Serpent 966-E BL 1/8th scale on road chassis

Serpent has announced that they have developed the first purpose made 1/8 scale electric on road car. Based on the highly successful Serpent 966 platform, sharing its main components, but the center section is completely different and is reserved for the electric components. It features a purpose designed nylon bracket / holder for all components, such as the 2 pairs of saddle packs, the speedo and the receiver. The large high power brushless motor is securely mounted on a sturdy aluminium motor plate between the rear 2-speed bracket and the aluminum radio plate support and all elements have been positioned in such a way that an optimal weight balance of the car is maintained. The release date is expected to be mid December 2009. Serpent will also offer a conversion set, to change your 960 or 966 into a full blown electric racer.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]