Nitro Hawk: Introduced in 1992 the Nitro Hawk was a gas-powered version of the 1/10 Blue Eagle LS electric stadium truck and used the same wheels, tires, steering, and suspension components at all four corners, with the excretion of extra-long rear shocks attached to a taller rear shock tower. Powertrain was a Traxxas branded "Image 12" .12 engine with pull start and rotary carb connected to a 3-gear planetary transmission with a slipper clutch and nylon brake band, all of which would bolt to an aluminum tub chassis. Available in kit, ARR, and RTR versions.
Nitro Buggy: Released in 1993 the Nitro Buggy was a platform shared 1/10 2wd off-road buggy based on the Nitro Hawk stadium truck. Changes were minor compared to the truck version and included shorter rear arms, shorter front shocks and fiberglass shock tower, different castor blocks, new front bumper, buggy specific wheels, tires, and lexan body with a separately attached cosmetic roll cage. Available in kit, ARR, and RTR versions.
Nitro Street: Released in 1993 the Nitro Street was a 1/10 2wd on-road sedan version of the Nitro Buggy. Sharing the same platform the Nitro buggy it received only a shorter fiberglass shock tower, shorter front shocks and new front bumper in order to mount the sports car inspired body and 2.1 wheels with street slick tires. Available in kit, ARR, and RTR versions.
Monster Buggy: Unveiled in 1993 the Monster buggy was a 1/6 scale 2wd buggy powered by a Mitsubishi TL26 2-stroke motor. It featured an aluminum chassis with raised rails and a 30-degree kickup, black plastic 4-wheel independent suspension with camber adjustable double a-arms up front and lower a-arm/ turnbuckle upper camber link in the rear. Shocks were oil-filled hard anodized aluminum coilovers supported by aluminum plate shock towers. A planetary geared transmission with dogbone axles sent power to the rear while dual quarter scale servos controlled the steering up front. A three-piece wing/plastic roll cage/lexan body, full bearings, 4.5in white plastic wheels with stubbie rear tires and ribbed front tires rounded this preassembled kit, less radio system.
And another one of my firsts, the Nitro Street !
