MCD Racing's XR5 Max Rally Car

It never fails. No matter what the size of the vehicle may be, there’s something about a rally or rallycross car that catches my eye. From the LaTrax Rally to the Dromida FPV Rally, these compact, high-performance cars have been a longtime favorite of mine, and have carved out a loyal following in the world of R/C.

For fans of large-scale radio-controlled machines, MCD Racing has a number of ⅕-scale vehicles which look amazing and are built to perform. Their latest creation is the XR5 Max Rallycross Factory Team, a car that’s as detailed on the inside as it is on the exterior.

Featuring four-wheel drive, this nitro-powered car includes many performance and competition-minded assets, including adjustable coil-over shocks, a tuned steel pipe, a durable chassis, and base, as well as numerous adjustment points.

Outside of those internal components, the body on this car features many nice 1:1 features and accessories, including spoilers, louvers, and molded windshield wipers.

While I wouldn’t recommend this model to an entry-level hobbyist, if you want to run large-scale, nitro-powered R/C vehicles, this model has just about everything you’d want (plus room to grow).

MCD Racing XR5 Max Specs:

• Length: 1010 mm
• Width: 495 mm
• Overall height: 325 mm
• Ground clearance: 25-42 mm
• Weight : 14.8kg
  Wheelbase: 610-625 mm (adjustable)
  Track width: 430mm
  Chassis material: 7075 T6 Alloy (4mm)
  Suspension: Non-parallel non-line independent
  Caster angle: 8°(8° - 20°(total caster); adjustable)
  Camber angle: Adjustable
  Toe angle: In-board and out-board adjustable
  Anti-squat: 3°(adjustable)
  Dive, Anti-dive : 6°-10° (adjustable)
  Shock absorber: Coil-over Oil-filled Internal High Pressure Cell
  Transmission: Full-Time 4WD Shaft driven
  Gear ratio: 7,88:1 (18 available 7,44:1 to 10,67)
  Tyre size: 65 x 160 mm

The price on this car is rather high, with the suggested retail price listed near $2,150.00 (1,749 EUR). Again, this isn’t a model that you’d dabble with. If you’re serious about performance and want a car that looks (and sounds) mean, this might be your dream machine.

Visit mcdracing.com to learn more about the XR5 Max Factory Team ⅕-scale rally car.

Image credit: MCD Racing