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February 15, 2024

Protoform 1970 Plymouth Barracuda for VTA Class

A big category in its home US market, Protoform as released a 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Clear Body for the VTA Class. They are once again throwing it back to the glory days of American road racing with the latest entry in their line of bodies for Vintage Trans-Am racing. From its muscular stance and hood scoop to the deep-set front grille and built-in rear spoiler, all the details of the classic Mopar are faithfully recreated in 1:10 detail. This body is made from high-quality polycarbonate in the USA and includes an extensive decal sheet with fender stripes along with window masks.

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August 4, 2023

Protoform Venturi GT 1:28 body

Having released the Venturi GT 1:10 body back in June, Protoform has now released a 1:28 version for high-competition 1:28 racing. The Venturi combines scale looks with all-out performance on the track for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. Venturi GT takes inspiration from a new wave of hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches give the Venturi an aggressive GT-style aesthetic, while the deeply sculpted side panels provide superior side bite and overall body rigidity. The body is made in the USA from lightweight, high-quality, super-durable polycarbonate and comes complete with decal sheet including windshield headers and number plates and wing mounting hardware.

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June 22, 2023

Protoform Venturi GT 190mm body

Protoform has released the Venturi GT body, a new contender in the popular USGT class. Combining scale looks with performance on the track, the Venturi GT takes inspiration from a new wave of hypercars, featuring a low-CG, cab-forward design sure to provide exceptional handling characteristics while also looking stunning on the track. The super low-slung hood and raised wheel arches give the Venturi an aggressive GT-style aesthetic, while the deeply sculpted side panels provide superior side bite and overall body rigidity. The rear wing features two trim lines: a lower 10mm tall line for USGT-sanctioned racing, and a taller cut line for no-holds-barred club racing where extra rear downforce is needed. Fully approved for competition by USGT rules, Venturi GT is produced in high-quality clear polycarbonate, coming in at around 85-90g race-ready weight. A comprehensive decal sheet including windshield headers and number plates, wing mounting hardware, and paint-then-peel overspray film are all included.

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April 7, 2023

Protoform ARRMA Ford Mustang

Protoform has released a 1:7 NASCAR Ford Mustang for ARRMA owners. In 2022, NASCAR completely refreshed the look of their cars to add more details of their street counterparts and now Protoform has captured all the details of the 1:1 Cup Series Mustang for owners of the Infraction and Limitless chassis. Officially licensed by both NASCAR and Ford, this body comes clear so that you can paint it up in your favourite NASCAR driver’s scheme or create your own with the included numbers and sponsor decals. It includes a full set of detailed graphics such as windshield frames, sponsor logos, and side skirts. The body is made in the USA from durable 1.5mm thick high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film. Also included are a custom add-on front splitter and rear spoiler with mounting hardware to complete the super-scale look.

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January 19, 2023

Protoform 1:28/Mini-Z P63 Body

Protoform has released its first aerodynamic solution for high-competition 1:28 scale racing with the release of the pocket sized P63. A name and body style that 1:10 scale touring car fans will be familiar with, the P63 is now available for your Mini-Z or other 1:28 scale 98mm wheelbase on-road car. This ultra-high downforce, super low-CG aerodynamic body shell was designed with the racer in mind, catering to the Super Stock and Modified 1:28 racing classes.

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December 30, 2022

20-years of Touring Car bodyshell evolution by Jilles Groskamp – Video

World Champion Electric Touring Car ace Jilles Groskamp has wrapped up 2022 with an interesting video showing the evolution of the electric touring car body shell over the last 20-years. Having gathered together of his old race bodies, which have been in storage in his father Frank’s house, the collection includes many that we here at Red RC have had the pleasure of photographing in the heat of battle. Most notable of these are his 2009 European winning Protoform Speed 6 and his 2012 World Championship winning Protoform LTC-R. Interestingly, the factory Infinity driver concludes the video on the topic of how the so called ‘Touring Car bodyshell’ no longer has any resemblance to an actual touring car and adds he hopes the rules will be adapted to try bring them back to resembling the real thing in the future. Another interesting point is how the bodyshell is now almost half the weight of that of two decades ago.

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December 22, 2022

Protoform Speed3 190mm FWD TC Body

Protoform has just introduced its latest body for high-competition 1:10 Front Wheel Drive Electric Touring Car Racing, the Speed3. The striking new body takes styling cues from popular Japanese hot hatches competing in full-scale TCR classes around the globe, featuring aggressive fender flares and a slammed hatchback roofline. The Speed3 also features the easiest mounting of any Protoform body yet. Returning are their signature mounting marks inside the front wheel arches, allowing you to choose your body positions in 2mm increments up to +8mm. In addition, are sets of markings on the hood and rear bumper to easily line up your body posts no matter what you prefer. This body is designed to meet the new FWD Global Body Spec rules and is fully approved for EFRA competition (#5004). It’s made in the USA from high-quality, super-durable 0.7mm polycarbonate and is supplied complete with convenient plastic wing buttons and under-wing “nuts”, with M3 mounting screws. A stylish decal sheet, window masks, and overspray film complete the package.

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September 16, 2022

Protoform Ford Mustang GT body

Protoform is bringing some American Muscle styling to the popular ARRMA Felony 6S platform with the release of the 2021 Ford Mustang GT body. What better way for Blue Fans to deck out their street-basher than with the legendary Ford Mustang nameplate? PF has combined the signature wide-mouth grille, hood scoops, and powerful stance of the 1:1 6th-Gen S550 Mustang with some pro-touring tuner style fender flares to transform the look of your car. Included is a sculpted rear wing to complete the super-scale look. The bodyshell is formed from durable 1.5mm thick high-quality polycarbonate with paint-then-peel overspray film, and it also includes a detailed decal sheet and wing mounting hardware. This body was designed with wider rear fenders as a direct fit for the Felony to clear the 53/107 tires. It will work with Infraction rear tires, but to get the optimal look and fit, you can optionally choose to either widen the rear of your Infraction™ chassis with stock rear tires or use Felony rear tires with modifications to the rear gear ratio.

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