A 1/14 scale radio-controlled (RC) car is typically about 13 to 14 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide. To put that in perspective, it's roughly the size of a large shoe box. The exact dimensions depend heavily on the body style of the real vehicle it's modeled after; a 1/14 scale replica of a compact car will be smaller than one of a full-size truck.
Scale is a ratio that represents the model's size relative to the actual vehicle. A 1/14 scale means that for every 14 inches (or feet, or meters) on the real car, the RC car measures 1 inch. Since an average mid-size sedan is about 15 feet (180 inches) long, dividing that by 14 gives you approximately 13 inches. This makes 1/14 scale models a great middle-ground: they are larger and often more detailed than the very common 1/18 or 1/24 scale models, but more manageable and affordable than the larger 1/10 or 1/8 scale beasts.
These models are ideal for running indoors on smooth surfaces or outdoors on paved driveways and sidewalks. They offer a good balance of detail and performance without requiring a massive amount of space for storage or operation. When choosing, always check the product's specific dimensions, as a 1/14 scale monster truck will be much taller and potentially wider than a 1/14 scale sedan.
| Real Car Type | Approx. Real Length | 1/14 Scale Model Length |
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| Compact Car (e.g., Honda Civic) | 177 inches | 12.6 inches |
| Mid-size Sedan (e.g., Toyota Camry) | 192 inches | 13.7 inches |
| Full-size Truck (e.g., Ford F-150) | 231 inches | 16.5 inches |
| SUV (e.g., Jeep Wrangler) | 166 inches | 11.9 inches |
| Sports Car (e.g., Porsche 911) | 178 inches | 12.7 inches |
