Shepherd VE9 EC 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis

After extensive design and testing, Shepherd Micro Racing introduces the new VE9 EC Limited Edition 1:8 Electric Onroad Chassis.  After proven results, including 2nd place at the Electric Euro Cup 2025 and finishing runner-up in 2025 BRCA 1:8 Electric National Championships, the British owner brand is doing a Limited Edition run of 50 cars, coming early 2026.  Under designer Craig Fisher, the focus points have been on simplicity of build, along with allowing optional tuning for the dedicated racer.  New features include 2-belts rather than 3 which is designed to be more efficient with instant responsiveness.  The 5mm carbon chassis includes a changeable LiPo tray allowing the use of standard or shorty LiPo batteries.  A new integrated motor bulkhead and main layshaft single unit improves drive train smoothness.

Additional VE9 EC features
Integrated chassis stiffener and fan mount.
Monocoque style central box bracing for rigidity.
Rear vertical shock mounting.
Rear axle eccentric bulkheads for belt tensioning.
Rear axle carbon inserts for lighter overall unit.
6x position one-way mount, as successfully used on our V8.3 8th on road nitro car.
New front one-way solid axle.
ESC protection box allowing easy removal for changing pinions.
‘Pick Up’ roll over hoop

Source: Shepherd [team-shepherd.com]