The supercar of radio-controlled racers can be yours for $1,100

Calling it the first “ready to race supercar,” the XO-1 is a
one-seventh scale radio control speed racer. Having built smaller,
high-end radio controlled racers for super cross competitions, Traxxas
says it wanted to offer a one-box speed runner and put hobbyists on
track faster than if they assembled all the components on their own. The
run to 60 mph takes 2.3 seconds, or a few ticks faster than the newest
Nissan GT-R. (Serious R/C racers have already pushed the world speed
record for miniature cars to 161 mph.)

Even at one-seventh scale,
getting to 100 mph faster than you can read this sentence requires
considerable engineering skill. The XO-1 uses high-tech driveshafts to
put power from its lithium-ion batteries to mini tires rated for top
speed. The car won’t reach its full potential without a iPhone app, which integrates with the car’s trigger controller.

Traxxas
warns upfront that the XO-1 “is not a toy and is intended for use by
experts only,” waiving off those who might consider it a stocking
stuffer. Just don’t try to outrun it at a stoplight.