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Rovan 29cc V5 RC Buggy Petrol 4WD 1/5 Scale RTR

  • 1/5
  • 4WD
  • RTR
  • Petrol

Part no. 290AV5

Discontinued4.0
3 reviews
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No longer made. Replaced by:

Rovan 32cc Voyager 5 V2 RC Buggy Petrol 4WD 1/5 Scale RTR

Now $1,099.00was $1,249.98 Save $150

3+ in stock

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Overview

The Rovan V5 29cc 4WD RC buggy is packed full of features including a 29cc 2-stroke engine, heavy-duty 4WD driveline, aluminium front and rear shock towers, and aluminium big bore shocks. At the heart of this buggy is a 29cc 4-bolt engine with an NGK CMR7H spark plug and a Walbro carburettor. The included FlySky GT3B transmitter features an LCD display, 3 channel, 10 model memory, and servo end points. The included receiver has a built-in fail-safe so if the signal is lost the car will roll to a stop.

Features

  • 29cc Petrol engine
  • 55kg Steering Servo
  • 2.4GHz Remote controller - FlySky GT3B
  • 4WD Drivetrain
  • 2A Charger will charge the battery in just over 2.5 hours
  • 6.0v 4500mAh NiMH Battery
  • Aluminium big-bore shocks
  • Aluminium centre differential mount
  • Aluminium steering servo arm

In the box

  • 1x Rovan 29cc V5 RC Buggy Petrol 4WD 1/5 Scale RTR

You'll need

  • Petrol
  • 2 Stroke oil
  • 8 AA Batteries

Highlights

29cc Petrol Engine

29cc Petrol Engine

To power, this huge 1/5 RC car is this massive 29cc 4-bolt engine with an NGK CMR7H spark plug & a Walbro carburetor to give you the best performance and reliability.

Advanced FlySky Remote Controller

Advanced FlySky Remote Controller

Drive with the precision of the FlySky GT3B transmitter! Featuring an LCD display, 3 channel, 10 model memory, servo end points. Also, the included receiver has a built in fail-safe so if something does happen to the signal (like a flat battery) the car will just roll to a stop.

Massive Shock Absorbers

Massive Shock Absorbers

A massive car needs massive shocks, and the Rovan V5 delivers. Not only are these shocks perfect for providing ample dampening and shock absorption, they are designed to be highly adjustable, so you have an unprecedented level of tuning capability.

Specifications

Length855mm (33.66")
Width515mm (20.27")
Height285mm (11.22")
Wheelbase555mm (21.85")
Weight14.28kg (31.48 lbs)
Drivetrain4WD

RC Car

Scale1/5
Skill LevelExperienced
Power SourcePetrol
Chassis TypeBuggy
On/Off RoadOff Road
Drivetrain4WD

Factory Specs

Battery ConnectorTamiya
Front Shock Oil40wt
Rear Shock Oil40wt
Front Differential Oil40wt
Rear Differential Oil40wt
Pinion Gear19T 1.5Mod
Spur Gear58T 1.5Mod
Wheel Hex Size24mm

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Reviews (3)

4.0

Based on 3 reviews

  • 5 stars2
  • 4 stars0
  • 3 stars0
  • 2 stars1
  • 1 star0
  • Ray M

    Verified buyer

    2 July 2025

    Speeds are not even close to as advertised very dissatisfied 2 were purchased and both tuned different both slow

  • Chris P

    Verified buyer

    5 Apr 2025

    Great service. Arrived early great car

  • anthony s

    Verified buyer

    9 Sept 2022

    Great staff ,Great help very fast on dispatching goods ,strongly recommend buying from these guys.

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