Questions and Answers
Q: When will the Gen8 be available?
A: First deliveries will begin late December 2018 / early January 219 and quantities will be limited through January 2019.
Q: Why is the Gen8 being announced 2 months in advance of availability?
A: The Gen8 is being previewed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on October 30th and we know pictures and other information will leak so we felt it was best to share the information with the world now.
Q: How much will the Gen8 cost?
A: The Gen8 will be priced at $299.99 USD including delivery within the Continental USA and Canada
Q: Will Redcat offer clear Scout II bodies?
A: Yes, a clear body which will include window masks & sticker sheet will be available soon after the launch of the Gen8.
Q: When will hop-ups be available?
A: A full line of hop-ups including aluminum parts, heavy duty steel driveshaft’s and more are currently in development and we expect other companies to start making Gen8 hop-ups as well.
Q: What does this mean for the Gen7?
A: The Gen7 continues to be one of our best and most popular vehicles and we expect this to continue for years to come.
Q: When will the Gen8 be available?
A: First deliveries will begin late December 2018 / early January 219 and quantities will be limited through January 2019.
Q: Why is the Gen8 being announced 2 months in advance of availability?
A: The Gen8 is being previewed at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas on October 30th and we know pictures and other information will leak so we felt it was best to share the information with the world now.
Q: How much will the Gen8 cost?
A: The Gen8 will be priced at $299.99 USD including delivery within the Continental USA and Canada
Q: Will Redcat offer clear Scout II bodies?
A: Yes, a clear body which will include window masks & sticker sheet will be available soon after the launch of the Gen8.
Q: When will hop-ups be available?
A: A full line of hop-ups including aluminum parts, heavy duty steel driveshaft’s and more are currently in development and we expect other companies to start making Gen8 hop-ups as well.
Q: What does this mean for the Gen7?
A: The Gen7 continues to be one of our best and most popular vehicles and we expect this to continue for years to come.
Motor Type: 17T RC550 Brushed Motor
Transmission: Forward & Reverse
Drive System: 4 Wheel Drive
Length: 571mm
Width: 249mm
Height: 258mm
Dry Weight: 6.9 LBS (3130 grams)
Wheelbase: 324mm Stock (312-336mm Adjustable)
Ground Clearance: 73mm
Chassis Type: 1.5mm Thick C-Channel Frame Rails
Shocks: Aluminum Body Oil Filled Shocks
Speed Control: 40a Brushed Waterproof ESC
Battery: Not Included
Radio System: 2.4GHz Radio System
Transmission: Forward & Reverse
Drive System: 4 Wheel Drive
Length: 571mm
Width: 249mm
Height: 258mm
Dry Weight: 6.9 LBS (3130 grams)
Wheelbase: 324mm Stock (312-336mm Adjustable)
Ground Clearance: 73mm
Chassis Type: 1.5mm Thick C-Channel Frame Rails
Shocks: Aluminum Body Oil Filled Shocks
Speed Control: 40a Brushed Waterproof ESC
Battery: Not Included
Radio System: 2.4GHz Radio System
- 4 x AA Transmitter Batteries
- 1 x NiMh or LiPo Battery with T-Style/Deans Connector
- 1 x Suitable Battery Charger
