Originally Posted by
xirton
Those numbers sounds a little optimistic (as usual on the web). A 1/8 scale 6S system, like the Mamba Monster 2200kv combo, typically puts out around 2000 watts (2.7hp). The 1717 about 30% more (3.5 hp).
Your guess is just about right though. A twin setup would theoretically give you 5.4hp then.
If that's the case then one 2028 which is rated at 10hp should be more than enough to reach 120mph if I can have gearing made for it. But it falls back to distance to run and the radio