Gravity CS 1:12 Mini Racer – First Look

New UK-based brand Gravity CS has given us a first look at its newly introduced CS 1:12 Mini racer.  Designed, developed and tested at a local club in South Wales by Thai designer Chalati Siwapimon, the CS draws on his background in motorsport engineering and weekend club racing.  Using the Mini Masters technical regulations as a design guideline, the CS aims to give racers more adjustment and less hassle for a price under £160 Sterling.  The chassis and its bracing have been optimised using simulation for a better stiffness-to-weight ratio, while an asymmetric rear pod improves the car’s balance.  Rear roll stiffness is set by a transverse leaf spring offering three settings from a single spring, with adjustable roll stops to control how far the pod can roll, and a rear tender spring gives more grip on corner exit and more stability on bumpy tracks.  Rear axle height can be changed quickly, and the battery can be moved forward or back to tune weight balance.  With a width of 160mm and a 175mm wheelbase, the CS uses a CSC chassis, an acetal rear pod and magenta-anodised aluminium hardware.  A limited first batch is coming soon, with more details to follow.

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