
VORTEKS MEGA Radio Controlled Car
Accelerate your RC excitement beyond the limits with a Stadium Truck that dominates all conditions. If you desire Stadium Truck styling with the ability to attack the roughest terrain, the VORTEKS is made for you.
SCALE
1/10
MAX SPEED POSSIBLE
30+mph / 48+km/h
POWER TYPE
Brushed
BUILD STATUS
RTR
Saleable Part #
AR102655
Horizon Hobby Saleable Part #
ARAD36NL
BUILD CONFIGURATION OPTIONS
Rear Motor
DRIVE TYPE
2WD
VEHICLE TYPE
Stadium Truck
SURFACE
Off-road
LENGTH
425mm / 16.73"
WHEELBASE
287mm / 11.3"
RIDE HEIGHT
40mm / 1.57"
FRONT WIDTH
322mm / 12.68"
REAR WIDTH
324mm / 12.76"
HEIGHT
160mm / 6.3"
NUMBER OF DIFFERENTIALS
1
WEIGHT (INC. SUPPLIED BATTERY)
1.94kg / 4lbs 4oz
WEIGHT (NO BATTERY)
1.68kg / 3lbs 11oz
BATTERY RECOMMENDATIONS
7.2v (6 Cell) NiMh Stick Pack, 8.4v (7 Cell) NiMh Stick Pack, Soft or Hard Case 7.4V (2S) Lipo, within max dimensions specified.
WARRANTY LEVEL
2 Year Limited
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The ARRMA VORTEKS Stadium Truck combines the rugged handling of a Truck, with the 2WD agility of a Buggy, the VORTEKS is ready for anything.
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Ripping up any surface and experiencing the thrills of 2WD Stadium Truck driving action is easy with the VORTEKS MEGA.
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With aggressive styling and a low-profile aerodynamic Body Shell design, the VORTEKS will stand out from the crowd and provide premium performance.
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Leave clouds of dust every time you hot the throttle. The VORTEKS MEGA is primed for awesome driving action, straight from the box.
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Super-tough composite and ultra-durable steel components will provide relaible bashing action on dirt, mud, grass, snow, asphalt and beyond.
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The ARRMA VORTEKS is equipped with fully adjustable oil-filled Shock Absorbers to allow for surface specific tuning.
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The VORTEKS is equipped with a super-strong rear Motor Guard that will reduce collision damage and help to protect your 15T MEGA Brushed Motor when the action gets intense.
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Aggressive dBoots multi-surface Tyres and black multi-spoke ARRMA Wheels will provide consistent performance on a wide range of surfaces.
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The VORTEKS benefits from a hassle-free bottom-loading battery cell tray, meaning you can quickly change the supplied cells and be back enjoying the action in minutes.
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Equipped with the super-tough ARRMA composite Chassis for long-lasting durability and easy Battery Cell access, the VORTEKS is designed around a solid and user-friendly monocoque.
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Oil-filled adjustable Shocks provide super-smooth suspension operation in all conditions. You can tune these units easily as you explore more advanced set-up options, creating a unique driving experience for your ARRMA vehicle.
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Ready to hit the terrain, straight from the kit box, the installed 35A waterproof ARRMA ESC provides smooth and consistent power control in all conditions.
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Powered by the reliable and efficient 15T ARRMA MEGA Brushed Motor, your ARRMA vehicle can supply awesome torque and cool running temperatures on all surfaces.
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Strength and durability are designed to be experienced throughout the VORTEKS. The all-new composite Chassis provides the perfect balance between nimble handling and ultra-tough crash recovery.
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Side-mounted Chassis Bumpers help to soak up the knocks and bangs, keeping your VORTEKS stable during extreme RC action.
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The installed ARRMA 15T Brushed MEGA Motor is perfect for users who are new to the RC hobby, with lots of torque and manageable speeds that can be increased as your skill level progresses.
Learn more about simple Pinion Gear adjustments on our ARRMA Speed Cards.
Learn more about simple Pinion Gear adjustments on our ARRMA Speed Cards.
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With a ride height that is perfect for on-road or off-road bashing, the VORTEKS will handle like a dream on all surfaces.
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The VORTEKS Chassis incorporates an easy to access Battery Door for fast and easy Battery Cell changes.
The specially designed Battery Door Pin Retainer will keep your equipment safe and help you avoid losing important parts that help to secure the Battery Door.
The specially designed Battery Door Pin Retainer will keep your equipment safe and help you avoid losing important parts that help to secure the Battery Door.
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Ultra-tough front and rear Body Shell Mounts provide a safe and secure fitting for the VORTEKS Polycarbonate Body Shell.
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The ARRMA VORTEKS Stadium Truck is easy to maintain, providing the perfect opportunity for you to learn new skills and become an expert RC mechanic as your knowledge develops.
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The ARRMA MEGA waterproof 35A ESC, combined with the 15T MEGA Brushed Motor, provide smooth and consistent power control in all conditions.
Supplied with an integrated red aluminum heat sink fin to assist with heat dissipation in warm running conditions, the MEGA ESC is designed to be used with the supplied NiMh Battery Pack.
The MEGA ESC can easily handle 2S LiPo battery packs or 7 cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs.
Supplied with an integrated red aluminum heat sink fin to assist with heat dissipation in warm running conditions, the MEGA ESC is designed to be used with the supplied NiMh Battery Pack.
The MEGA ESC can easily handle 2S LiPo battery packs or 7 cell 8.4V NiMh battery packs.
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Whether you are new to the exciting world of ARRMA, or a seasoned RC fan, the VORTEKS provides the perfect balance between stability and straight-line power.
High-quality parts and an incredible value electronics package, both add up to a Stadium Truck that is built to be exciting, straight from the box.
High-quality parts and an incredible value electronics package, both add up to a Stadium Truck that is built to be exciting, straight from the box.
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The ADS-5 Steering Servo will provide fast and consistent steering response on the most demanding surfaces. This servo provides 5kg.cm (70oz.in) of torque.
A waterproof servo case will keep your ARRMA vehicle handling correctly, even when the action gets wet.
With 5kg (70oz) of torque at 6v, this ADS-5 Steering Servo can reach full operating angle in just 0.12 seconds.
A waterproof servo case will keep your ARRMA vehicle handling correctly, even when the action gets wet.
With 5kg (70oz) of torque at 6v, this ADS-5 Steering Servo can reach full operating angle in just 0.12 seconds.
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The ARRMA 6 Cell 2000mAh 7.2 volt NiMh Battery Pack will provide your vehicle with consistent and long-lasting power supply.
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Our ARRMA multi-region wall Battery Charger is easy to use and will allow you the confidence to safely charge your ARRMA NiMh cells ready for more bashing action.
Supplied with our special multi-region socket adaptor so you can travel to other parts of the world and still charge with no issues.
Supplied with our special multi-region socket adaptor so you can travel to other parts of the world and still charge with no issues.
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Supplied with multiple wall socket adaptors for multi-region convenience, the ARRMA Multi-Region Charger is a safe and reliable way to charge your battery cells, in any location with a wall socket.
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The ARRMA radio box is fully waterproof and dustproof. Designed to keep your 2.4Ghz reciever safe, no matter how much dirt and water you blast through.
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The TTX300 radio system offers fast and consistent control for your ARRMA vehicle. Using 2.4Ghz technology, your ARRMA vehicle is controlled by a wheel and trigger style radio transmitter.
Ideal for new RC users and experienced bashing fans alike. Adjustable steering and throttle trim will allow you to easily tune your control experience to suit your individual needs.
Ideal for new RC users and experienced bashing fans alike. Adjustable steering and throttle trim will allow you to easily tune your control experience to suit your individual needs.
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This high-quality composite chassis is designed to provide a super-strong and durable platform for your ARRMA vehicle.
Easily upgraded at any stage with optional ARRMA aluminum TVP chassis plates that will provide even greater stiffness and strength.
Easily upgraded at any stage with optional ARRMA aluminum TVP chassis plates that will provide even greater stiffness and strength.
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The ARRMA easy-access battery tray will allow you to obtain fast and easy access to your battery, whilst providing a safe and secure enclosure when the driving action gets rough.
Featuring a specially designed battery door closure system that will keep your vehicle running and your battery safe.
Featuring a specially designed battery door closure system that will keep your vehicle running and your battery safe.
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This super-strong composite and ultra-durable steel diff unit will keep your ARRMA vehicle running smoothly and efficiently.
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Ultra-tough oil-filled shock absorbers will provide your ARRMA vehicle with consistent handling and unrivalled stability, no matter how hard you like to drive.
Super-durable shock springs and shock shafts will stand up to maximum punishment. ARRMA shocks can be tuned easily with different viscosity silicone oils, giving you full control of how your vehicle reacts to bumps and jumps.
Super-durable shock springs and shock shafts will stand up to maximum punishment. ARRMA shocks can be tuned easily with different viscosity silicone oils, giving you full control of how your vehicle reacts to bumps and jumps.
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The ARRMA VORTEKS comes with high-traction multi-surface dBoots Tyres and Foam Inserts. Teamed with super-tough black nylon ARRMA Wheels for awesome handling and aggressive performance looks, no matter what surface you decide to challenge.
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A high-quality 2.4Ghz radio transmitter and receiver, wheels and high-performance dBoots tires, waterproof ESC and steering servo and a pre-painted bodyshell are all included, as standard.
Please check the vehicle specifications for exact details of what is included in the box and what is required to get your ARRMA vehicle running.
Please check the vehicle specifications for exact details of what is included in the box and what is required to get your ARRMA vehicle running.
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Fully waterproof ESC, steering servo and radio receiver box are standard. This means that hitting the roughest terrains, in the most extreme conditions, will be no problem. Rain, mud, snow, dirt and anything else you want to bash your way through.
ARRMA waterproof electronics are ready for action.
ARRMA waterproof electronics are ready for action.
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ARRMA will support your investment for two years. With our impressive limited warranty helping to keep you running for longer.
Visit our Support page to learn more about this great feature.
Visit our Support page to learn more about this great feature.
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Designed to be fast, designed to be tough. ARRMA want you to progress your RC experience by accessing more power, resulting in faster performance.
With an easy to access upgrade path, allowing you to gradually increase the potential of your ARRMA vehicle as your skills develop, increasing your performance has never been easier. Follow our dedicated Speed Card information to better understand how you can go faster!
With an easy to access upgrade path, allowing you to gradually increase the potential of your ARRMA vehicle as your skills develop, increasing your performance has never been easier. Follow our dedicated Speed Card information to better understand how you can go faster!
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ARRMA make it easy for you to learn what it takes to increase the speed of your vehicle. Follow our easy-access upgrade path and push your ARRMA vehicle to the limit, and beyond.
Parts shown in this vehicle specific Speed Card will allow you to safely upgrade your gearing, power system and battery cell choice as your driving skills develop.
Parts shown in this vehicle specific Speed Card will allow you to safely upgrade your gearing, power system and battery cell choice as your driving skills develop.