Quick Take
Identical twins with different body shells. The Felony is a muscle car and the Infraction is a street truck, but under the skin they share the same platform, same motor, same speed. This choice is pure aesthetics plus a small weight difference.
This is the closest comparison you'll ever see in the RC world. The Arrma Felony 6S BLX and Arrma Infraction 6S BLX are built on the same platform, run the same motor, hit the same 80 mph top speed, and cost the same a premium investment. They share identical dimensions at 25.98 inches long with a 16.14-inch wheelbase and 10.79-inch width. The AWD drivetrain is shared. The electronics are shared. Even the suspension geometry is the same. So why do both exist? Body style and the subtle differences that flow from it.
The Felony weighs 10.36 lbs while the Infraction tips the scales at 11.44 lbs. That 1.08 lb difference comes entirely from the body shell and mounting hardware. The Felony wears a low-slung muscle car body inspired by American street machines, while the Infraction rocks an aggressive street truck shell. That pound-plus weight savings on the Felony translates to marginally quicker acceleration and slightly better handling response. In real driving, you'd be hard pressed to feel the difference, but it's there on a stopwatch. The lighter Felony also puts slightly less stress on the motor during acceleration, which could mean marginally better thermal performance during extended runs.
Ground clearance is where the body style matters most. The Felony sits at 0.67 inches while the Infraction rides slightly higher at 0.87 inches. That 0.2-inch difference is meaningful on imperfect pavement. Speed bumps, small debris, expansion joints, and rough asphalt are all slightly less punishing with the Infraction's extra clearance. If your driving surface has any imperfections at all, the Infraction is the safer bet. On a pristine parking lot or smooth road, the Felony's lower center of gravity gives it a theoretical handling advantage through corners. Serious speed runners who have access to perfect pavement will marginally prefer the Felony's lower profile.
Since both cars share the same AWD drivetrain, the same brushless 6S power system, and the same 5000mAh battery compatibility, runtime and performance are effectively identical. Maintenance costs are the same. Parts are interchangeable between the two platforms for everything below the body shell. Replacement bodies cost the same. Upgrade paths are the same. Even the tires and wheels are shared. Both are waterproof. From a hobby shop perspective, you're supporting the same parts bin whether you pick the Felony or the Infraction.
Value is a wash at its premium price each. You cannot make a wrong choice here from a performance standpoint. The Felony looks faster standing still with its aggressive low-profile body, and the muscle car proportions attract a certain crowd. The Infraction has more presence with its wider truck proportions and street machine aesthetic. That tiny bit of extra ground clearance makes the Infraction more practical for most real-world driving surfaces.
Realistically, walk into a hobby shop, look at both bodies on the shelf, and buy whichever one makes you grin. You're getting the same incredible on-road experience either way. If you can't decide, consider what surfaces you'll drive on most. Perfect pavement favors the Felony. Anything less than perfect favors the Infraction. But neither choice is wrong. This is one of the rare comparisons where personal taste really is the deciding factor, because the engineering underneath is identical.
The Felony weighs a pound less and sits lower. On smooth pavement, it's the sharper handler. Pick whichever body you like better. You really can't go wrong.
Full reviewThe Infraction rides 0.2 inches higher, which actually matters on real-world pavement. Same truck underneath, just a different shell.
Full reviewArrma Felony 6S BLX
Arrma Infraction 6S BLX
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