XRAY just announced a new electric off-road buggy that sounds like an enthusiast's wet dream. Called the XRAY XB808E, the 1/8-scale racer is the battery-powered version of the company's much-lauded nitro buggy, the XB808.
First, the biggest selling point: it's an XB808 ported to run on an electric motor. If you're familiar with the platform, you'll know just how much acclaim and awards it's received since the first model dropped back in 2004, practically affirming the new vehicle's racing credentials.
Chassis has been redesigned for the XB808E, taking into account the different load requirements of the all-electric model. Built with 7075 T6 hard-anodized aluminum, it has been strategically machined in low-stress areas to provide lightness, without affecting strength. It's robotically hardcoated too, with countersunk screw holes on the bottom.
It uses the proven Zero Kingpin suspension found on the nitro versions, with the suspension geometry fine-tuned for even better handling. Drivetrain is similarly carried over from the XB808, with direct central shaft connection to pinion gears, optimal ratios and 22 high-speed, rubber-sealed bearings for maximum performance. Notable details include chassis-centralized parts for a low center of gravity, optimized weight balance for easy jumps, HUDY pinions, spurs and crown gears, front and rear anti-roll bars, graphite shock towers and adjustable HUDY turnbuckles.
The XRAY XB808E is only available as a kit, with a badass-looking ultra-low body. You'll need to supply the batteries and motors, apart from having to build the whole thing, so this should be better suited for intermediate and advanced racers. No exact release date yet, but it's being priced at around $510.
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