We’ve seen pictures, we’ve seen sneak peeks – but now it’s time to finally SEE HPI’s D216 on store shelves. Yup, it’s finally here, the 2WD offroad buggy that has already racked up multiple ROAR National Championships is about to be released.
The one thing about this buggy is the fact that it’s a bit, oh, un-traditional in design. A carbon fiber plate is the backbone for the bulkheads that are supported by triangulated shock towers. A triple-slipper clutch is standard as are the adjustable, 2-piece caster blocks and mid-motor 3 gear transmission. Other interesting tuning options are the multiple servo, wing and battery positions.
This buggy dares to be different, but as we’ve seen on track it’s about to make different a good thing.
Specification
• Overall width: 250mm
• Wheelbase: 282mm (adjustable)
• Supplied in kit form only, assembly required
• Requires motor, battery, speed controller, wheels, tires, radio system with 1 servo
Here’s the list of features to get you excited for this awesome buggy!
• Mid-motor 2WD fully-featured racing buggy kit
• Woven graphite carbon fiber chassis with carbon fiber side braces
• Centralized low weight distribution
• Superb chassis balance with increased transitional agility
• Fully enclosed 3-gear mid-mounted transmission
• Triple plate externally adjustable large diameter slipper clutch
• Multiple battery mounting positions to adjust weight balance – adjustable fore and aft as well as left to right
• Brand new 2-piece adjustable caster blocks to change kingpin angle
• Monococque suspension arms with innovative hinge boss design
• Aluminum camber link plates
• Threaded aluminum 12mm Big Bore V2 coilover shocks
• Extra-rugged triangulated shock tower mounts
• Fully adjustable suspension with sway bars, multiple camber links, track width, ride height
• Multiple servo mounting options to adjust weight balance
• Steel turnbuckles with extra-long rod ends for increased durability
• Extra-large gear differential
• Easy-access differential
• HB universal dogbones
• Aluminum hex wheel adapters
• Completely fitted with ball bearings
• Hook and loop body mounting
• Adjustable wing height
• Parts compatibility with the D413, including shocks, rear hubs, CVDs, wing mounts, arm mounts and more
• Wide array of tuning options include longitudinal battery mounting set, ball differential, long wheelbase chassis, multiple Ackermann arms, rear wings, shock springs, rear shock tower and arm mounts
#116155 HB D216 2WD Offroad Buggy
[source: www.hpiracing.com]
