Traxxas releases 100 mph-plus Ready-To-Race Supercar!
Posted on Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Our friends at Traxxas just announced the XO-1, a Ready-To-Race R/C car capable of 100mph! Here’s the official press release; for photos and videos, visit www.traxxas.com.
Traxxas® is The Fastest Name in Radio Control®. For over 25 years, we have made it our mission to innovate. To lead. To find the next level of performance and capability. We are driven by a passion for speed and power, and now Traxxas has redefined the meaning of both. State-ofthe- art technology. Cutting edge design. A total focus on quality and precision. All have been distilled into one vehicle that could only come from Traxxas. 0-60 in 2.3 seconds. 0-100 in 4.92 seconds. Top speed over 100MPH!
Simply put, XO-1 is the world’s fastest Ready-To-Race Supercar. The heart of the XO-1 is its power system. The unique speed control and ‘Big Block’ motor combination is based on the proven Castle Creations Mamba Monster. From its integrated capacitor bank to the proprietary software created just for XO-1, the Mamba Monster Extreme ESC represents the ultimate in big-volt power delivery. The Big Block motor features a finned, heat-dissipating can, premiumquality ABEC-1 bearings, sintered Neodymium magnets, and superior electromagnetic design for massive acceleration and true supercar performance with the largest brushless motor ever offered in a Ready- To-Race model.
XO-1 unleashes its brutal brushless power through all four tires via a shaft-driven All Wheel Drive system equipped with the patentpending Cush Drive™ system. A custom-shaped elastomer damper between the spur gear and the drive hub absorbs drivetrain shocks. The result is instant acceleration with no wasted power. New splinedsteel driveshafts transfer power to 17mm aluminum hex hubs and spin on oversized 6X12mm bearings. Every component is designed to marshal XO-1’s incredible power into relentless acceleration and breathtaking velocity.
At speed, XO-1’s advanced aerodynamics press it to the track with downforce generated by the front splitter, channeled chassis extensions, functional diffuser, and aggressive rear wing. Only Traxxas has incorporated the proven air-management systems of road racing cars into an ultra-high performance radio control model. With such incredible speed and power comes a responsibility for precision control, and XO-1 delivers with the TQi and Docking Base, a breakthrough innovation that turns your iPhone® or iPod touch® into a powerful tuning tool. The full-color display combines with the Traxxas Link™ App to deliver an intuitive, high-definition, graphical user interface that makes it simple to optimize your radio system for ultimate vehicle control.