Overview
The Traxxas XRT 8S Ultimate Ready to Run in blue stands as a pinnacle of performance and durability. Designed for serious enthusiasts, this RC truck combines cutting-edge technology with robust construction, ensuring an exhilarating driving experience on any terrain. With its advanced features and striking design, the XRT 8S is ready to tackle any challenge head-on.
| Scale: | Speed: | Battery and Charger: |
|---|---|---|
| X-Series™ | 60+ mph | Not Included |
Support
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - English
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - French
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - Spanish
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - German
Product Manuals
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Body Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Chassis Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Front Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Modular Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Rear Assembly Exploded View
Exploded Views
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Parts List
Parts Lists
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Box Panels
Box Reference
Features
Ultimate Durability
XRT receives substantial aluminum upgrades in all key areas of performance: suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and steering to usher in a new era of X-Truck™ strength and durability. XRT’s aluminum upgrades improve high-speed stability and precision while creating the toughest truck ever to wear the Traxxas name.
Included Wireless Module
A Traxxas Link™ Wireless Module comes standard on XRT Ultimate to take full advantage of its on-board telemetry. The free Traxxas Link app allows you to make micro-adjustments to the transmitter and view real-time telemetry data like speed, RPM, and battery voltage on your mobile device.
Belted Tires
XRT Ultimate’s belted Gravix® tires deliver game-changing performance on the track or in the wild. The directional tread pattern provides excellent traction and runs quieter than typical off-road tires. Lightweight belting in the carcass maintains the tire's shape for a larger contact patch, more grip, and responsive handling at any speed.
- 6061-T6 aluminum C-hubs
- 6061-T6 aluminum steering blocks
- 6061-T6 aluminum rear hub carriers
- 6061-T6 aluminum differential housings
- 6061-T6 aluminum motor mounts
- 6061-T6 aluminum wheelie bar wheels
- Aluminum motor washers
High-Performance Aluminum Upgrades
- Aggressive tuning for more power at any RPM
- Built-in cooling fan
- Machined heat sinks
- 10-gauge silicone wire
- Integrated protection circuits
- LED status lights
VXL-8s™ Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
- “Big Block” brushless motor
- 4-pole 1275 Kv
- 5 mm output shaft
- Oversize aluminum heatsink for improved cooling
- Dual cooling fans
Velineon® 1200XL Brushless Motor
Up to 60+ mph with Two 4s LiPo Batteries and Optional Overdrive Gears (sold separately)
- Improves straight line acceleration and braking on low traction surfaces
- Never dulls throttle or slows the truck
- Adjusts from off to 100% assistance from the transmitter
Traxxas Stability Management® (TSM)
- Factory-installed telemetry sensors
- 5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe security
- Patented waterproof receiver box with easy-access plug
TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-Channel Radio System with Factory-Installed Wireless Module
- Full-time shaft-driven 4-wheel drive
- Machined, hardened steel pinion and spur gear
- Heavy-duty steel CV driveshafts & axles
- Splined aluminum center driveshaft
- Fully machined aluminum stub axles
X-Maxx-Spec® 8s Drivetrain
- Mod-1 steel pinion and spur gears
- Torque-Biasing Center Drive
Transmission
- Heavy-duty sealed 4-gear design
- Large scale steel ring and pinion gears
- Splined outdrives attached with external thru-bolt method
- Reinforced bulkhead and covers increase bearing support
Maxx-Spec 8s Differentials
- Rigid aluminum motor mounts
- Precise preset gear mesh adjustments
- 4 keyed pins lock the motor in place
- Motor retention separate from gear mesh
Rock-Solid Motor Mounting System
- Machined aluminum threaded body
- Extra-large bore and capacity
- Ultra-smooth TiN-coated 5.2 mm damper shafts
- Lower seal cartridge includes integrated wiper seal combination
- Aluminum upper spring retainers
- Aluminum shock caps with pivot balls
- Lower spring perches bolted on
GTX Aluminum Race Shocks
- Extra-wide suspension arms Made from heavy-duty cold-weather composite
- Made from heavy-duty cold-weather composite
- Double-shear connections
- High-strength steel suspension pins with aluminum retainers
- 4 mm machined pivot balls
- TUBES 7075-T6 Aluminum front toe links
- Oversized wheel bearings
WideMaxx® SuspensionExtra-wide suspension arms
- Modular chassis with interlocking bulkheads
- Low center of gravity for improved handling
- Flat bottom design
- Heavy-duty interlocking skid plates
- High strength buttressing on shock towers
- Dual snap-lock battery compartments
- Protects batteries from side impacts
- Allows secondary battery clip security
- Interlocking components for tight tolerances
Low-CG Chassis Design
- Snaps in place in just seconds
- Secure body latches are easy to use
- Rigid internal frame
- Dual cold-air intakes
- Molded body reinforcements for tear-through protection
- Protective top skids
- Rugged high-downforce rear wing
ProGraphix® Clipless Body
- Reinforced front bumper and rear wing support
- Absorbs impact forces while retaining shape
- Nerf bars for side impact resistance
- Heavy-duty wheelie bar with carry handle
Heavy-Duty Bumpers
- 7.4″ Gravix® belted race tires
- Belted carcass virtually eliminates ballooning at high speed
- Low sidewall for sharp turn-in response
- Runs quieter than traditional off-road tires
- 4.0″ matte black XRT race wheels
- High-strength glue and bead design
- Huge 24 mm splined wheel hubs
Wheels and Tires
- 6061-T6 aluminum steering bellcranks
- Powerful 450 oz-in metal-gear steering servo
- Double-shear aluminum servo horn
- Heavy-duty servo saver spring
- Dirt evacuation channels
Steering
Specifications
- Length (including wing): 31.41 inches (798 mm)
- Front Track: 23.43 inches (595 mm)
- Rear Track: 23.43 inches (595 mm)
- Ground Clearance: 1.93 inches (49 mm)
- Weight: 21.55 pounds (9.79 kg) - with body 24.39 pounds (11.09 kg) - with body & two 4s 6700 mAh LiPos
- Height: 10.15 inches (258 mm) - ride height 12.12 inches (308 mm) - full droop
- Wheelbase: 18.9 inches (480 mm)
- Shock Length (front): 6.79 inches (173 mm)
- Shock Length (rear): 6.79 inches (173 mm)
- Tires (Pre-Glued): Gravix® Belted 7.4″ x 4.0″ (188 mm x 102 mm)
- Wheels: 4.3″ x 5.7″ (110 mm x 147 mm)
- Speed Control: Velineon® VXL-8s™
- Motor (electric): Velineon 1200XL Brushless with heat sink and dual fan shrouds
- Overall Drive Ratio: 20.6:1 (20/50 motor pinion and spur gear)
- Differential Type: Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip
- Gear Pitch (Spur and Pinion): Module 1.0
- Chassis Structure/Material: Composite nylon tub
- Brake Type: Electronic
- Drive System: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Steering: Aluminum bellcrank
- Radio System: TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with factory-installed wireless module
- Servo: Torque: 450 oz-in speed: 0.17 sec/ 60 degrees (6.0 volts)
- Top Speed: 60+ mph with two 4s LiPo batteries and optional overdrive gearing (sold separately)
- Skill Level: 5
- Battery Tray: 186 mm x 51 mm x 44 mm
- Required Batteries: 4 “AA” (transmitter) and 4-cell LiPo battery (x2)
- Overall Drive Ratio: 20.6:1 (20/50 motor pinion and spur gear)
- Differential Type: Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip
- Gear Pitch (Spur and Pinion): Module 1.0
- Chassis Structure/Material: Composite nylon tub
- Brake Type: Electronic
- Drive System: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Steering: Aluminum bellcrank
- Radio System: TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with factory-installed wireless module
- Servo: Torque: 450 oz-in speed: 0.17 sec/ 60 degrees (6.0 volts)
- Top Speed: 60+ mph with two 4s LiPo batteries and optional overdrive gearing (sold separately)
- Skill Level: 5
- Battery Tray: 186 mm x 51 mm x 44 mm
- Required Batteries: 4 “AA” (transmitter) and 4-cell LiPo battery (x2)
Vehicle
- Type: 1275 Kv sensorless brushless
- Weight: 23.44 ounces (665 g)
- Length: 4.32 inches (110 mm)
- Diameter: 1.88 inches (48 mm)
- Connector Type: Traxxas 6.5 mm bullet connectors
Motor
- Input Voltage: 8s LiPo (max 33.6 volts)
- Case Size: 2.23″ (58 mm) / 2.83″ (72 mm) / 1.81″ (46 mm)
- Weight: 7.60 ounces (215.5 g)
- BEC Voltage: 6.0 volts
- BEC Current Continuous: 10 amps
- BEC Current Peak: 20 amps
- Motor Connectors: Traxxas 6.5 mm bullet connectors
- Battery Connectors: Traxxas High-Current Connectors
- Power Wire: 10-gauge Maxx Cable
- Ports: RX input, auxiliary fan, accessory port
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Overview
The Traxxas XRT 8S Ultimate Ready to Run in blue stands as a pinnacle of performance and durability. Designed for serious enthusiasts, this RC truck combines cutting-edge technology with robust construction, ensuring an exhilarating driving experience on any terrain. With its advanced features and striking design, the XRT 8S is ready to tackle any challenge head-on.
| Scale: | Speed: | Battery and Charger: |
|---|---|---|
| X-Series™ | 60+ mph | Not Included |
Support
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - English
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - French
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - Spanish
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Manual - German
Product Manuals
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Body Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Chassis Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Front Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Modular Assembly Exploded View
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Rear Assembly Exploded View
Exploded Views
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Parts List
Parts Lists
- XRT Ultimate (78097-4) Box Panels
Box Reference
Features
Ultimate Durability
XRT receives substantial aluminum upgrades in all key areas of performance: suspension, chassis, drivetrain, and steering to usher in a new era of X-Truck™ strength and durability. XRT’s aluminum upgrades improve high-speed stability and precision while creating the toughest truck ever to wear the Traxxas name.
Included Wireless Module
A Traxxas Link™ Wireless Module comes standard on XRT Ultimate to take full advantage of its on-board telemetry. The free Traxxas Link app allows you to make micro-adjustments to the transmitter and view real-time telemetry data like speed, RPM, and battery voltage on your mobile device.
Belted Tires
XRT Ultimate’s belted Gravix® tires deliver game-changing performance on the track or in the wild. The directional tread pattern provides excellent traction and runs quieter than typical off-road tires. Lightweight belting in the carcass maintains the tire's shape for a larger contact patch, more grip, and responsive handling at any speed.
- 6061-T6 aluminum C-hubs
- 6061-T6 aluminum steering blocks
- 6061-T6 aluminum rear hub carriers
- 6061-T6 aluminum differential housings
- 6061-T6 aluminum motor mounts
- 6061-T6 aluminum wheelie bar wheels
- Aluminum motor washers
High-Performance Aluminum Upgrades
- Aggressive tuning for more power at any RPM
- Built-in cooling fan
- Machined heat sinks
- 10-gauge silicone wire
- Integrated protection circuits
- LED status lights
VXL-8s™ Waterproof Electronic Speed Control
- “Big Block” brushless motor
- 4-pole 1275 Kv
- 5 mm output shaft
- Oversize aluminum heatsink for improved cooling
- Dual cooling fans
Velineon® 1200XL Brushless Motor
Up to 60+ mph with Two 4s LiPo Batteries and Optional Overdrive Gears (sold separately)
- Improves straight line acceleration and braking on low traction surfaces
- Never dulls throttle or slows the truck
- Adjusts from off to 100% assistance from the transmitter
Traxxas Stability Management® (TSM)
- Factory-installed telemetry sensors
- 5-channel micro receiver (6533) with fail-safe security
- Patented waterproof receiver box with easy-access plug
TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-Channel Radio System with Factory-Installed Wireless Module
- Full-time shaft-driven 4-wheel drive
- Machined, hardened steel pinion and spur gear
- Heavy-duty steel CV driveshafts & axles
- Splined aluminum center driveshaft
- Fully machined aluminum stub axles
X-Maxx-Spec® 8s Drivetrain
- Mod-1 steel pinion and spur gears
- Torque-Biasing Center Drive
Transmission
- Heavy-duty sealed 4-gear design
- Large scale steel ring and pinion gears
- Splined outdrives attached with external thru-bolt method
- Reinforced bulkhead and covers increase bearing support
Maxx-Spec 8s Differentials
- Rigid aluminum motor mounts
- Precise preset gear mesh adjustments
- 4 keyed pins lock the motor in place
- Motor retention separate from gear mesh
Rock-Solid Motor Mounting System
- Machined aluminum threaded body
- Extra-large bore and capacity
- Ultra-smooth TiN-coated 5.2 mm damper shafts
- Lower seal cartridge includes integrated wiper seal combination
- Aluminum upper spring retainers
- Aluminum shock caps with pivot balls
- Lower spring perches bolted on
GTX Aluminum Race Shocks
- Extra-wide suspension arms Made from heavy-duty cold-weather composite
- Made from heavy-duty cold-weather composite
- Double-shear connections
- High-strength steel suspension pins with aluminum retainers
- 4 mm machined pivot balls
- TUBES 7075-T6 Aluminum front toe links
- Oversized wheel bearings
WideMaxx® SuspensionExtra-wide suspension arms
- Modular chassis with interlocking bulkheads
- Low center of gravity for improved handling
- Flat bottom design
- Heavy-duty interlocking skid plates
- High strength buttressing on shock towers
- Dual snap-lock battery compartments
- Protects batteries from side impacts
- Allows secondary battery clip security
- Interlocking components for tight tolerances
Low-CG Chassis Design
- Snaps in place in just seconds
- Secure body latches are easy to use
- Rigid internal frame
- Dual cold-air intakes
- Molded body reinforcements for tear-through protection
- Protective top skids
- Rugged high-downforce rear wing
ProGraphix® Clipless Body
- Reinforced front bumper and rear wing support
- Absorbs impact forces while retaining shape
- Nerf bars for side impact resistance
- Heavy-duty wheelie bar with carry handle
Heavy-Duty Bumpers
- 7.4″ Gravix® belted race tires
- Belted carcass virtually eliminates ballooning at high speed
- Low sidewall for sharp turn-in response
- Runs quieter than traditional off-road tires
- 4.0″ matte black XRT race wheels
- High-strength glue and bead design
- Huge 24 mm splined wheel hubs
Wheels and Tires
- 6061-T6 aluminum steering bellcranks
- Powerful 450 oz-in metal-gear steering servo
- Double-shear aluminum servo horn
- Heavy-duty servo saver spring
- Dirt evacuation channels
Steering
Specifications
- Length (including wing): 31.41 inches (798 mm)
- Front Track: 23.43 inches (595 mm)
- Rear Track: 23.43 inches (595 mm)
- Ground Clearance: 1.93 inches (49 mm)
- Weight: 21.55 pounds (9.79 kg) - with body 24.39 pounds (11.09 kg) - with body & two 4s 6700 mAh LiPos
- Height: 10.15 inches (258 mm) - ride height 12.12 inches (308 mm) - full droop
- Wheelbase: 18.9 inches (480 mm)
- Shock Length (front): 6.79 inches (173 mm)
- Shock Length (rear): 6.79 inches (173 mm)
- Tires (Pre-Glued): Gravix® Belted 7.4″ x 4.0″ (188 mm x 102 mm)
- Wheels: 4.3″ x 5.7″ (110 mm x 147 mm)
- Speed Control: Velineon® VXL-8s™
- Motor (electric): Velineon 1200XL Brushless with heat sink and dual fan shrouds
- Overall Drive Ratio: 20.6:1 (20/50 motor pinion and spur gear)
- Differential Type: Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip
- Gear Pitch (Spur and Pinion): Module 1.0
- Chassis Structure/Material: Composite nylon tub
- Brake Type: Electronic
- Drive System: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Steering: Aluminum bellcrank
- Radio System: TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with factory-installed wireless module
- Servo: Torque: 450 oz-in speed: 0.17 sec/ 60 degrees (6.0 volts)
- Top Speed: 60+ mph with two 4s LiPo batteries and optional overdrive gearing (sold separately)
- Skill Level: 5
- Battery Tray: 186 mm x 51 mm x 44 mm
- Required Batteries: 4 “AA” (transmitter) and 4-cell LiPo battery (x2)
- Overall Drive Ratio: 20.6:1 (20/50 motor pinion and spur gear)
- Differential Type: Sealed, hardened steel bevel, limited slip
- Gear Pitch (Spur and Pinion): Module 1.0
- Chassis Structure/Material: Composite nylon tub
- Brake Type: Electronic
- Drive System: Shaft-driven 4WD
- Steering: Aluminum bellcrank
- Radio System: TQi™ 2.4 GHz 2-channel transmitter with factory-installed wireless module
- Servo: Torque: 450 oz-in speed: 0.17 sec/ 60 degrees (6.0 volts)
- Top Speed: 60+ mph with two 4s LiPo batteries and optional overdrive gearing (sold separately)
- Skill Level: 5
- Battery Tray: 186 mm x 51 mm x 44 mm
- Required Batteries: 4 “AA” (transmitter) and 4-cell LiPo battery (x2)
Vehicle
- Type: 1275 Kv sensorless brushless
- Weight: 23.44 ounces (665 g)
- Length: 4.32 inches (110 mm)
- Diameter: 1.88 inches (48 mm)
- Connector Type: Traxxas 6.5 mm bullet connectors
Motor
- Input Voltage: 8s LiPo (max 33.6 volts)
- Case Size: 2.23″ (58 mm) / 2.83″ (72 mm) / 1.81″ (46 mm)
- Weight: 7.60 ounces (215.5 g)
- BEC Voltage: 6.0 volts
- BEC Current Continuous: 10 amps
- BEC Current Peak: 20 amps
- Motor Connectors: Traxxas 6.5 mm bullet connectors
- Battery Connectors: Traxxas High-Current Connectors
- Power Wire: 10-gauge Maxx Cable
- Ports: RX input, auxiliary fan, accessory port
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