To celebrate its 30th anniversary Hong Nor will release a new X3GTS Nitro version 30th anniversary limited edition. This new 1/8 4wd nitro on-road kit will have a newly designed Front/Rear aluminum gearbox that will make it easier for the driver to change the differential.
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Kyosho: 1969 Camaro Z/28 Blue – FW06
09 Jan 2020
Kyosho has released a replica of the 1969 Camaro Z/28 Blue on the FW06 platform: a user-friendly, Rady To Run introduction to GP touring cars. The 2-speed automatic transmission combines with the high-power new KE15SP engine to make full use of the power band and maximize performance from Japanese brand’s proven shaft-driven 4WD chassis.
By Xtreme Racer in 1/8th scale, Engine, Maxima, Nitro
Maxima Mx has announced their forthcoming B4 3.5cc off-road nitro engine for 1/8th Scale Racing Car. The B4 Engine is based on the O.S. Speed Power Plants and will be available as low profile heatsink (B4S) or standard heatsink (B4R). Both engines come pre-run and are available for pre-order. By pre-ordering you can add a special back plate with your name engraved.
It’s finals day of the 2019 EFRA 1/8th Track Euros: we’ll have great action all day and then two main finals for the Euro “B” and then the Main European championship Final! Who is going to be the new European Champion? Let’s find out together thanks to the EFRA official live stream produced by RC Racing TV.
France – All the action from the 2019 European Championship 1/8 track with Final qualifying and then the super- exciting Super Pole competition.
XTR Racing: AR3 Tuned Engine for 1/8 off-road
12 Jun 2019
XTR RACING have introduced the new AR3 TUNED nitro engine designed for 1/8 scale of road RC models. AR3 engine is based on the last European Champion engine but incorporates numerous improvements and refinements with focus on maximum bottom and top-end power. The 3-port engine is designed and manufactured in Slovakia (Europe) and includes a ceramic bearing and diamond-coated crankshaft.
Team Shepherd: Velox V8.2
10 Jun 2019
Team Shepherd has revealed the Velox V8.2. This new racing 1/8 scale nitro car is based on the World and European Championship winning Velox V8 “WC” platform and is characterized by the use of high quality materials as well as precise manufacturing.
The brand new chassis of this nitro racer got improved flex characteristics and the optional carbon fiber inserts allows for better aerodynamics through a closed underbody. Pronounced chamfering gives even more room for chassis movement on fast cornering and the smaller battery holder fits logically into the lines of the vehicle.
Mugen: Ninja JX21-B05 Buggy Engine
20 Mar 2019
The Japanese Mugen Racing released the innovative Ninja JX21-B05 Off-Road Buggy Engine that features a 3-port long-stroke design that offers smooth low-end power and exceptional mid to top-end power. The crankcase, backplate and carburetor feature a new design. The new DLC-coated crankshaft is silicone filled and has two tungsten counterweights for smooth rotation and better balancing.