Roche Rapide P12V3 1:12 Kit

1:12 World Championship winning manufacturer Roche has announced the release of the V3 version of its Rapide P12 1:12 chassis.  Coming a year and a half after the V2 was presented, the new car from the Hong Kong manufacturer features a new narrow design 7075 aluminium main chassis, it narrower overall side shape reducing ground touch.  The Rapide P12V3 also gets wider front graphite lower arms to improve handling and more smooth cornering.  Another one of the 15 updates on the new car include the new design aluminium battery tray that has updated main chassis mounting positions and electric items installing position to improved chassis flex and balancing.

New features of the Rapide P12V3

NEW design narrow 7075 aluminium main chassis. Narrower overall side shape to reduce ground touch.
NEW design wider front graphite lower arm. Improve handling and more smooth cornering.
NEW 1.6mm graphite front brace. Provide more mechanical grip, faster cornering.
NEW lightweight graphite front lower bumper.
NEW 3D printed rubber bumper.
NEW 1.0mm upper brace. Chassis flex adjustable for different track condition.
NEW design aluminium battery tray. Updated main chassis mounting positions and electric items installing position to improved chassis flex and balancing.
NEW graphite top plate, battery installing easily.
NEW 3mm graphite pod link plate. Improved durability.
NEW design single piece rear body post plate. Improved stability for side spring mount.
NEW design long side damper set.
NEW design aluminium lightweight motor mount and left bulkhead. Updated lower position for rear axle holder.
NEW lightweight rear axle holder. Improved cornering speed and lower rear axle position.
Hardened hollow lightweight steel rear solid axle. Durability and stability.
UPDATED 7075 aluminium centre pivot brace and pivot ball mounts to reduce the weight.
NEW titanium centre pivot ball improve durability.

Source: Roche [rocherc.com]