Hobao Hyper Vs 1/8 Buggy Nitro
What our customers say
A selection of recent five-star reviews, as written.
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★★★★★
Ordered flishrc cobra. Communication was great. Ordered larger batteries but they were the wrong size. Olly shipped the right batteries and gave a refund for the difference I paid. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks for the help with the order.
Robert, 22 September 2026
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★★★★★
Very helpful when the vehicle I wanted wasn't in stock. Very fast deliver too.
Anna Abbott, 17 September 2026
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★★★★★
Excellent service speedy delivery and good customer service
GLYN, 10 September 2026
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★★★★★
Great product and service. I enjoy buying from these guys. Thanks to radio-controllled.co.uk.
Paul Jordan, 3 September 2026
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★★★★★
Dealt with customer services over an order I accidently placed, they were prompt and dealt with it will, completely refunded within a small window of time, thanks!
Oliver Galustian, 23 July 2026
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★★★★★
Really good online rc store with some great products and sales on. The owner is very knowledgeable as well.
Simon, 19 July 2026
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★★★★★
Product delivered promptly and in excellent condition 👍had very helpful and prompt responses from Olly to all my questions, I will definitely be using them again 👍
Mark Clucas, 30 January 2026
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★★★★★
The customer service and advice were first class!
Steve Avery, 9 September 2025
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★★★★★
The seller knew I was after one and very kindly informed me when they came back into stock so now have a Flywing Bell 206. Fantastic bit of kit. Well worth the wait.
Pete Goddard, 15 April 2025
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★★★★★
Great service, car arrived fast and really well packaged. Also, I had a little problem....(which turned out to be me doing it wrong) but someone replied the same evening! Will definitely be buying from them again.
Graham Rousseau, 10 February 2025
Key Specs
- Scale
- 1/8
- Motor
- Nitro
- Build State
- ARR
- Vehicle Type
- Buggy
About this product
HOBAO HYPER VS 1/8 BUGGY NITRO ROLLER 80% PRE-ASSEMBLED
The Hyper VS platform is more than just a basic RTR design. So much so that HoBao offer an 80% pre-built rolling chassis without engine, servos and radio allowing the user to choose their final components to complete. Maybe you have an engine from a previous model, spare servos even or you just wish to up spec for better performance. The possibilities are endless with the VS Nitro Roller.
Whether club racing is your ultimate aim or just some exciting off road fun to ensure the VS buggy was produced to the highest quality standards HoBao moved its focus to material selection, manufacturing and production techniques for its design. This was done to ensure that the buggy is robust enough to take the heavy knocks off road provides, while retaining the excellent fit and finishing touches that set the VS aside from other 1:8 RTR based buggies especially considering the low price point.
The new Hyper VS features a new chassis design, new front and rear towers, new front and rear suspension arms and hubs and much more! Stable and easy to drive, along with great jump handling, the VS is the ideal step up for r/c fans looking for a little more from their 1:8 buggy.
What’s more once you are bitten by the racing bug, HoBao have a wide selection of performance options and upgrades to take your VS to a whole new level and towards the winners circle!
FEATURES
- New Clear bodyshell design
- New Hard Anodised Chassis Design
- New 4mm Front & 3mm Rear Towers
- New Strengthened Front & Rear Arms
- Large battery Tray with Velcro Straps
- Enclosed Radio Box
- 17mm Diameter Big Bore Theaded Shock
- Rear Mud Guards
- Full Ball Bearings
- New Front C-Hub Assembly
- Front Universal Driveshafts
- Hard Anodised Aluminium Parts
- Front & Rear Sway Bars
- Polished Inline Tuned Pipe and Manifold
- 3-shoe Clutch Assembly and Flywheel
- Servo Linkages and Hardware
- Engine Mounts & Airfilter
SPECIFICATIONS
Length: 460mm
Width: 306mm
Height: 140mm
Wheelbase: 322mm
Weight: 3600g
REQUIRED TO COMPLETE
- Engine
- Fuel
- Servos
- Glow Plug
- Radio
- AA batteries
Frequently Asked Questions
The Hyper VS is 80% pre-assembled, so you'll need to source and install a nitro engine, servos, and a radio system to complete it. This gives you flexibility to use components you already own or upgrade to higher-spec parts.
This is designed as a step-up from RTR models for enthusiasts with some RC experience, rather than a beginner's first buggy. You should be comfortable with nitro engines and have assembly skills, as it requires engine, servo and radio installation.
The buggy measures 460mm long, 306mm wide, and 140mm high. At 1/8 scale, it's a substantial model—you should be able to fit it in most car boots, but we'd recommend measuring your space beforehand.
The Hyper VS features a refined new chassis design, improved jump handling, hard-anodised aluminium parts for durability, full ball bearings, and a tuned pipe and manifold for better engine performance. It's built to handle heavy off-road impacts while maintaining excellent finishing quality.
Yes—HoBao offers a wide selection of performance options and upgrades for the VS platform, so you can progressively improve your buggy as your skills develop or if you move into club racing.
What our customers say
A selection of recent five-star reviews, as written.
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★★★★★
Ordered flishrc cobra. Communication was great. Ordered larger batteries but they were the wrong size. Olly shipped the right batteries and gave a refund for the difference I paid. Couldn't ask for more. Thanks for the help with the order.
Robert, 22 September 2026
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★★★★★
Very helpful when the vehicle I wanted wasn't in stock. Very fast deliver too.
Anna Abbott, 17 September 2026
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★★★★★
Excellent service speedy delivery and good customer service
GLYN, 10 September 2026
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★★★★★
Great product and service. I enjoy buying from these guys. Thanks to radio-controllled.co.uk.
Paul Jordan, 3 September 2026
-
★★★★★
Dealt with customer services over an order I accidently placed, they were prompt and dealt with it will, completely refunded within a small window of time, thanks!
Oliver Galustian, 23 July 2026
-
★★★★★
Really good online rc store with some great products and sales on. The owner is very knowledgeable as well.
Simon, 19 July 2026
-
★★★★★
Product delivered promptly and in excellent condition 👍had very helpful and prompt responses from Olly to all my questions, I will definitely be using them again 👍
Mark Clucas, 30 January 2026
-
★★★★★
The customer service and advice were first class!
Steve Avery, 9 September 2025
-
★★★★★
The seller knew I was after one and very kindly informed me when they came back into stock so now have a Flywing Bell 206. Fantastic bit of kit. Well worth the wait.
Pete Goddard, 15 April 2025
-
★★★★★
Great service, car arrived fast and really well packaged. Also, I had a little problem....(which turned out to be me doing it wrong) but someone replied the same evening! Will definitely be buying from them again.
Graham Rousseau, 10 February 2025
