There’s two main kinds of Radio controlled cars that you can buy or build. Those which are designed for on road and ones for off road. Off road model cars feature fully functioning suspension and they are ideal for use on an array of terrains and are ideal for performing tricks and stunts. On road cars don’t have a suspension and can just be used on flat or paved areas but the top speeds that they are able to achieve is a lot greater. Both on road and off road cars can be run in several ways. There are electric cars which work with a normal rechargeable electric battery to power the car, nitro or fuel powered which employs a nitromethane mix and gas powered models which operate on pre-mixed petrol and oil. All these methods provides their own benefits and drawbacks with electric powered models recommended for novices and nitro run cars having the ability to achieve the best top speeds. When you’re buying a Radio controlled car it is possible to decide to either buy one that’s already built and ready to drive or one which arrives as a kit which you put together yourself. Kit cars are generally suggested for the more experienced enthusiast since they allow a lot more scope for tweaking and tuning to obtain optimal overall performance. Ready built cars are ideal for the beginner and intermediate levels since they provide lots of enjoyment and fun without any technical or expert understanding necessary to get them going. The prices of Radio controlled cars differ with the more money you spend the more features and power you will get. A good entry level RC car can be bought for under £100 while more expensive nitro RC cars going for more than £300. One of the best nitro RC cars on the market right now is the Schumacher Fusion 28 Turbo 1:10 Touring Nitro RC Car. This car has to be seen in action to be believed with an unbelievable top speed in excess of 80 mph and precision handling and control. RC cars are exciting for all the family and it is an excellent activity for a beginner as start up costs are low and all you need is enough space to drive your car.