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September 25, 2026

Serpent SRX8e Gen4 1:8 eBuggy

New from Serpent comes their latest 1:8 eBuggy with the release of the GEN4 SRX8-E. At the core of the GEN4 is an all-new Factory Lightweight Competition Chassis, precision machined from premium 7075-T6 aluminum and finished with a durable hard-anodized coating for exceptional strength and long-term wear resistance. Designed from the ground up with versatility in mind, the new chassis is far more than a lightweight component – it is the foundation of an adaptable competition platform. Strategic CNC machining removes unnecessary material while preserving the rigidity required for precise suspension performance, resulting in a chassis that delivers competition-ready performance straight from the box. Unlike optional lightweight upgrades, this premium competition chassis is included as standard equipment with every SRX8-E GEN4 kit. The innovative design also provides exceptional flexibility for racers and future development. The chassis is compatible with both traditional block battery layouts and modern saddle battery configurations, giving drivers the freedom to tailor the vehicle to their preferred setup or changing racing conditions.

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September 15, 2026

Fernandez crowned Spanish 1:8 Onroad Champion

Alvaro Fernandez Calvo has secured the AECAR Spanish 1:8 Onroad National Championship title, the Serpent driver doing so in style with his third consecutive win of the season. Opening his 2026 campaign with victory at Round 1 at the AUTET track in Almussafes, and backing that up with a repeat win at Round 2, he would execute the perfect season at the CAVI track in Vigo in the northwest of the country. With the race attracting a healthy 48 entries, in qualifying Fernandez would secure the TQ ahead of the Mugen Seiki of Sergi Franch Codina, both drivers setting their fastest run in the 5th round of qualifying. In the final 22-year-old Fernandez would take his Ielasi Tuned powered 990R to the win ahead of Víctor Peláez and Jorge Martínez.

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September 15, 2026

Serpent Medius X26 Soft Topdeck

Serpent has released an optional Soft Topdeck for its Medius x26 1:10 Electric Touring Car which which the manufacturer released at the end of June. With this softer option of topdeck, you gain overall softer flex on both the steel and aluminium chassis with Serpent recommending this setup for low to medium grip asphalt, as it helps generate more overall grip. The new topdeck is not recommended for high-grip asphalt, carpet, or for use in combination with carbon chassis version of the car.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

September 3, 2026

Serpent Medius X26 Alu Chassis

Serpent has announced it is to offer the option of an aluminium chassis for its Medius x26 1:10 Electric Touring Car which went on release at the end of June. The aluminium chassis is approximately 70 grams lighter than the steel chassis, giving racer more room to fine-tune the weight balance of the car, especially in stock racing where bigger and heavier batteries are commonly used. The overall flex is slightly softer than the steel chassis and provides more rotation, making it also better suited for stock racing.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 24, 2026

Serpent 990R LRC ‘Rear low Rollcenter’ Set

Serpent has introduced this new LRC ‘Rear low Rollcenter’ Set for its 990R 1:8 Onroad car. Already proving it benefits at the highest level, Andrea Catanzani used it to claim the TQ honours at the IFMAR 1:8 Onroad World Championship in Chile, this option part works by positioning the lower suspension arms 1mm lower. This optimised rear suspension geometry results in more rear traction and more steering at corner-entry.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

August 6, 2026

Serpent adds Baldes to Electric Touring Car Program

Serpent has announced that they have added young German prospect Thilo Baldes to its 1:10 Electric Touring Car program. The now 15-year-old was already representing the manufacturer in 1:8 Onroad but will now race their Medius X26 touring car joining forces with fellow countryman and Serpent star driver Dominic Greiner who has been responsible for the car’s development. The newly crowned 1:8 Onroad Junior European Champion, gained his first experience in RC racing many years ago in the 1:10 electric class. He has since been competing successfully with the Serpent 990R in both national and international races and on the announcement said, ‘I’m really looking forward to my first race with the Serpent X26 and am very grateful to Serpent for their support. I’m convinced that Dominic Greiner, together with Serpent, has developed a very competitive car.’

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]

July 31, 2026

Serpent SRX8GTR EC 1:8 Nitro GT Kit

Having finally won the EFRA 1:8 Nitro GT European Championship with star driver Andrea Catanzani in Portugal at the end of May, Serpent is now offering a replica of the winning car with the introduction of the SRX8GTR EC. Having released their latest competition GT car, the SRX8GT R kit, last August, the upgrades on the EC edition include a more flexible 3mm flat chassis to enhance mechanical grip on the track. It also gets carbon suspension arms for increased rigidity and sharper handling. Aluminium lightweight bulkheads are now also added for improved structural strength and alignment.

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July 30, 2026

Serpent SRX8 | SRX8GT Double Cardan Joint Driveshafts

Serpent has released new Double Cardan Joint front driveshafts for its SRX8 and SRX8GT platforms that are specifically enginnered for high steering-angle applications. Traditional universal-joint drive shafts begin to bind as steering angle increases, creating additional friction, inconsistent wheel speed, and unnecessary drivetrain load. 98mm for the buggy and 94mm for GT, the Double Cardan Joint design virtually eliminates these effects, maintaining a much smoother transfer of power even beyond 30 degrees of steering angle. Designed for modern high-angle GT steering geometry, the benefits of the new shafts is lower stress on drive cups, joints, and bearings, and a more predictable steering feel under acceleration.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]