Schumacher Menace GTR
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The Schumacher Menace GTR is a radio-controlled car made by Schumacher Racing Products, powered by a nitro fuel engine. It is essentially a Schumacher Menace made into an on-road car. This is accomplished using lower shock towers, shorter dampers, different tires, wheels and other small adjustments. The end result is an on-road car that is just as fast as the Schumacher Fusion in a straight line speed but that can corner a lot faster due to its wider chassis and more stable nature.
Schumacher also produce an electric powered version, the Schumacher GTRe, which is similar in design but with a 540-size electric motor. The GTRe also includes the three-speed gearbox and disc brake system, something which is highly unusual for an electric RC-car of this type -- electric on-road cars usually use motor braking and no gearbox.
[edit] Specifications
- Type: 1:8, 4WD, on-road.
- Engine: .21 (3.5cc) ABC Pro Engine, Thunder Tiger.
- Maximum power: 2.1 HP at 38,000 RPM.
- Maximum engine RPM: 40,000 RPM.
- Gearbox: Three gears (fixed).
- Brakes: Crossdrilled carbon fiber single disk/stainless steel calipers.
- Weight: 2.4 kg (dry).
- Fuel tank: 125cc.
- Chassis: 3.0 mm aluminium (anodized).
- Body: Lexan (McLaren F1 GTR).
- Length: 500 mm.
- Suspension: Independent C-hubs, adjustable camber and toe.
- Dampers: Oil-filled dampers with springs, aluminium (anodized).
- Drivetrain: 4WD by extra wide belt.
- Front Wheels: Chrome Plastic Spoke-Style 27x55mm.
- Rear Wheels: Chrome Plastic Spoke-Style 37x55mm.
- Front Tires: Treaded Rubber 33x77mm.
- Rear Tires: Treaded Rubber 43x77mm.
[edit] Performance
- 0-60 MPH: Estimated under 2 seconds with ideal configuration and conditions.
- Top speed: 80 MPH with high speed gearing.
[edit] External links
- Schumacher - official site
- RC Universe - RC Universe review
- Gaz Designs - GTRe information site
