June 1, 2007
Kyosho have contacted us to tell us about their new Inferno based Ferrari F430 GT. The chassis, suspension and drivetrain are highly refined for durability and performance under the most demanding conditions, which gives the Inferno GT the highest pedigree of its class. There’s simply nothing else available on the market with the bloodlines of the GT, so be confident you’re getting the ultimate value and performance with the Inferno GT. Read more… A powerful, easy-to-tune GXR .28 (4.6cc) engine is at the heart of the GT. The engine features a large cylinder head for improved cooling, and a two-needle…
May 2, 2007
…provide wide scope for setting adjustments. Equipped with high torque digital servos, the universal joints on the front axle deliver robust running performance and reliability. Click here for full feature list and more images… Feature List – Pre painted body – 10-spoke Gun Metal Wheels – Gun metal Wing – Closed type Packaging (new design) – Transmitter KT-3HS (Frame rate 14msec) high response type – Servos KS-302DS x 2 (digital type) – Muffler IG004 (same type as Inferno US Sports) – Pressed Clutch Bell – Includes Wheel Wrench (fuel bottle and glow starter are not included) Source: Kyosho France [kyoshofrance.com]…
April 12, 2007
The picture above was spotted in this months issue of the Japanese magazine, RC Magazine. It shows a new, concept stage, project by Kyosho to make a 1/12th gas powered 4wd pan car, sporting what looks like the same Sirio .09 engine that comes with the Mini Inferno range of buggies. As my Japanese is pretty bad, all i can comment on is the picture and i have to say that it looks like a rather awkward and cramped layout with 2 belt configuration, side mounted disk brake and 2 speed gearbox. The rear top mounted exhaust just looks like…
March 23, 2007
Our mate Phil, over at the Neo Buggy Industries, has the first exclusive shots of the all new big bore shock absorbers for the Kyosho inferno. These shocks have been seen on the cars of Yuichi Kanai and Cody King at this weeks Silver State race, but World Champ Mark Pavidis didnt get a set, and by the looks of them they are in the pre production stage of development. For those techies out there i can inform you that the new shocks have an outside body diameter of 18mm with an inner diameter of 16mm and the pistons currently…
March 16, 2007
Back at the start of February we reported on these new pre painted bodyshells from Pro-Line when they were briefly shown in Germany, at the Nürnberg Toy fair, well now these bodies have been released along with the full information about them. Suitable for a number of cars including the Kyosho Inferno, Xray XB8 / Mugen MBX5 as well as a number of Monster trucks, they come pre screened (not pre cut) with a tribal design leaving you to just back the body with your favourite colour and its ready to race – no masking, no mess and no rubbish…
February 1, 2007
Kyosho have shown the all new Mini Inferno ST-09 at this years Nürnberg toy fair. The stadium truck version of the very popular Mini Inferno, the ST-09 is just a small truggy and if the Mini Inferno 09 buggy is anything to go by it should be very quick and great fun to drive. The car comes in 2 versions, the Readyset version with starter box and radio gear included and the Almost Ready to Race verison without radio and starter box, with both versions supplied with the Sirio 1.5ccm motor. Click more to see under the shell… Source: Kyosho…
December 16, 2006
More bodies today, this time from Pro Line, who have added yet another body to their Crowd Pleazer range. This one looks pretty hot and its for the Kyosho Mini Inferno and so is simply a scaled down version of the great performing Inferno body. It incorporates ultra-low styling, original bodylines, and functionality to bring you the latest in durability, versatility and high-performance race technology. Source: Pro Line [prolineracing.com]…
December 7, 2006
On Tuesday I reported about the news that Technokit was to enter the 1/8th scale buggy market. At the time I noted that its a very flooded market and it would be bigger news if a manufacturer stated that they werent going to enter this class. Well i did a little research to follow up on that comment and was amazed to have come up with a list totalling 29 31 manufacturers (that i know of) that currently have, or are close to releasing, a 1/8th scale gas powered buggy. That is a huge number of players all fighting for…
