The NEW Arrma 223S Brushless Series - Which car suits you best?

If you're an Arrma fan, you may have come across the newly released 223S series. There are eight different brushless RC cars to choose from, each capable of speeds up to 80km/h. How do you choose just one? In this blog post, we'll go over the features of each vehicle and what styles of driving they are best suited to.

The Arrma 223S Series is designed to allow drivers to progress in their driving skills without purchasing expensive upgrades or an entirely new vehicle. The ability to completely change your driving experience just by plugging in a 2S LiPo or a 3S LiPo is almost like having two cars in one! The Arrma 223S series includes:

• 1/16 Mojave Grom 4x4 223S DSC Brushless Desert Truck

• 1/14 Typhon Grom 4X4 223S DSC Brushless RC Buggy

• 1/10 Fury 2wd 223S BLX DSC Short Course Truck

• 1/10 Senton 4X4 223S BLX DSC Short Course Truck

• 1/10 Vorteks 4X4 223S BLX DSC Stadium Truck

• 1/10 Granite 4X4 223S BLX DSC Monster Truck

• 1/10 Big Rock 4X4 223S DSC  BLX Monster Truck

• 1/8 Typhon 4X4 223S BLX DSC Buggy

What do these RC Cars have in common?

Here are some key features that are common ground between all the vehicles in this series. The 1/8 and 1/10 4X4 RC cars in this series have even more in common, which will be discussed later in this post.

• Each vehicle is capable of speeds up to 80km/h on a 3S LiPo

• Dynamic Stability Control or DSC gyro assist is available

• All 1/10 scale 223S vehicles require a battery and charger 

• Strengthened composite chassis

• Oil-filled shocks

• Clipless body retention system 

• Throttle limiter on the included transmitters - can be set at 50%, 75%, and 100%

Mojave and Typhon Grom 223S 

These two vehicles are fantastic if you would like something small but still want to have some serious fun. For 1/14 and 1/16 scale 4X4 vehicles, these are crazy fast, reaching speeds up to 80+ km/h on a 3S LiPo, and 55+ km/h on a 2S LiPo - just like the larger vehicles in this series! You won't need anything extra to get started, these are the only vehicles in the 223S series that come with a 2S LiPo and a USB charger in the box. 

SKUs: Arrma Typhon Grom 223S RTR - ARA2306ST1, ARA2306ST2 (Red, Blue) / Arrma Mojave Grom 223S RTR -  ARA2304ST1, ARA2304ST2 (Teal, White) 

• Pros 

  • Mojave 

    • Wheels are protected from contact with other vehicles 

  • Typhon 

    • Easier air control 

• Cons 

  • Mojave 

    • Body shell can make air control more difficult 

  • Typhon 

    • Open wheels can become caught on other vehicles 

• Driving Style 

  • Bashing or racing 

FURY 223S 

The Fury 223S is a sleek 2X4 1/10 scale short course truck. To stop you from flipping backward on launch, a wheelie bar is fitted to this vehicle. The Fury 223S has different running gear to the other 1/10 scale vehicles in this list, and comes fitted with a Spektrum brushless 4000kv motor and 45A ESC, a Spektrum S681 Brass Geared steering servo, and the Spektrum SLT 2-channel transmitter. 

SKUs: Arrmy Fury 223S RTR - ARA3521T1 (Blue), ARA3521T2 (Green), ARA3521T3 (Purple) 

• Pros 

  • Wheelie bar 

  • Wheels are protected from contact with other vehicles 

  • Great value - cheaper than the other 1/10 223S vehicles 

• Cons 

  • Body shell can make air control more difficult 

  • Less torque than the other 223S 1/10 scale vehicles  

• Driving style 

  • Bashing, beginner 1/10 racing 

What do the 1/10 4X4 RC Cars have in common? 

The next few vehicles we will highlight have more features in common than the previously mentioned Fury and Groms: 

• 4X4 Drivetrain 

• SLT 3-Channel Transmitter 

• A more responsive 3100kv Brushless Motor 

• 80A Spektrum ESC/ Receiver 

• Spektrum S662 Steel Gear Steering Servo 

• All Metal Geared Differential (centre)  

Senton 223S 

The Senton 223S is similar to the Fury 223S, but with a few upgrades. The Senton is a 4WD short course truck with a beefier 3100kv motor and 80A ESC, an SLT 3-channel transmitter, and a stronger and tougher Spektrum S662 steering servo. It does not have a wheelie bar like the Fury. 

SKUs: Arrma Senton 223S RTR - ARA4303V4T1 (Yellow), ARA4303V4T2 (Red), ARA4303V4T3 (Blue) 

• Pros 

  • Wheels are protected from contact with other vehicles 

• Cons 

  • Body shell can make air control more difficult 

• Driving style 

  • Bashing, beginner 1/10 scale racing 

Vorteks 223S 

The Vorteks 223S is a 4WD stadium truck-styled vehicle designed to conquer any terrain - grass, asphalt, dirt, and pavement. Unique to the Vorteks are its high downforce rear wing and high traction tyres. You can prevent the vehicle from flipping over backward with a pre-installed wheelie bar.  

SKUs: Arrma Vorteks 223S RTR - ARA4305V4T1 (Red), ARA4305V4T2 (Teal), ARA4305V4T3 (Purple) 

• Pros 
  

  • High downforce wing 
    

  • High traction tyres 
    

  • Wheelie bar 
    

• Cons 
  

  • Less suited to track use 
    

• Driving style 
  

  • Bashing, stunt 

Granite 223S 

The Granite 223S 4X4 monster truck is quite similar to the Big Rock 223S, with the addition of a wheelie bar. It is more of a stunt truck than a race vehicle and does well jumping up ramps or dirt mounts. It features all-terrain tyres for driving anywhere you like! 

SKUs: Arrma Granite 223S RTR - ARA4302V4T1 (Blue), ARA4302V4T2 (Red), ARA4302V4T3 (Gun Metal) 

• Pros 

  • Wheelie bar 

• Cons 

  • Less suited to track use 

• Driving style 

  • Bashing, stunt 

Big Rock 223S 

The Big Rock 223S 4X4 monster truck is a more realistic take in terms of body styling. It drives just as great on all terrain and even features folding side mirrors! The Big Rock is more suited to stunt driving or bashing. 

SKUs: Arrma Big Rock 223S RTR - ARA4312V4T1 (Black), ARA4312V4T2 (Green), ARA4312V4T3 (Blue) 

• Pros 

  • Realistic body style with folding mirrors 

• Cons 

  • Less suited to track use 

• Driving style 

  • Bashing, stunt 

Typhon 223S 

The 223S Typhon is a highly capable RC buggy that is best off-road but is also very good on other terrains. It features a high downforce wing similar to the Vorkeks, plus narrow all-terrain wheels and a low centre of gravity. If you are looking at getting into 1/10 scale racing, the Typhon 223S is a great platform to start with.  

SKUs: Arrma Typhon 223S RTR - ARA4306V4T1 (Green), ARA4306V4T2 (Yellow) 

• Pros 

  • Great beginner track car 

  • High downforce wing 

• Cons 

  • Can be very good for on-road speedruns, but best suited for off-road use 

• Driving style 

  • Bashing, beginner 1/10 scale racing 

SKUs: Arrma Mojave Grom 223S RTR -  ARA2304ST1 (Teal) 

Overall, each of these high-performance RC cars are excellent for those looking for a great all-arounder that can tackle a variety of terrains with ease. If you like to take your remote control car to the track, the 1/10 223S Fury, Senton, or Typhon might be the best fit for you. If you prefer bashing over racing, the 223S Vorteks, Granite, and Big Rock are all great choices. If you don't have enough space to drive a 1/10 scale car or just prefer smaller vehicles you can carry in a backpack, the 223S Mojave Grom and 223S Typhon Grom are just as good (and just as fast) as the larger cars. We hope this blog can help you choose which style of the Arrma 223S Brushless series suits you best.