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How Fast Are RC Crawlers? Top 10 Compared + Does Speed Matter

Radio Control (RC) cars are a unique hobby and a good way to try some crazy driving stunts without being behind the wheel yourself. You can drive your RC car places you would never even dream of driving yourself. Just because these cars are small, they’re not slow! 

Most RC crawlers can go an average of 40 miles per hour. RC crawlers typically have a slower speed than some RC cars, but they are designed to take on more challenging terrain. RC cars in general range from about 5-7 mph, but some models can reach speeds above 100 mph.

Whichever type of RC car or crawler fits your speed and style tastes, there are other factors to look into as well. It’s important to consider all aspects of the RC car to determine which model will best fit your needs. There are some models that are built for speed though!

What Is the Fastest RC Crawler?

Traxxas advertises itself as having the fastest RC cars and they may just be right about that. All the fastest RC cars were found on their website. You can find all the information and more on their website. Source

We’ve included information about the top 10 fastest RC cars and crawlers.

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Honorable Mentions:

Traxxas TRX-4

Traxxas 1/10 Scale TRX-4 Scale and Trail Crawler with 2.4GHz TQi Radio, Silver
  • Innovative portal axles provide huge ground clearance and virtually eliminate chassis torque twist
  • Lock differentials and operate the high/low range transmission remotely from the transmitter

A note about the Traxxas TRX-4: The model with a speed of 50+ mph was specifically for a speed build version of this RC crawler. (SourceThe original model is a lot slower.

There was no information on the other aspects of the “speed-build” of the Traxxas TRX-4.

The original model had a skill level of 1. The scale was 1/10 with the power type being electric. This isn’t true of every model, but generally, the faster an RC car is, the more expensive it is.

Axial SCX24

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The Axial SCX24 definitely isn’t one of the fastest models of RC crawlers out there, but it’s still a fairly popular build. Most places reported the speed of the Axial SCX24 to be around 5-10 mph. This is still faster than many low-level models. There are also a good amount of different designs for this particular model. (Source)

More About These RC Cars:

70+ MPH RC Cars: Rustler VXL, E-Revo VXL, 4-Tec2.0 VXL, Bandit VXL

With these cars going at such high speeds, Traxxas Stability Management is a must. This helps the user to maintain good control over the car, even while making it drive at its top speeds. All of these models can reach speeds of 70+ mph.

These models have a wide stance and are low to the ground, which helps give it tight handling and good traction. This helps keep the driver in solid control of the car without losing traction. They can even power through mud, rain, and dirt and still maintain speed and control.

65+ MPH RC Cars: Jato 3.3, Rustler 4X4 VXL, Stampede VXL

These models also include Traxxas Stability Management. These RC cars can reach speeds up to 65+ mph. The Jato 3.3 boasts that it can reach speeds of 60 mph in just 4.2 seconds. The Jato 3.3 includes a wheelie bar feature as well.

The Rustler features many of the same aspects of the other two cars in its speed category. It also includes a few different speed modes to help a new driver get used to the controls. The Stampede VXL includes a feature on the controls where you can pop a wheelie while going 50 mph.

60+ MPH RC Cars: Stampede 4X4 VXL and Slash VXL

The Stampede 4X4 VXL and Slash VXL may be slightly slower than the previously listed RC cars, but they’re not about to be left in the dust. Both include many of the features listed above. In addition to those, the high-performance monster truck (Stampede) features Traxxas Stability Management like the rest of the RC cars have.

It also includes a wheelie bar for you to show off your tricks to all your friends. A unique aspect of this model is that it includes a self-righting feature. If the car flips over, it’s no problem. You simply press a button on the controls and the car will maneuver itself back onto its wheels. This is definitely a handy feature if you like to drive on rough terrain.

The Fastest RC Car

The fastest RC car is easily the Traxxas XO-1.

On their website, Traxxas even advertises the XO-1 as the fastest RC car in the world. (Source) The Traxxas XO-1 includes many features that help make this RC car the fastest and one of the best RC cars out there.

Thanks to the high-quality battery, all-wheel drive, Traxxas Stability Management, speed control, and good controls, the Traxxas XO-1 can reach 60 mph in 2.3 seconds. It can go 0-100 mph in just 4.92 seconds.

This model of RC car is designed with a great deal of quality and precision. Everything from the tires to the body of the car has been designed for speed. The tires help with functional aerodynamics and with keeping the car on the pavement. It also has an extremely quick steering response which helps immensely with the high speeds this RC car can reach.

Of course, this car handles incredibly well on the pavement, but because of the excellent design, you can even maintain control on slippery surfaces like smooth concrete and dusty asphalt. It’s even possible to drive on ice and snow with Traxxas Stability Management.

Not only is the Traxxas XO-1 the fastest RC car, but the high quality of the car makes it unique and stands out against the crowd of other RC cars.

Does Speed Matter?

If you’re having an RC car race with all of your friends, speed is most definitely going to be a crucial factor in determining the winner.

However, it’s important to take into account the other factors that help maintain good control of the car. You want to make sure your car can handle tight corners or make it across tough obstacles. Some speed may need to be sacrificed for these features, but it may be worth it.

It all depends on what type of RC car you’re looking for. If you’re wanting to take it “RC car off-roading,” you may want to look for something that’s built for tough terrain and durability, rather than speed.

On the other hand, if you’ve got the need for speed, you’ll want to look for a model that is designed to maximize the speed output.

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