The Best RC Cars EVER Made - Top 10

Top 10 - The Best RC Cars Ever Made

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[Metla]

if it were my list, Id have the Grasshopper/Hornet at number one. It represents the start of the plastic kit dominance and took the little RC hobby to the masses. Its not only iconic, but both variants are still in production. Its something that can be built by all ages, can take on any terrain, and its great fun to drive. Talking about iconic RC cars without talking about the Grasshopper is like leaving Black Sabbath out of the history of metal.

[Rangoli_rc]

100% agree with you about the WLtoys 140001. It’s literally the car that got me into the hobby. Let’s face it, the cost of entry into this hobby is steep. The 140001 gives you a proper taste of what the hobby is about for $115. Thanks for the awesome list

[steelcityrc]

Honorable mention the Tamiya Lunch Box. I have many r/c's and it's always my go to for how much fun it is.

[gromann]

Really surprised the OG T-Maxx wasn't in here. If it wasn't for that I can't imagine RC monster trucks ever becoming what they have. Not to mention the ridiculous T-Maxx aftermarket gave rise to monster truck class racing, then the Revo, and is the direct cause of truggy racing.

I still remember how I fantasized about one of the HARDCORE TITANIUM T-Maxx builds. I think they went for $2200 back in 03 or so.

[joshuajuarez]

I just learned a book of info that I was looking for. I’m new to the hobby. Thanks bro

[SinisterRCSanDiego]

I'm glad you added a budget RC to the list for those with thinner wallets 😂 My 144001 is loads of fun! I've gone up to the 12th scale WL buggies now but always bring my 144001 with me when I go out to run my cars. Can't wait to start upgrading it!

[SuperSavage]

Interesting list. I would've liked to see the FG Marder, HPI Baja, Losi 5ive T and HPI Savage in there somewhere. But I can understand how difficult it would be to do a top 10 without it becoming a top 20 then 50 then 100 list 😂

[brentwhite]

That has to be tough coming up with that list. So many choices and so many great RC’s to choose from. Maybe in the future you can create a top 10 list for each category, like Top 10 crawlers, Top 10 bashers, Top 10 Short Corse, etc. I know it would be a lot of work, but you have some great reviews and great experiences!

[CharlieJohnston-qpqm]

Personally, my top ten (not in order) are probably the xmaxx, tmaxx, Kraton 6s, grasshopper, rc10, ax1, infraction, inferno, savage X/xl/octane/25, scx24, and lmt

[skree_fpv]

Great list Phil. I would replace the 140001 with the the LC Racing EMB-1 if it were my list. Without the EMB-1 there wouldn't be all the clones of it that people love.

[michaeldorich]

This an excellent list. Choosing cars that have had influence over the cars that followed were great choices. There are some people that will look at this video and learn about cars/trucks they weren't aware of.

[CoolCoyote]

I like your n0.1 but for me it doesnt have enough character, wheels stay tight in and has less going on. for me actually the rally cars have it over this, maybe subaru but then the mitzy was great too

[wordreet]

Happy to see the RC10 in your top ten. Called the Gold Chassis version by most peeps these days. I had one way back in the end of the 80s, but then sold it cos cash needed. I bought another in 2005-ish from a model shop I the US and paid, approx, 95 suids including shipping, for the buggy, radio, battery. Heh, turned out I couldn't use the 75mhz radio in the UK. But RC10s are like gold plated rocking horse poop these days, with used examples at 500 to 600 quid, and unassembled boxed original kits asking over a grand! I'll never sell this one unless I can get another!
I have an MT10 and totally agree, apart from the fact that I broke a wheel axle on mine after sending it into a cartwheeling spin at prolly 35mph on stony old Bexhill beach!
Never had any of the others, but as an ex buggy racer, I would have included the Schumacher Cat/Pro Cat, and and and !!! 😁

[captainchaos]

Would loved to have seen a Mardave mini on there. The car that got so many people into rc racing. I love the simplicity and performance of the mini and it's still in production today. Over 50 years after its release. I would also argue that the Marauder and the Meteor craved a path for many others to follow.

[frankschuler]

Lots of good choices in there! I’d also like to see you do a video on the “most revolutionary”. Some of the cars in this video would make that list as well, but there were a number of old school paradigm-shifting “first of their kind” cars that really changed the landscape upon release.

[radiocontrolled]

Thank you for including the WL Toys 144001. I own one and converted it to brushless, but kept the motor kv low at 3300kv. I get around 65km/h top speed on 2s and thats plenty fast to me and always have a blast driving it. I'm a simple guy, you know 😊

[Mr.Titanium]

Absolutely LOVE my Neros! By far the best I’ve owned and I’ve owned several since 1997. Has the Revo beat hands-down.

[wildabeast_szwarc]

I get that this is based on your experience, but how can you leave off the Clodbuster and the T-Maxx? They are undoubtedly The two most influential off-road vehicles ever made, and they both shaped the hobby in very significant ways.

[rcpete]

how does the Vendetta stack up against the infraction Phil.. are they a similar speed?

[myharryface]

Love the videos. I tend to think the Slash should have made this list ... it's bang for the buck, durability, reliability, and its invention of a category of racing. That seems pretty worthy. :)