Italian manufacturer Capricorn, better known for the gas cars, have announced they will be entering the electric 190mm touring car market with a new offering. We have been sent some CAD images of the car, but with no other details, however it looks fairly conventional as most touring cars do these days. The car is expected to be available by the end of this month, with more information and images to follow.
We didn’t have to wait long for the full details on the new Xray T4, following the teaser we published earlier today, with the Slovakian company releasing the complete product details and images of their new touring car. The goal of the new car was to get it as low as possible, lighter and with the most optimum and even flex characteristics. While it is a completely new car the T4 all about refinement and attention to detail.
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Xray have continued to release more information on their all new T4 190mm touring car platform ahead of its release. Currently in action at the Xray Asia Challenge race in Bangkok, Thailand the car is completely new with the most noticeable difference being the lower shock towers and super low profile shock absorbers and tweak free servo mount. Xray have released a complete list of changes for the new car which you can see below with further details expected in the coming days.
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The RC10B44 is a proven winning platform with two IFMAR World Championships and four ROAR National titles under its belt. The B44.2 Factory Team kit takes the next step in drawing out every opportunity to maximize the 4WD buggy’s potential. The big news on the B44.2 is the new Factory Team 12mm ‘Big Bore’ hard-anodized shocks. The shocks feature threaded collars, machined aluminium shock caps with bleed screws, and are completed with TiN “Gold” 3mm shock shafts. The end result is a 12mm shock that delivers a plush and compliant ride that keeps the B44.2’s tires planted on the ground.
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Rumored for some time now is the appearance of a new electric touring car from Slovakian manufacturer Xray. Started in 1999 the T-line of cars is a very successful part of the touring car scene for over a decade now and with the T4 called platform Xray want to mark their spot in the RC history books. Nothing is known yet in terms of specifications but as Xray already released a teaser the official announcement should not be too far away.
Source: Xray [teamxray.com]
Serpent introduce the S811 Cobra 2.0, the evolution of the successful cobra platform. The buggy incorporates many subtile changes to make for more steering and a more responsive rear end. This was achieved by a wider rear end with a new geometry, more rear traction and a wider sweet spot. The updated rear shocks with longer piston rod and longer shock bodies moved to the rear of the wishbones and are protected by new lexan dirt shields. Also included in the kit is the Avenger cab forward body, four white colour disc wheels as well as larger bearings in the steering blocks, rear uprights and transmission as seen in the previous TE version.
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Spec-R have announced their new release, the R1 1/10 electric touring car. Featuring high strength and high precision anodized alloy parts for added durability and style, the back bone is the ultra narrow chassis design made from high quality 2.5mm carbon, with a 2mm thick upper deck. Slimmer transmission/motor mount components are designed for improved handling and smoothness and dual bellcrank steering gives precise cornering performance. The front/rear suspension arm mounts are fully adjustable and as you would expect from Spec-R there is a lightweight and smooth rear gear differential included.
Seen at this Summer’s World Championships and building on the winning heritage from the multi-Champion Gen-XL and Xi, the new Xti (Transverse or Inline) from CRC elevates 1:12th scale racing to the next level offering new and exciting features. The Xti features true inline battery configuration with a full size 1s IFMAR/ROAR battery pack. Unlike the some of the off-center ‘longitudinal battery pack designs’ that have popped up, CRC’s true inline configuration yields total balance and symmetry. Also new on the Xti, CRC’s infinitely adjustable Slider Rear Pod. The Slider Pod is a full aluminum motor pod with infinitely adjustable rear ride height. The Xti continues with their dual damper tube design and leads the way with the best-in-class rear damper, the CRC Encore shock.
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