HPI Stage-D10 Flux Ford Mustang Ben Hobson RC Drift 1/10 RTR HPI-161009

HPI Racing HPI-161009 Stage-D10 Flux is a 1/10 rear-wheel-drive RC drift car featuring an officially licensed 2024 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD body in Ben Hobson Formula Drift livery. The pre-assembled Flux version combines a 10.5T sensored brushless motor, programmable 80A sensored ESC, D-Box3 Pro drift gyro, brushless metal-geared steering servo and 4-channel radio system with extensive chassis, steering, suspension and weight-distribution adjustment.

Features

• Purpose-Built RWD Drift Chassis: Stage-D10 platform developed specifically for modern 1/10 rear-wheel-drive drifting
• Ben Hobson Mustang: Officially licensed 2024 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD body with authentic Ben Hobson Formula Drift livery
• Factory-Finished Body: Five-piece polycarbonate body supplied painted and assembled with moulded mirrors, vents, grilles and light buckets
• Magnetic Body Mounting: N52-grade magnets and 10mm steel balls secure the Mustang body without conventional posts protruding through the shell
• Alternative Body Mounting: Conventional body post positions and screw-lock mounting options provide flexibility when fitting other compatible bodies
• Full LED Lighting: Factory-fitted headlights, upper grille lights, tail lights and brake lights with transmitter-controlled lighting modes
• Sensored Flux Power: FLX-D10 3650 10.5T sensored brushless motor paired with an FLX-D10 80A sensored ESC
• Drift ESC Programming: Adjustable Boost Timing, Turbo Timing, Turbo Delay, LiPo cut-off, punch and braking parameters
• D-Box3 Pro Gyro: Features PCA Priority Control Adjustment, AGS Anti-Glitch System, EPA and gain adjustment
• Transmitter Gyro Control: Gyro gain can be adjusted through Channel 4 of the supplied TF-51 transmitter
• Brushless Steering Servo: SX-12MGLP low-profile metal-geared servo rated at 12kg with 0.093 sec/60° response
• Adjustable Wheelbase: Chassis can be configured from 246mm to 264mm with a 255mm standard setting
• Extensive Motor Adjustment: More than 100 motor positions allow substantial rear weight-distribution tuning
• Configurable Transmission: Included parts allow three-gear or four-gear transmission configurations with motor-direction adjustment
• Adjustable Drift Geometry: Multiple Ackermann, camber, toe, roll centre, camber gain and servo-position settings
• Adjustable Battery Position: Shorty battery packs can be positioned in mid or rear mounting locations
• Threaded Oil-Filled Shocks: Coilover suspension provides adjustable ride height and spring preload
• Aero 5 Replica Wheels: Livery-matched wheels use 3mm front and 6mm rear offsets
• Harder T-Drift Tyres: HDPE drift tyres developed specifically for the Stage-D10 platform
• Adjustable Wheel Spacing: Rotating brake disc hex adaptors work with 1mm and 2mm click-in spacers for track-width tuning
• Removable Rear Aerodiscs: Adds another scale detail from the full-size Mustang while allowing the appearance to be changed
• Metal-Shielded Ball Bearings: Fully bearing-equipped drivetrain for smooth operation

Specifications

• Brand: HPI Racing
• Series: Stage-D10
• Model: Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD Ben Hobson
• Product Type: RC Drift Car
• Scale: 1/10
• Build Type: Ready-To-Run / Pre-Assembled
• Drive Type: 2WD Rear-Wheel Drive
• Power System: Electric Brushless
• Motor: FLX-D10 3650 10.5T Sensored Brushless
• ESC: FLX-D10 80A Sensored
• Battery Connector: XT60
• Steering Servo: HPI SX-12MGLP Low-Profile Brushless Metal Gear
• Servo Voltage: 7.4V Capable
• Servo Torque: 12kg
• Servo Speed: 0.093 sec/60°
• Gyro: HPI D-Box3 Pro
• Transmitter: HPI TF-51 4-Channel 2.4GHz
• Receiver: HPI RF-51 with LED Adaptor
• Internal Final Drive Ratio: 2.6
• Rear Differential: Sealed Composite Geared Differential
• Standard Wheelbase: 255mm
• Adjustable Wheelbase Range: 246mm to 264mm
• Front Wheel Offset: 3mm
• Rear Wheel Offset: 6mm
• Length: 460mm
• Width: 200mm
• Height: 120mm
• Manufacturer Part Number: 161009
• Supplier SKU: HPI-161009
• GTIN / EAN: 5050864610094

Includes

• 1 x HPI Stage-D10 Flux 1/10 RWD Drift Car
• 1 x Factory-Finished Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD Ben Hobson Body
• 1 x FLX-D10 3650 10.5T Sensored Brushless Motor
• 1 x FLX-D10 80A Sensored ESC
• 1 x HPI SX-12MGLP Brushless Metal Gear Steering Servo
• 1 x HPI D-Box3 Pro Drift Gyro
• 1 x HPI RF-51 Receiver with LED Adaptor
• 1 x HPI TF-51 4-Channel 2.4GHz Transmitter
• 1 x Full LED Lighting System
• 1 x Set of Aero 5 Replica Wheels with Harder HDPE T-Drift Tyres
• 1 x Set of Chassis Setup and Configuration Parts

Required To Complete

• 1 x 2S 7.4V LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
• 1 x Compatible LiPo Balance Charger
• 4 x AA Batteries for Transmitter

FAQ

Which driver livery does HPI-161009 feature? HPI-161009 features the officially licensed Ben Hobson 2024 Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD Formula Drift livery.

What is the difference between HPI-161008 and HPI-161009? HPI-161008 is the standard Ben Hobson Stage-D10 RTR, while HPI-161009 is the Flux version with a 10.5T sensored brushless motor, FLX-D10 80A sensored ESC, SX-12MGLP servo and D-Box3 Pro drift gyro.

Is the HPI Stage-D10 HPI-161009 rear-wheel drive? Yes. The Stage-D10 is a purpose-built 2WD rear-wheel-drive drift chassis rather than an AWD touring-car-based drift platform.

Does HPI-161009 include a drift gyro? Yes. The Flux version includes the HPI D-Box3 Pro with PCA, AGS, EPA and gain adjustment. Gyro gain can also be controlled from Channel 4 on the TF-51 transmitter.

What battery does HPI-161009 require? HPI specifies a 2S LiPo battery with an XT60 connector. HPI lists its 7.4V 5300mAh 40C Plazma LiPo as one recommended option.

Are the battery and charger included? No. A suitable 2S LiPo battery, compatible LiPo charger and four AA transmitter batteries are required separately.

Is the Ben Hobson Mustang body already painted? Yes. The five-piece polycarbonate Ford Mustang RTR Spec 5-FD body is factory finished and assembled with the Ben Hobson livery and additional moulded scale details.

Does the Mustang body have conventional body posts through it? No. The supplied Mustang uses HPI's magnetic body mounting system, keeping conventional body posts from protruding through the body shell.

Can the Stage-D10 wheelbase be adjusted? Yes. The standard wheelbase is 255mm, while the Stage-D10 chassis can be adjusted from 246mm to 264mm for chassis setup and compatible body fitment.

How adjustable is the Stage-D10 chassis? The chassis provides adjustable Ackermann, camber, toe, roll centre, camber gain, track width, servo position, battery placement and wheelbase. More than 100 motor positions are available, while included parts allow three-gear and four-gear transmission configurations.

Important Notes

• 2S LiPo battery, compatible charger and 4 AA transmitter batteries are required separately
• HPI specifies a 2S LiPo battery with XT60 connector
• This is HPI-161009, the Flux sensored brushless Ben Hobson version
• The non-Flux Ben Hobson version is the separate HPI-161008 model
• Follow appropriate LiPo charging, storage and handling procedures