Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Viktor Wilck joins Speed Passion Categories - Speed Passion, Electric, On Road, Racing, Drivers - comments closed 
Following in the foot steps of his Tamiya team mate Jilles Groskamp, Viktor Wilck has signed a deal to use Speed Passion motors for the rest of the season, with an option for 2009. Formerly running with the Team Orion units, the Swedish driver who won the DHI Cup earlier this year, was using the new motors for the first time at last weekends LRP race in which he finished in 3rd position.
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Groskamp officially joins Speed Passion Categories - Speed Passion, Electric, International, Racing, Drivers - comments closed
Jilles Groskamp will officially represent Speed Passion for the remainder of the racing season. In the pit area here at the 2nd round of the Much More backed ETS, the top International Tamiya driver confirmed to us that he has agreed a deal with Speed Passion to supply him with motors for the rest of the year. Jilles has run the Hong Kong made motors since the beginning of the season but only inked a deal at the TITC in Thailand 2 weeks ago that will also see the Dutch driver race Speed Passion at this year’s World Championships.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Speed Passion Competition 2.0 motors Categories - Speed Passion, Motors, Electric, Products - comments closed 
Speed Passion have released the 2nd generation of their competition series brushless motors. Featuring a new design for enhanced power band and higher performance, the new lightweight design helps improve the balance of your car while an improved torque design give higher efficiency. The motors sport a new titanium grey colour and a neat, easy to understand, timing advance decal on the motors back plate. Available in 2.5T, 3.5T, 4.0T, 4.5T, 5.5T and 6.5T.
Source: Speed Passion [speedpassion.net]
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Speed Passion Wireless Power Categories - Speed Passion, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed
Speed Passion have announced details of a future product line, which they say looks set to revolutionize both gas and electric R/C racing. Their rather criptic release states:
We are proud to bring the Power of freedom, “The wireless power”. “Reduction” is one of the ways to help to protect the Earth. Imagine playing with an R/C car, boat, or soft air gun without chargers, power supplies, and extra battery packs. No more worries about battery pack quality, and chasing constant small advances in battery capability and size. Saving you time and money and developing new ideas to improve your skills in order to enjoy the pure fun of R/C.
What product they are announcing I dont know, but the picture above shows version 1.2 of the Wireless Power prototype, which looks like a speed controller with battery inputs that has a built 2.4Ghz system, judging by the aerial. Speed Passion will release more details every month in the lead up to its 2009 release date.
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Saturday, January 26, 2008
Speed Passion 17.5T BL Motor Categories - Speed Passion, Motors, Electric, Products - comments closed
Following on from the success of their new range of brushless motors, Speed Passion have announced the release of the latest motor, the ultra sportsman brushless stock motor. A 17.5 turn “Stock” motor, the ultra sportsman meets ROAR requirements, and along with the 13.5T motor has an improved bottom power band which allows you to run better gear ratio for more top speed and longer run time. Also new from Speed Passion is the release of a high power active capacitor for the company’s GT ESC that has been specially designed for racing. This new capacitor improves braking, punch and bottom end power as well as helping provide better response in racing conditions while reducing temperatures.
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Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Speed Passion Endless off road BL motors Categories - Speed Passion, Motors, Electric, Off Road, Products - comments closed
Speed Passion have released 2 new competition off road brushless motors, suitable for 1/10th EP and EP truck racing, under the name Endless. The new motor can design, combined with the new rotor design, provides more consistent performance and a highly efficienct power band. These motors are available in 7.5R and 8.5R and work great with the Speed Passion Feigao brushless ESC, providing smooth power and lots of punch.
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Thursday, November 29, 2007
Speed Passion Ultra Sportsman BL motors Categories - Speed Passion, Motors, Electric, Products - comments closed 
Speed Passion have been in contact to inform us about their new range of brushless stock motors. Following the success of the company’s ‘Super Sportsman’ series of brushless stock motors they have now introduced the full range of their next generation brushless stock motors called the ‘Ultra Sportsman’, that includes a 9.5/19T, 10.5T, 11.5/23T and 13.5/27T. The new Ultra Sportsman provide a longer product life cycle, super long life with consistent performance & power for at least 4 to 6 months and all motors have been designed for high performance in on and off road racing.
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Thursday, November 1, 2007
Speed Passion Gran Turismo & Feigao ESCs Categories - Speed Passion, Controllers, Electric, Products - comments closed 
Speed Passion were in contact to tell us about their new line of brushless speed controllers, called the Gran Turismo and Feigao. The Gran Turismo has been designed for competition touring car racing and can handle 2.5R brushless motors, or 4 turn brushed motors, and has a maximum output current of 600A. It comes with a built in green power feature that gives you consistent power delivery and longer run times, and it also allows you to adjust the brushless motor timing using its 8 built-in modes. The Feigao on the other hand is designed for use with Pro Stock on road racing, or modified off road class racing, working best with 9.5, 10.5 11.5 and 13.5R BL motors. With a maximum current of 240A, the ESC can handle up to 5.5R motors with 6 cells or a 4.5R with 5 cells. This ESC features a special racing design program that allows the user to adjust the start, punch and braking.
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