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July 21, 2017

Protoform Chevy Corvette C7.R 190mm body shell

Protoform brings Corvette Racing’s championship heritage to USGT class racing with the officially-licensed Corvette C7.R race body. From the signature Corvette muscular stance and swept-back roofline, to the large front splitter and side vents, every detail of the full-scale race car is captured to add scale realism to the world of 1:10 scale 190mm touring cars. The extensive decal sheet helps to deck out the biddy with Corvette branded windshield headers, “Jake” skull hood logo, number plates, and USA flags. Included with the body is an add-on rear wing with the USGT-sanctioned 10mm trim height, nylon wing struts, and mounting hardware. The body fits popular 190mm touring cars and is formed from high quality .030″ polycarbonate.

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June 16, 2017

Protoform RT-C lightweight rubber tyre oval body shell

Protoform’s latest oval racing lid is the RT-C lightweight rubber tyre body shell. The XFINITY Series continues to provide full scale stock car fans with close exciting racing in 2017. Protoform now presents an oval body inspired by the newest generation of these cars. The RT-C has a bit of a twist though, as it is configured to fit perfectly over the taller rubber and capped tyres. Rubber tyres on carpet oval cars have put driving skill and a new element of fun into the oval scene. The longer lasting rubber tyre format saves time and money as well, eliminating the tyre truing process. The RT-C offers a large rear spoiler to aid in tuning – for that perfect front to rear balance, while the left side of the body is bumped out for extra battery clearance. The RT-C is produced in high-quality .025″ polycarbonate and includes spoiler mounting hardware, protective film, window masks and a decal sheet. This body will also fit most popular 200mm sedan chassis.

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June 16, 2017

Protoform P47-N 1/10th 200mm nitro touring body shell

Protoform have introduced the next evolution of the IFMAR World title-winning P37 body shell, the P47-N. Featuring all-new aero concepts and some design cues never before seen in the class, the P47 was exhaustively tested by Protoform’s team to find a body that offers more precise and smooth steering, increased corner speed and forward bite, and additional top speed on long straights. A raised section of the left side window can be cut out to scoop air into the body for additional engine cooling, and a large high-downforce/low-drag wing complete the design. The body meets all EFRA (#2058), IFMAR and ROAR body rule requirements and is available as .025″ light weight and .030″ regular weight variant. Included with the P47 is a decal sheet, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and durable nylon wing mounting hardware.

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June 5, 2017

Protoform MS7 190mm touring car body shell – Teaser

This past weekend round 4 of the California Touring Series was held and it was Yokomo’s Ronald Völker who took the overall win using Protoform’s forthcoming all-new MS7 body shell. The code is understood to stand for MazdaSpeed7 meaning the new lid will replace or complement the iconic MazdaSpeed6, one of Protoform’s most successful 190mm touring car body shells. The MS7 is in development for some time now and we bring you more information as soon as they surface.

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May 17, 2017

Protoform US Vintage Trans Am Racing tire – Sneak Peek

Coming soon from Protoform is their first ever tire: the new official spec tire for US Vintage Trans Am Racing. Utilising the proven compounds and tire moulding expertise from Protoform’s partners at Pro-Line Racing, the tire is fully made in the USA and it will hit stores along with a line of wheels this summer.

Source: Protoform [racepf.com]

May 5, 2017

New Protoform Pro-Lite & regular weight pan car bodies

Protoform have introduced new Pro-Lite variants of their successful AMR-12, Strakka-12, BMR-12 and BMR-12.1 1/12th scale body shells as well as a regular weight variant of the Swift-235 Pro10 lid. The 1/12th bodies are made of genuine Lexan polycarbonate material and due to they very low weight they are recommended for the expert racer who is in search of the very last bit of performance. The Swift-235 body for 235mm wide Pro10 cars is moulded from 0.030″ Lexan and due to its higher stiffness and weight it is recommended for outdoor modified racing.

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April 19, 2017

Protoform R19 1/8th on-road bodyshell

Following a first teaser image Protoform have now officially introduced their all-new R19 1/8th on-road bodyshell. Featuring new aero concepts and air management contours, the body has already proven its performance in the hands of Dario Balestri. The R19 is meant to offer more steering, more downforce and an overall easier to drive feeling and it was used to capture the win at the recent Italian Constructors Championship, with two other R19’s also qualifying into the A-final at the world famous Fiorano track. The EFRA #31548 and ROAR approved body is available in two weights of genuine Lexan, as .030″ light weight and .025″ Pro-Lite weight version. Included with the body comes a decal sheet, paint-then-peel overspray film, window masks and body side-stiffeners with hardware.

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April 11, 2017

Protoform tease R19 1/8th on-road body shell

Protoform have released a first teaser image of the forthcoming R19 1/8th nitro on-road body shell. Prototypes of the body already made a first public appearance at last weekend’s Italian Constructors Championship when Dario Balesti gave the body a maiden race win while Nicola Marrone and Lamberto Collari also made for a R19 main final finish. Full details will become available in time for the release.

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