb deal with grips
Rubber bumpers on all corners for the very best safety
Magnetic space for physique clips or screws when you work!
Digital on and off swap
Audible warnings for low energy and idle time!
Servo Reverse, EPA, Trims and Twin Price switches.

The NEW RF-51 receiver encompasses a waterproof silicone inside jacket to be used in any climate. A built-in failsafe can also be a significant function: Sign failsafe for electrical autos, and sign & battery for the RF-51N on Nitro autos! The RF-51 additionally makes use of the HPI 4-way LED Adaptor so as to add headlights and taillights with the built-in LED Gentle controller!

Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive

The Sport 3 options full-time four-wheel drive to provide the most management and precision on the street or monitor. All 4 wheels are pushed by heavy responsibility gear differentials on the entrance and rear, similar to an actual automobile. The additional traction provides you elevated acceleration and cornering management for optimum confidence and enjoyable.

Sealed Shaft Drivetrain

The drivetrain of all of the Sport 3 fashions options the motor mounted longitudinally within the molded chassis, subsequent to the lengthy driveshaft that goes down the middle of the automobile. Your entire drivetrain, together with the central driveshaft and kit diffs, is totally sealed to stop grime, rocks and particles from damaging or binding the drivetrain. The driveshaft, diffs and axles spin on ball bearings to maximise drivetrain effectivity.

Backside-Entry Driveshaft

The central driveshaft that connects the entrance and rear differentials is definitely accessed from beneath the chassis. This permits the drivetrain to be fully sealed to guard it from rocks and particles regardless of the place chances are you’ll need to drive your automobile.

Choice: Carbon Fiber Driveshaft Cowl

You possibly can simply substitute the inventory driveshaft cowl on the underside of the chassis with a carbon fiber cowl that gives further stiffness and extra-cool appears.

Straightforward Entry Differentials

Attending to the differentials for fast changes is a matter of eradicating simply 4 screws – this lets you come out the diff and alter the grease, verify the gears or simply give it a basic service.

4-Gear Steel Diffs

Bevel gear differentials at every finish of the automobile switch energy from the driveshaft to the dogbones and axles that drive every wheel. The all-metal development permits the drivetrain to resist highly effective brushless motors for simple upgrading sooner or later. Rubber-sealed ball bearings assist the differentials and every diff may be tuned independently by altering the diff grease.

Choice: Diff Spool

The elective diff spool removes all diff motion for direct traction and braking motion out of your set off finger straight to the wheels.

Double-Wishbone Absolutely Adjustable Suspension

The suspension of the Sport 3 makes use of the race-proven double-wishbone suspension design, just like a full-scale trendy race automobile. You’ll have the ability to management the anti-squat and anti-dive of the entrance and rear arms utilizing the usual pivot blocks, and the choice elements can help you regulate the sweep and toe angles. You’ll additionally have the ability to simply change the roll heart entrance and rear with the racing-style vertical ballstud mounting on each the inside and outer camber hyperlink mounts. A number of shock mounting positions present a full vary of shock suspension angle adjustment to swimsuit completely different street circumstances.

MULTIPLE SHOCK POSITIONS

Choice: Carbon Fiber Shock Towers

The choice pair of carbon fiber shock towers not solely look superb, but additionally provides further stiffness to the suspension for optimum efficiency. The carbon fiber materials is extra-lightweight which lowers the middle of gravity on the Sport 3 as effectively.

Oil-Crammed Threaded Shocks

The Sport 3 is fitted with a set of composite coilover-style oil-filled shocks, similar to what you’d see on an actual race automobile! The totally adjustable shocks are totally tunable to offer the optimum chassis efficiency on all kinds of street surfaces. The experience top is shortly adjustable by utilizing the threaded shock collars. Additional tuning changes are additionally doable by altering the springs and shock oil weight.

Choice: Anodized Aluminum Threaded Shocks

For optimum efficiency, you’ll need a set of anodized aluminum threaded shocks which can be machined to perfection. The complete anodized aluminum threaded shock physique, aluminum shock collar, aluminum high and backside caps will can help you take advantage of exact tuning changes.

Robust Entrance Finish Suspension

The Sport 3 entrance finish makes use of the robust C-hub fashion suspension seen on the newest RC touring automobiles, with a vertical ball stud camber mount that allows you to change the entrance finish roll heart – which is a vital racing adjustment that permits the Sport 3 to be a step above different sport-level RC touring automobiles. The suspension arm additionally options a number of shock mounting holes for simple shock angle adjustment.

Tunable Rear Suspension

The rear hub is fitted with a vertical ball stud fashion adjustment that permits simple adjustment of the rear roll heart. Shifting the ball stud up or down with the elective spacers modifications the traction traits of the rear finish because the automobile goes by the turns. The suspension arm additionally options 3 completely different shock mounting holes for simple shock angle adjustment.

Choice: CVD Driveshafts

The elective all-in-one CVD drive shafts significantly will increase the precision and effectivity of your complete driveline and steering for optimum driving efficiency.

Choice: Adjustable Camber Hyperlink Turnbuckles

The elective set of adjustable turnbuckles will can help you shortly fine-tune the camber setting of your Sport 3 for optimum efficiency.

Double Bellcrank Steering

The efficiency examined adjustable double bell crank system offers optimum steering precision in any respect speeds. A metallic drag hyperlink plate connects the cranks for further sturdiness, the extra drag hyperlink mounting positions additionally permits for Ackermann angle changes.

Rugged Spring-Loaded Servo Saver

The Sport 3 contains an adjustable multipiece cam-style servo saver, which protects the servo from crash injury. Within the occasion of a crash or collision, the entrance wheels normally take a giant portion of the blow and transmits the impression on to the steering servo. The robust spring-loaded cam motion of the servo saver is designed to soak up this drive and shield the servo gears from the impression!

Aluminum Motor Mount

The forged aluminum cam-style motor mount holds the motor in place for a safe pinion/spur connection. Two screws maintain the cam firmly in place on the mount, and cooling fins on the lateral assist support warmth dissipation to maintain the motor operating as effectively as doable.

Steel-Shielded Ball Bearings

The Sport 3 is totally fitted with a set of metal-shielded ball bearings for optimum effectivity. The metallic shields hold the mud away from the internals whereas the sleek precision bearings offers for optimum energy supply from the facility supply out into the driveline.

Rugged Entrance Bumper

To guard the entrance suspension, chassis and physique from impacts massive and small, an additional thick foam bumper is securely mounted to the entrance of the Sport 3.

Customise Your Look

An enormous number of possibility our bodies, wheels and tires from HPI allows you to totally customise the fashion of your Sport 3 to fit your fashion.

Adjustable Peak Physique Mounts

The adjustable top physique mounts allow you to match any 1/tenth scale touring automobile physique from HPI Racing on to the Sport 3 chassis. All you’ll want to do is regulate the entrance and rear physique mounts to permit the wheels and chassis parts to suit correctly beneath the physique. Physique pins maintain the mounts in place, and the a number of mounting gap positions can help you fine-tune the precise physique fitment.

Physique Selections

You possibly can match any 1/tenth scale touring automobile physique from HPI Racing onto the Sport 3, from sizzling hatches to supercars, pick-up vans to supertouring racers. All you’ll want to do is regulate the physique mounts entrance and rear to permit the wheels to suit beneath the physique correctly. A easy system utilizing physique pins maintain the mounts in place, and you may fine-tune the match to get the precise experience top you need.

Complete Instruction Handbook

All HPI Racing kits embrace an in depth multi-language instruction guide. Exploded diagrams and in depth details about your Sport 3 ensures that you’ve the knowhow on the subject of sustaining and upgrading your package. You too can obtain a digital model of the guide to your private digital machine and hold it with you for simple reference on the go.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Size: 431mm (17″)
Peak: 127mm (5″)
Width: 200mm (7.9″)
Wheelbase: 254mm (10″)

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