Not only does it look wicked, it's large (50cm long) and quick. In fact it's so fast that in wet conditions, you'd be better taking a pit stop and changing' those tires otherwise you'll be high tailing' it down the straight. In fact, the acceleration is so quick that the car literally skids into action, wheels spinning and rubber burning!

The remote control features two forward gears and one reverse, as well as the necessary twisting button on the side of the gun for direction. If you hit the high gear from stationery, you're likely to send the car into a spinning frenzy - a delicate fingertip is required to pulse the trigger slowly, so that a slow cruise can be maintained (vital for pit safety), before unleashing full throttle.

We tried it on a variety of surfaces, and found tarmac to be the best for grip. If you're planning to drive it over a shiny surface you'll need plenty of skill to keep the car under control. Because of the combination of speed and racing tyres, there's hours and hours of fun to be had pulling off turns, spins and figure eights manoeuvres.

The car comes complete with a rechargeable battery pack, which it's best to charge overnight for performance. The included controller (as shown below) requires a 9V battery, which is also included.