Introducing the new, fantastic HPI E10
street car! The E10 is the latest RTR-spec touring and drift
machine from HPI, and will dazzle you with its ease of use and
great looks!
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The first thing that will strike you about
the E10 is how great it looks. Amazing quality bodyshells, crafted
to perfection by HPI’s in-house craftsmen, are a trademark of
HPI’s commitment to quality. Unique wheels in today’s
latest styles and realistic-looking tyres in long-lasting rubber
compounds are also items that HPI customers have come to
expect.
Each bodyshell supplied with the E10 is painted in bright colours
that you can see a mile away. These are the same bodyshells that
concours winners around the world have used to win trophies and
medals! Applied carefully to the outside of the bodyshell are fully
detailed decals of headlights, tail lights, vents, scoops and
grilles for a totally really look that will truly impress your
friends. The body post holes and aerial opening are pre-drilled,
meaning there is nothing for you to prepare after opening the
box!
Looking inside the wheels, you will see brake discs that rotate
with the wheel, and separate brake calipers that stay in place
– details not included on any other RTR car! This final touch
helps set the E10 apart from all the other contenders!
All HPI RTR kits feature easy-to-use radio gear and electronics,
and the E10 cars are no different. Right out of the box you will
get great performance and superb reliability from HPI electronics!
Every HPI E10 car is equipped with a narrowband high frequency dual
channel AM pistol grip radio. The realistic steering wheel feel of
this type of radio encourages the RC beginner to think of the E10
as a real car driving around a race course, and the feel of pulling
back on the throttle trigger is just like stomping on the
accelerator of a real car! Because all of the electronics are
standard-size RC components with standardized connectors, any or
all of the components can be upgraded at any time, or moved into a
different RC vehicle in the future. The E10 will accept any
standard 540-size motor in the E10, and also any RC battery pack,
of either stick pack or side-by-side design.
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The RF-1 receiver and SF-1 servo have been used in many HPI RTR
kits over the past several years and have proven their reliability
and endurance many times over! You will get reliable long-range
connections between your transmitter and car with the RF-1.
With the HPI SF-1 steering servo you will have dependable control
with a strong unit that can last the lifetime of the car. You can
also easily upgrade to a stronger servo if you want faster action;
for the RC newcomer the SF-1 is the ideal solution.
The EN-1 is our latest electronic speed controller and features
fully proportional throttle control as well as reverse. This means
you have fine control over the acceleration and braking of your
car. With the reversing function you'll also be able to back your
way out of trouble!
Providing the electrical power to the car is a 1500mAh stick-type
battery pack with a standard battery connector. This will give you
plenty of run time for driving around an RC track, racing your
friends or drifting in a car park! An overnight charger is also
included which will safely and easily charge the battery to full
capacity.
Powering the E10 is the sturdy and reliable Saturn 27T motor with
standard ‘bullet’ type connectors. A 27-turn motor is
powerful enough to provide any RC beginner with good acceleration
and top speeds, but not so fast as to damage parts in a crash or
cause you to lose control.
Beyond its great looks and dependable equipment, the next important
function of any entry-level RTR car is to be tough! The E10 does
this very well, absorbing all the abuse and damage you can throw
its way. HPI designers have many years of experience in designing
the best Ready-To-Run cars and trucks in the RC hobby. From the
drivetrain and chassis to suspension and bodyshell, the E10 is
strong, durable and long-lasting!
The E10 uses a tough shaft drivetrain to put the power to all four
wheels, giving it permanent four-wheel drive! Sealed motor gears
spin the centre shaft and the front and rear differentials, which
give the E10 great cornering ability. With full-time 4WD, you can
tackle just about anything the road can throw at you! The
lightweight drivetrain features oversized driveshafts, efficient
lubricated bushings and strong plastic parts to make it
long-lasting and efficient. The motor is mounted on a unique cam
motor mount that is marked for easy gear mesh alignment. A large
cover protects the spur gear, and a snap-on cover keeps rocks away
from the pinion and spur gear. The central driveshaft has
longitudinal ribs to prevent excess flex, and is lightweight to
provide maximum acceleration. The central driveshaft turns the
front and rear sealed gear differentials. From the diffs, oversize
outdrives spin thick dogbones to each wheel, providing power and
grip for maximum four-wheel drive action!
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gearbox
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![]() Fine pitch gears
(0.6 module)
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![]() Cam type motor mount
for easy gear mesh
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The suspension parts (wishbones, shock towers, uprights and hubs)
are all made from thick, long-wearing durable plastic so you
don’t have to worry about making a few mistakes from time to
time. A tough servo saver does the vital task of keeping the
servo’s internal gears intact, and thick steering arms
connect the servo to the front steering knuckles to protect the
many moving parts of the steering system.
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The E10 uses a simple system of threaded hinge pins for the
suspension, making repairs easy to complete. Every hinge pin on the
car uses this system, meaning there are no e-clips to worry about -
something that experienced RC hobbyists will be very happy
about!
Overall, the E10 is super-strong
and extra-durable to withstand the rigours of driving on any kind
of paved surface by RC drivers of any ability level!
With great looks, excellent electronics
package and sturdy build, you might think that’s all the E10
has to offer, however this car is a joy to drive! The E10 takes
performance cues from previous HPI championship-winning cars and
durable design elements and bring them all together for a total
package that is fun to drive, tough and featuring great
performance!
The underside of the chassis is fully countersunk, which means
it’s completely flat for driving over smooth or rough tarmac,
and no screws stick out to catch on any debris that might be on
your driving surface. The strong tub shape helps keep rocks and
other debris out of the chassis, keeping the car cleaner for easy
maintenance.
Giving you the widest range of power options, you can fit any
standard 540-size motor in the E10 - these are the hobby motors you
can find at any model shop. You can also fit any 5-cell or 6-cell
battery in the car, of either hobby stick pack design or the racing
side-by-side design.
Racing around on the street or in a car park with your friends has
never been so much fun! Dual wishbone suspension means you get
handling that is similar the top RC touring cars, giving you
cornering and performance that will bring a grin to drivers of all
ages and experience levels. Full-time 4WD means you have the grip
and power to get yourself out of any kind of trouble on the track.
With the unique T-Grip tyres on the E10 your car will stick to the
road in nearly all conditions - small rocks and dust won't affect
your driving enjoyment! The E10 is a blast to drive and race, and
even better when your friends join in!
If you want to get into the fun and exciting drift driving style,
it's easy to convert your road car into a performance drifting
machine! Simply remove the motor from the rear of the car, shift
the electronics back and re-install the motor in the front of the
chassis! Add a set of #4739 Mounted
T-Drift tyres and you're ready to get drifting! Full instructions
to perform the conversion are included with every E10 kit. For
all-out drifting fun and action, check out the E10 Drift RTR
kit, available where all HPI kits can be found!
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As with all HPI cars and trucks, you get a full, in depth
instruction manual with step by step instructions that allow you to
easily disassemble and reassemble your car for maintenance and easy
servicing.
Also check out these E10
kits!
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RTR E10 with Porsche 911
Turbo
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Mazda RX-7 FD3S 190mm DRIFT
model!
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Specification may be subject to change