Ten-scale buggy racing is the biggest class at most UK clubs, and 2026 brings two brand-new 4WD platforms from Team Associated plus a refreshed Kyosho Lazer. This page puts the racing buggies we stock side by side — current 2WD and 4WD race kits, the retro re-issues for vintage classes, and the ready-to-run and entry kits that get you on the grid for the least money.
The short answer
- Racing 4WD on carpet or astro? The Team Associated RC10B84.1.
- Racing 4WD on dirt? The RC10B84.1D, or the Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5 if you race both surfaces.
- Racing 2WD? The Team Associated RC10B7.1D for dirt, the Kyosho Ultima RB7.5 for everything else.
- Want to race without building? The FTX B4X is a 4WD race layout with brushless electrics fitted.
- Vintage class? The Kyosho Ultima Pro (2WD) or the Yokomo Super Dog Fighter (4WD).
Every kit on this page is sold unbuilt and without electronics. Only the FTX B4X comes ready to run. Not sure which class your nearest club runs? Use the tracks and clubs finder.
New for 2026
Three new race platforms this season. Team Associated’s B84.1 is the first major revision of its 4WD buggy since the B74.2 and comes in two specifications built on one chassis: the standard car with a decoupled slipper clutch for high-grip surfaces, and the D with a centre differential and moulded ring and pinion gears for dirt. Kyosho’s Lazer ZX7.5 answers with a lighter 2.0mm chassis, a bulkhead moved 7mm forward and a geared centre diff as standard.
Pre-order · new for 2026
Team Associated RC10B84.1 Team Kit
- 2.5mm 7075-T6 chassis with a wide front tongue
- 73mm gull-wing front arms, 13mm big-bore shocks
- Decoupled slipper clutch, height-adjustable gearboxes
Best for high-grip 4WD classes on carpet and astro
Pre-order · new for 2026
Team Associated RC10B84.1D Team Kit
- Same B84.1 chassis and suspension package
- Centre differential in place of the slipper
- Moulded ring and pinion gears for loose surfaces
Best for 4WD racing on dirt and low-grip outdoor tracks
In stock · new for 2026
Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5
- 2.0mm 7075-T6 chassis, shaft-driven 4WD
- Geared centre diff, optional slipper conversion
- Aluminium 13mm big-bore shocks, sliding motor mount
Best for 4WD racers who move between carpet and dirt
4WD race kits
Four-wheel drive is the faster class and the more forgiving one on loose surfaces. Both of these share a 2.0mm hard-coated 7075 chassis and gear differentials, but they are built for very different grids.
In stock
Corally SBX410 Racing Buggy Kit
- 2.0mm hard-coated 7075-T6 chassis
- Steel-geared front and rear diffs, central slipper
- 4.0mm graphite shock towers, 279–283mm wheelbase
Best for 4WD club racing with a wide setup window
In stock
Yokomo YZ-870C Super Dog Fighter
- Re-issue of the 1987 4WD Dog Fighter
- Gear diffs and slipper clutch for modern power
- FRP chassis takes shorty LiPo or sub-C packs
Best for vintage and retro 4WD classes
2WD race kits
Two-wheel drive is cheaper to buy, cheaper to run and the class that teaches throttle discipline. The two current race cars here are joined by a re-issued 1988 car for the vintage grid.
In stock
Team Associated RC10B7.1D Team Kit
- 3-gear laydown transmission
- Long-arm suspension, KPI-adjustable steering blocks
- 7075-T6 chassis, lowered towers and arm mounts
Best for 2WD racing on dirt and lower-grip tracks
In stock
Kyosho Ultima RB7.5
- Current evolution of the Ultima 2WD race line
- Aluminium plate chassis, full ball-bearing drivetrain
- Tuneable camber, toe and ride height
Best for 2WD club and national racing
Pre-order · due December
Kyosho Ultima Pro Vintage Series
- Re-release of the 1988 Ultima Pro
- 6061 alloy chassis with FRP upper deck
- Dial-adjust oil shocks, ball diff, full bearings
Best for vintage 2WD classes and retro builds
Getting started
If this is your first race buggy, you do not need a Team Kit. These three give you a real race layout for a fraction of the price, and two of them accept the same option parts as their brands’ top cars, so the chassis can grow with you.
In stock
FTX B4X 4WD Race Buggy RTR
- 2.5mm 7075-T6 chassis, three metal-geared diffs
- 3652 brushless motor and 60A ESC fitted
- Carbon shock towers, adjustable pill inserts
Best for a first race buggy without building a kit
In stock
Yokomo Rookie Off-Road RO1.0 2WD Kit
- One-piece resin chassis that shrugs off crashes
- Pre-assembled shocks and drivetrain
- Takes the same option parts as Yokomo's race cars
Best for a first self-build race buggy
In stock
Kyosho Ultima SB Dune Master
- Aluminium plate chassis, oil-filled shocks
- Full ball-bearing drivetrain
- Tuneable camber, toe and ride height
Best for the cheapest way into a Kyosho race chassis
Every buggy compared
| Buggy | Drive | Format | Surface / class | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Associated RC10B84.1 | 4WD | Kit | carpet and astro | high-grip 4WD classes on carpet and astro |
| Team Associated RC10B84.1D | 4WD | Kit | dirt | 4WD racing on dirt and low-grip outdoor tracks |
| Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5 | 4WD | Kit | all surfaces | 4WD racers who move between carpet and dirt |
| Corally SBX410 | 4WD | Kit | all surfaces | 4WD club racing with a wide setup window |
| Yokomo Super Dog Fighter | 4WD | Kit | vintage class | vintage and retro 4WD classes |
| Team Associated RC10B7.1D | 2WD | Kit | dirt | 2WD racing on dirt and lower-grip tracks |
| Kyosho Ultima RB7.5 | 2WD | Kit | all surfaces | 2WD club and national racing |
| Kyosho Ultima Pro | 2WD | Kit | vintage class | vintage 2WD classes and retro builds |
| FTX B4X | 4WD | Ready to run | brushless | a first race buggy without building a kit |
| Yokomo Rookie RO1.0 | 2WD | Kit | entry race kit | a first self-build race buggy |
| Kyosho Ultima SB Dune Master | 2WD | Kit | entry race kit | the cheapest way into a Kyosho race chassis |
2WD or 4WD?
Check what your local club actually runs before you buy — our RC tracks and clubs finder lists UK venues by area, with the surfaces and classes they race. Most UK clubs run both classes on the same night, but a few carpet venues are 4WD-heavy and some outdoor dirt tracks are almost all 2WD. As a rule, 2WD is the better teacher: with drive only at the rear you learn to be smooth on the throttle, and there are fewer parts to break and replace. 4WD is quicker, particularly on carpet and astro, and it is easier to drive fast when the track is loose or bumpy, which is why it is the bigger class at indoor venues.
Carpet or dirt?
The surface decides the specification. On carpet and astro the grip is high and consistent, so the fastest cars run a slipper clutch, harder springs and lower ride heights: that is the RC10B84.1 and, in 2WD, the Ultima RB7.5. On dirt the grip changes lap to lap, and a centre differential smooths the power delivery so the car stays planted; that is the RC10B84.1D and the B7.1D. The Lazer ZX7.5 ships with a centre diff and offers a slipper conversion, which is why it suits racers who travel between the two.
Which racing buggy should you buy?
Buy the RC10B84.1 or B84.1D if you race 4WD seriously
The newest platform in the range, with the widest tuning window: adjustable-height gearboxes, chassis bracing front and rear, caster inserts, two motor positions and a sliding battery holder. Pick the standard car for carpet and astro, the D for dirt. Both are on pre-order now.
Buy the Lazer ZX7.5 if you race on more than one surface
Kyosho’s 4WD car is designed for everything from carpet to loose dirt, and the centre diff to slipper conversion means one car covers both without a second chassis.
Buy the RC10B7.1D or Ultima RB7.5 for 2WD
The B7.1D is the dirt-spec 2WD car with a laydown transmission and long-arm suspension, and it is in stock now. The RB7.5 is Kyosho’s current 2WD race chassis and the better all-rounder if your club runs on carpet.
Buy the FTX B4X if you would rather drive than build
A 7075 chassis, three metal-geared diffs, carbon shock towers and brushless electrics already fitted. It is the only car here that comes ready to run, and it is a sensible first club-racing car.
Buy a Rookie RO1.0 or Ultima SB if money is tight
Both are real race chassis at entry prices. The Yokomo takes the same carbon and aluminium option parts as its top kits, so you can upgrade it piece by piece rather than replace it.
What you still need to buy
A race kit is the rolling chassis, body and wing. To finish it you need a brushless motor and pinion (13.5T is the usual club stock class, 17.5T for stock 2WD, 6.5T to 8.5T for modified), a competition speed controller, a low-profile steering servo, a 2.4GHz transmitter and receiver, wheels and tyres to suit your track, a 2S shorty LiPo and charger, and polycarbonate paint. Budget roughly the price of the kit again for a competitive set of electronics. Free UK delivery over £129.99.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 1/10 racing buggy for 2026?
For 4WD, the Team Associated RC10B84.1 (carpet and astro) and RC10B84.1D (dirt) are the newest race platforms in the range, with the Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5 close behind. For 2WD, the Team Associated RC10B7.1D and Kyosho Ultima RB7.5 are the current race cars. Which is best depends on your local track surface and whether your club runs 2WD, 4WD or both.
Should I buy a 2WD or a 4WD racing buggy?
Most UK clubs run both classes, so check your track first. 2WD is cheaper to buy and run, has fewer parts and teaches throttle control. 4WD is faster, more forgiving on loose surfaces and the bigger class at carpet and astro venues.
What is the difference between the RC10B84.1 and the RC10B84.1D?
They share the same chassis, suspension and body. The B84.1 uses a decoupled slipper clutch, which suits consistent high-grip surfaces such as carpet and astro. The B84.1D replaces it with a centre differential and moulded ring and pinion gears, which smooths power delivery on loose or bumpy dirt.
Do racing buggy kits come with electronics?
No. A Team Kit or competition kit is the chassis, suspension, drivetrain, body and wing only. You add a brushless motor and pinion, speed controller, steering servo, transmitter and receiver, wheels and tyres, a LiPo battery and charger, and polycarbonate paint. The FTX B4X is the exception on this page: it is supplied ready to run.
Are the retro buggies competitive?
Not against a current race car, but they are not meant to be. The Kyosho Ultima Pro and Yokomo Super Dog Fighter are re-issues built for the growing vintage classes, where everyone runs period cars with modern electrics.
Which buggy should a beginner racer start with?
If you would rather drive than build, the FTX B4X gives you a proper 4WD race layout out of the box. If you want to learn to build and set up a car, the Yokomo Rookie RO1.0 or Kyosho Ultima SB Dune Master are the cheapest real race chassis here and accept the same option parts as their brands' top kits.
Browse the range
- Team Associated RC10B84.1 Team Kit
- Team Associated RC10B84.1D Team Kit
- Kyosho Lazer ZX7.5
- Corally SBX410 Racing Buggy Kit
- Yokomo YZ-870C Super Dog Fighter
- Team Associated RC10B7.1D Team Kit
- Kyosho Ultima RB7.5
- Kyosho Ultima Pro Vintage Series
- FTX B4X 4WD Race Buggy RTR
- Yokomo Rookie Off-Road RO1.0 2WD Kit
- Kyosho Ultima SB Dune Master
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