There are a lot of good reasons for going with gas power: lower fuel costs, longer run times, no hassle operation and more. HPI Racing has just given modelers another one: the gas-powered Savage XL Octane Monster Truck. It’s the first 1/8 scale gas-powered monster truck ever and just the thing to give monster truckers a whole new reason to get out and get dirty. It was designed around the 15 cc Octane gas engine — a 2.7 hp purveyor of power — and it’s accompanied by a tuned pipe that boosts takeoff torque, plus a new “ducted fan” cooling system for keeping the Octane running at peak power. Everything else about the Octane is designed to handle the intimidating power those items deliver, or to make it just that much easier to enjoy.

Strength/durability features:

• Extended Savage XL chassis with twin, 3mm aluminum plates
• Proven Savage XL 3-speed transmission, for maximum power/speed
• 4-shoe Quadra clutch system with cooling fan
• All-metal 4WD drivetrain, including a machined steel spur gear
• Heavy-duty clutch bell, dog bone outdrives and axles
• Machined brake hubs and composite triple-disc brake system
• Proven Savage XL composite suspension uprights
• Two-stage, oversized Big Bore oil shocks
• Full bearings for smoother running, higher speeds, lower friction and less wear
• Massive all-terrain tires on Savage-standard 17mm hex hubs
• Heavy-duty, cam-type servo saver
• Two-stage air filter
• Sealed, all-metal differentials with bulletproof bevel gears
• Super-strong composite roll cage for roll-over protection
• Impact-absorbing front and rear bumpers

No doubt about it: HPI designed and built the Octane for hard-charging performance and extreme terrain. But in the course of making it one tough truck to damage, HPI Racing also made it one easy truck to get up and running.

Convenience features include:

• The ready-to-run factory-assembled Savage Octane XL
• Pull-start Octane 15cc gasoline engine and tuned pipe.
• Painted, trimmed body
• 2.4GHz radio system
• Waterproof throttle and steering servos
• Water-resistant receiver and battery box
• Receiver battery and charger
• Massive, 300cc fuel tank for 20+ minute run times

When it comes to raw gas power, unrelenting durability and long run times, the HPI Savage XL Octane RTR is in a class by itself — and available at better hobby retailers everywhere.

HPID4900 Savage XL Octane RTR
Length: 23.0 in (585 mm)
Width: 17.5 in (445 mm)
Wheelbase: 15.7 in (400 mm)
Height: 10.6 in (270 mm)
Requires: unleaded gasoline