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January 30, 2009

Capricorn RC CL-12ETX .12 engine

Capricorn RC have been very busy lately it seems, and today sees the announcement of more releases, this time its their new competition .12 engine, the CL-12ETX, the newest evolution of Capricorn Competition racing engines. This engine has been updated with new timing on the liner, adopting the Sirio XXX port timing for better response in the bottom end and higher top end speed, while the crankshaft has been hand modified and polished. This engine also uses a rear ceramic bearing and this is mounted into the new silver customized Capricorn crankcase. Available now.

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January 27, 2009

Reedy 121VR .21 Off-Road Competition Engine

Reedy have finally released their all-new 121VR .21 Off-Road Competition Nitro Engine. Designed in-house by their esteemed engineering staff and track-tested by racing team drivers such as Ryan Maifield, Craig Drescher and Richard Saxton, this engine has been produced using state-of-the-art materials and high-tech manufacturing processes. The result is a race-proven engine that is capable of producing world-class power and fuel economy with a driver-friendly linear power band.

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January 27, 2009

MLC Special .09 fuel

More new items from MLC, the brand of 8-time World Champion Lamberto Collari, who have released this new product into their range of fuels. Specifically formulated for use with .09 size engines, like those found in the Kyosho Spada amongst others, this new fuel will boost performance of the engine while protecting the internals. Available in 500ml bottles.

Source: MLC [mlcollari.com]

January 27, 2009

Team Orion Alpha line engines

Team Orion have announced a complete new series of engines for 2009 called Alpha line. Developed by Adrien Bertin, these engines (.12, .21 & .24) represent the finalization of his previous engine projects and fulfill the market‘s request for high performance engines at a competitive price. Using standard crankshaft technology and other proven components reduces costs while maintaining high performance and reliability. Available for Off-road and On-Road cars, the Alpha Line is a straightforward range of engines, with the ABI marked engines being the top end competition versions, fitted with ceramic bearings, optimized crankshaft and ABI spec tolerances. Designed by a World Champion, produced by a World champion manufacturer and made for the next World Champion, Alpha line engines, for the cost conscious drivers that want the best performance standard technology can offer.

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January 20, 2009

Sirio to debut 2009 engine line

Following on from our story on Sunday regarding the production of the new Team Orion engines going to the Star Motor Engineering plant, some elements of what our source told us were not correct particularly regarding the future of Sirio. Having spoken to Andrea Rossi (pictured above) he wishes to assure our readers that Sirio is still very strong and will be present at next months toy fair showing off their new line of engines for the 2009 season. We will be reporting live from the show floor in Nuremberg and will be bringing you details of these new motors. We apologise sincerely for any inconvienience caused.

January 18, 2009

Team Orion to get Star Motor treatment

Team Orion move to Sirio

According to a reliable source in the U.S., it is believed that Kyosho and Team Orion have begun working with Star Motor Engineering, the Italian engine plant that makes Sirio, to produce their newest range of engines under the Team Orion label. Following the recent departure from the company by Andrea Rossi, it is understood that former employee and current Team Orion engine man Adrien Bertin moved in to take over production, essentially continuing on the work he did 2 years previously when he worked at the company. Kyosho, who had a strong relationship with Sirio in the past, had that relationship come to an end regarding supply of motors to their race team in mid 2007, but the distribution of engines by the Japanese company had continued in certain markets. The CRF engines, which use their patented special crankshaft, will continue to be made by Picco in Italy. It is also understood that the Sirio brand name will no longer exist following this deal. We expect an official announcement in or around the Nuremberg toy fair at the beginning of February.

UPDATE: Andrea Rossi has confirmed to us that Star Motor Engineering will produce the new line up of Team Orion engines, but he also assured us that despite continued ‘rumours’, both he and Sirio are staying put. Good news.

January 15, 2009

Team Orion CRF 21 US Spec engine

Team Orion have officially announced the CRF 21 US Spec buggy engine, which is the result of intensive testing with the collaboration of team drivers Ryan Cavalieri, Jorn Neumann and Philipp Guschl. With the introduction of new types of cars with lighter components, it appeared that the existing CRF engine was too powerful, so they created a new specification engine. This new motor keeps the incredible torque but delivers the power in a smoother way as requested by the team, while at the same time getting better mileage efficiency.

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January 9, 2009

Novarossi R21 3.5cc buggy engine

Novarossi have released their R21, 3.5cc buggy engine. This 3 port motor is an entry level engine that features a large black and white head, easy to tune carburettor and good quality materials used throughout. Available exclusively through Racing Experience in France, it is available with or without pullstart.

Source: Racing Experience [racing-experience.fr]