Megatech Nitro Razor XT

Fast, fully loaded and RTR

It used to be a foregone conclusion that the typical buyer of a ready-to-run nitro car knew only enough about RC to know that he wanted his car nitro-powered and factory-assembled, and since any other technical details would be lost on that buyer, all the more reason to make the kit an inexpensive "stripper" model.

Times change. Today's RTR buyer is more savvy than ever and realizes that there's more to nitro-powered cars than an engine and four wheels. Nowadays ., the typical RTR buyer wants it all: tuned pipe, aluminum shocks, 2-speed tranny-the works. With that in mind, Megatech has released a new version of its nitro Razor, dubbed the Razor XT. In addition to a painted, trimmed and decaled body and installed Hitec radio gear, the XT is brimming with high-end features. The shortlist includes a .16 engine, polished aluminum tuned pipe, threaded aluminum shocks, front and rear swaybars, 2-speed transmission and full bearings. With standard equipment like that, it's clear Megatech believes "RTR" doesn't have to mean "entry level." Now let's fire it up and see whether the Razor XT looks as good on asphalt as it does on paper.