Horizon Hobby has introduced an entire new brand of RC vehicles. They are calling it Vaterra RC.

Vaterra RC is a new line of RTR vehicles. The tag line is “Where do you want to drive?” On their website as of today, there are 7 vehicles.

There are 3 On Road

2012 Chevy Camaro ZL-1

On display or on the streets, the Vaterra™ 2012 Camaro® ZL1™ officially-licensed 1/10-scale vehicle is all attitude. The detail in its body and wheels alone is enough to make you stop and stare. Its when you pick up the transmitter, though, that you’ll really be hooked. Its powerful Dynamite® motor system and 4WD V100-S chassis let you live it up at full throttle with superb handling, just like the real thing.

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The 2012 Camaro is built on the new V100-S Chassis, with an officially licensed 2012 Chevy Camaro body. It is a shaft driven 4wd system. It comes RTR with a Waterproof ESC, 15T 540 size brushed motor, Spektrum DX2E radio, a new waterproof Spektrum receiver, and a Dynamite 1800 Mah battery.

1969 Chevy Camaro RS

Roll down the street with this stunning reproduction of the ’69 Camaro RS and watch the heads turn. Its detailed body and low-profile stance perfectly capture the cool menace of a muscle car classic. Lurking beneath this sleek exterior is the power and poise of a V100-S chassis. Its potent Dynamite power system and shaft-driven 4WD deliver all the speed, traction and control you need to earn serious street cred right out of the box.

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The 1969 Camaro RS is also built on the new V100-S Chassis, with an officially licensed 1969 Chevy Camaro body. It is a shaft driven 4wd system. It comes RTR with a Waterproof ESC, 15T 540 size brushed motor, Spektrum DX2E radio, a new waterproof Spektrum receiver, and a Dynamite 1800 Mah battery.

2012 Nissan GT-R

Rule your little corner of the asphalt jungle with this ready-to-run recreation of the awesome Nissan GT-R touring car. Its 4WD V100-S chassis, low-profile tires and Dynamite motor system let you drive fast and corner hard with incredible control, just like the real thing. And you’ll do so in style with attention-getting details like clear headlights, chromed exhaust tips and side-view mirrors.

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This is the third car built on the new V100-S Chassis, with an officially licensed 2012 Nissan Skyline GT-R body. It is a shaft driven 4wd system. It comes RTR with a Waterproof ESC, 15T 540 size brushed motor, Spektrum DX2E radio, a new waterproof Spektrum receiver, and a Dynamite 1800 Mah battery.

Vaterra RC also has a few vehicles for you offroad guys too.

Glamis Uno

The Glamis UNO is a 1/8th scale 2wd Sand Buggy. It has some pretty cool features.

Viscous Torque Vectoring

The innovative VTV differential prevents wheel spin on loose surfaces when youre taking on corners or pounding the throttle. Its smooth actuation and consistent feel provide extra confidence over a variety of surface conditions. It is fully sealed and can be fine-tuned using different weights of silicone oil.

The Glamis Uno™ buggy has just about any detail you will find on a full-scale sand rail. Simulated running lights, beadlocks, roll cage, wing – it has it all.

Rain or shine, mud or sand, the waterproof electronics and sealed bay lets you run in all kinds of conditions without worry.

The Glamis Uno buggy comes equipped with a potent 4-pole 540 3300Kv brushless motor that delivers speeds of up to 55+ mph* using the optional 3S battery.

This smart battery tray design lets you quickly swap batteries without having to remove the body. Accommodates both 2S and 3S Li-Po batteries.

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Are you into Rally Cars?

Vaterra RC Kemora

You grab the transmitter and pull the trigger. The Kemora rallycross car leaps forward like a shot as its brushless-powered, four-wheel drive sends dirt flying. Racing toward the street, you can see, and feel, the four-wheel independent suspension deftly absorbing any humps or bumps. The pavement closes in. You give the wheel a sharp left, break the rear wheels loose and countersteer right to hold the drift. Gravel spec, rubber tires give a satisfying chirp as you slide onto the street and they grip the pavement. Another stab of the throttle and youre off again. This is the total RC rallycross experience. This is the Kemora rallycross car.

Grab the wheel and go for it! The Kemora is engineered to let you race, drift and jump across all types of terrain, exactly like the 600+ horsepower rallycross cars its modeled after.

The Kemora lets you experience the realism of a full-scale rallycross car with details like accurately-modeled tires and wheels, a realistic interior with driver figure, rearview mirrors, a spoiler and much more.

Never stop for rain, mud or even snow. The chassis dust cover and waterproof electronics let you run with confidence in the most challenging conditions.

The 4WD chassis has a four-wheel independent suspension with adjustable oil-filled shocks thats been road tested and proven it can tackle all types of terrain

The powerful Dynamite 4500Kv brushless motor delivers thrilling speed on pavement and monster torque when blasting through mud and snow.

*With optional 11.1V 1400mAh 3S 30C Li-Po battery (DYN1477). Maximum speed 25 mph with included battery.

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Product Specifications

Twin Hammers

No longer do you have to choose between a 1.9 crawler and an off-road buggy. With the Twin Hammers rock racer, you get the best of both worlds in one bone-crushing vehicle. Easily handle anything you come up against, from jagged rocks to extreme jumps. Just shift the two-speed transmission on the fly and you’re good to go.

A single solid axle with rear shocks mounted on the trailing arms gives the Twin Hammers rock racer a scale look that is simply unmatched in RC. It also lets you crawl or go on high-speed runs when you want, where you want.

Go from crawling to high speeds at the push of a button without stopping. You can easily shift the two-speed gearbox into low range to tackle treacherous rocks and then shift into high range to blast across rough terrain. The control is yours.

Includes watertight, sealed electronics that let you drive anytime, anywhere. Snow, rain and mud – this truck can handle it all.

Talk about realism. The Twin Hammers rock racer has a multi-piece body kit, an extensive roll-cage design, a spare tire on the back and an authentic-looking cockpit area.

Tackle the terrain in style. The Twin Hammers rock racer comes with five fully-functional, realistic scale wheels and tires that look just like those on full-size trucks.

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Product Specifications

Kalahari

Pit your driving skills against the toughest terrain with the Kalahari™ desert raider. Its rugged, four-wheel drive chassis and abundance of power lets you muscle through sand and brush or blast across the flats at up to 45 mph*. Not even the elements can stop you. Its chassis dust cover and waterproof electronics make it possible to run in all kinds of conditions. With the Kalahari, you dont simply follow the trail to adventure you blaze it.

Fly across all types of terrain at speeds of up to 45 mph* with 4WD, brushless power and a four-wheel, fully independent suspension.

*Requires optional 3S Li-Po battery, sold separately.

The look of the Kalahari™ desert raider is inspired by highly modified SUVs that have been engineered for grueling off-road races across thousands of miles of desert. Details include simulated running lights, a driver figure, a spoiler, sponsor decals and more.

The chassis dust cover and waterproof electronics let you run through sand, rain, brush or anything else nature throws in your path

The 4WD chassis with its four-wheel independent suspension and adjustable oil-filled shocks is engineered to traverse rough terrain at high speed.

The powerful Dynamite® 4500Kv brushless motor delivers thrilling straight-line speeds when tearing across rough terrain.

*With optional 11.1V 1400mAh 3S 30C Li-Po battery with EC3™ connector (DYN1477). Maximum speed 25 mph with included battery.

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Product Specifications

Horizon had posted a few weeks ago that they had something new coming on 1/30. I don’t think anyone expected this though. I for one can’t wait to try out these cars.