--- By Leila Sanders When it comes to DIY projects, few things get the heart racing like building a faster-than-most-cars R/C car. For Stephen Wallis, a motorcycle engineer by trade, that thrill is especially enticing. His son Rory's interest in R/C cars sparked a new passion project, and over the past year, Stephen has been working tirelessly to create the ultimate speed machine. Meet Beast, the R/C car that's about to shatter the record books. This homemade speedster is powered by four Beast-class electric motors, each driving one of its wheels. That's right – four motors, all working in harmony to propel this scale speed monster forward. The result? A blistering top speed of 234 mph, confirmed by Guinness World Records. Now, you might be thinking, "That's impressive, but what about the challenges of building a car that can reach such incredible speeds?" Well, Stephen's answer is that it's all ...
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By Leila Sanders
When it comes to DIY projects, few things get the heart racing like building a faster-than-most-cars R/C car. For Stephen Wallis, a motorcycle engineer by trade, that thrill is especially enticing. His son Rory’s interest in R/C cars sparked a new passion project, and over the past year, Stephen has been working tirelessly to create the ultimate speed machine.
Meet Beast, the R/C car that’s about to shatter the record books. This homemade speedster is powered by four Beast-class electric motors, each driving one of its wheels. That’s right – four motors, all working in harmony to propel this scale speed monster forward. The result? A blistering top speed of 234 mph, confirmed by Guinness World Records.
Now, you might be thinking, “That’s impressive, but what about the challenges of building a car that can reach such incredible speeds?” Well, Stephen’s answer is that it’s all about the design and engineering. By using a combination of high-torque motors and a custom-built chassis, he was able to create a car that’s both stable and incredibly fast.
But what really sets Beast apart is its use of donor drone technology. Yes, you read that right – a drone. Wallis sourced the original drone’s motors and used them as the foundation for his R/C car. The result is a car that’s not only fast but also remarkably efficient.
So, what’s next for Stephen and his trusty R/C car? Well, he’s already looking to push the limits even further. With a few tweaks and some new design ideas, he’s confident that Beast can reach even higher speeds. And who knows – maybe one day, we’ll see a car that can outdo the C8 Corvette ZR1 itself.
For now, though, Beast is content to hold the Guinness World Record for the fastest R/C car in the world. And as any DIY enthusiast knows, that’s a record that’s sure to inspire others to take up the challenge.
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