Many, many photos of the Sloter Lola T70 can be seen at this link.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Saturday, August 30, 2008
9ff GT9 in Details
Breaking the 400 km/h (249mph) barrier is no simple task and Porsche specialist tuner, 9ff, from Papenburg Germany have done so with honour. However, despite celebrated claims of breaking the world-record for road-going vehicles at 409 km/h, our research tells us this ain't so.Regardless, after a couple years of GT9 coverage, 9ff has finally revealed all of the sumptuous technical details, production and pricing of its 400 km/h projectile.
Starting with its powerplant, the 996 Turbo sourced motor has been bored out to 4.0-liters which includes reworked turbos, dry sump oil lubrication system, titanium connecting rods, forged pistons and a 24 carat hard gold plated induction plate. The result is 987 PS / 726 kW at 7,850 rpm. The maximum torque of 964 Nm is reached at 5,970 rpm. Transmission is race prepared sequential unit.
The suspension is electronically adjustable aluminium shock absorbers in connection with double spring rate McPherson front axle and horizontal push-rods at the 5-link rear axle. Brakes disks are ceramic sandwiched by front 6- and rear 4-piston calipers. Special brake pads and an individually engineered race-ABS complete the system.
Lastly, the body is a Frankenstein of sorts, taking the front end of the Porsche GT3 model with a tubular steel-grid and developed a chassis made of very strong yet lightweight carbon and Kevlar fibre.
Vital to reaching speeds over 400 km/h, the under-body casing integrates a wind diffuser which generates additional downforce and stability at high speeds. Additionally, the low height of only 1,180 mm presents an increased aerodynamic profile while giving striking exotic look.
9ff will produce only 20 units of the GT9 for the price of 498,000 Euros.
Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 goes to 584hp, by IMSA
The Lamborghini LP540-4 was first unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show earlier this year, it is powered by a 5.2-liter V10 engine and as the name suggest pumps out 560 ponies and features a 4WD Viscous Traction system. This is the sort of package that puts the it's big brother Murciélago under a lot of pressure to come out with something even more spectacular and Lambo tuning specialists IMSA are hardly doing it any favours.IMSA have introduced a new sports exhaust system to the model which adds an even stronger melody to the engine and brings total power output to 584hp. The exterior modifications include a new set of lightweight alloys and sports suspension kit along with an aerodynamic enhancing carbon fibre rear wing.
New Sloting Plus wheels
New Sloting Plus wheels and other products can be found at Professor Motor at this link.
From Jacques at Sloting Plus:
This wheel, as the previous models, doesn't need insert because this is already integrated in the design. The model is drawn to fit a greater number of sizes, both in diameter and in width, in order to satisfy the customer as well on the esthetic and dynamic point of view.
To make the size identification easier, we have innovated by drawing a channel with a green mark on the 15,9 x 8,5 and 15,9 x10 sizes, two channels with a blue mark on the 16,5 x 8,5 and 16,5 x 10 sizes and finally three channels with a red mark on the 16,9 x 8,5 and 16,9 x 10 sizes . No channel on the smallest 15 x 8,5 size.
Wheels are in a very light and resistant Aluminium-Magnesium alloy with a weight between 0,6 g (for the smallest size) to 0,9 g (for the biggest size) !
The "zigzag" design of the holes is conceived to avoid the abnormal usury of the tire and beyond this it authorize the use of low profile tires that are not adjusted to wheels with bigger diameter holes.
From Jacques at Sloting Plus:
This wheel, as the previous models, doesn't need insert because this is already integrated in the design. The model is drawn to fit a greater number of sizes, both in diameter and in width, in order to satisfy the customer as well on the esthetic and dynamic point of view.
To make the size identification easier, we have innovated by drawing a channel with a green mark on the 15,9 x 8,5 and 15,9 x10 sizes, two channels with a blue mark on the 16,5 x 8,5 and 16,5 x 10 sizes and finally three channels with a red mark on the 16,9 x 8,5 and 16,9 x 10 sizes . No channel on the smallest 15 x 8,5 size.
Wheels are in a very light and resistant Aluminium-Magnesium alloy with a weight between 0,6 g (for the smallest size) to 0,9 g (for the biggest size) !
The "zigzag" design of the holes is conceived to avoid the abnormal usury of the tire and beyond this it authorize the use of low profile tires that are not adjusted to wheels with bigger diameter holes.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
SCX Pro Audi w/25,000 rpm motor!
The new Pro Audi comes with the new RX-4H, 25,000 rpm motor.
A note for full disclosure, I work for SCX in marketing in North America.
DaveK
SCX North America
A note for full disclosure, I work for SCX in marketing in North America.
DaveK
SCX North America
Chrysler Crossfire
Chrysler Crossfire
Base MSRP: $34,735
Base Invoice: $32,162
Fuel: 3.2l/195.2
Engine: Gas v6
MPG City/Highway: 18/25
Transmission: 5-speed a/t
Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Doors: 2
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Two New Scaleauto Motors
Scaleauto, a division of MRRC, has brought us a pair of dark blue motors, both rated 20,000 RPM/12v. The S-Can (type FC-130) is rated 170 gcm stall torque at 12v, and the long can (type FK-180) is rated 260 gcm torque. Both motors have ball bearings, which provide minimal friction, while eliminating motor shaft endplay. Small bits of blue epoxy on the armatures show the motors were balanced at the factory. No-load RPM testing with a tachometer showed that two samples of the FC-130 (the standard sized motor for most slot cars) revved to 23,147 RPM/12v, and 24,351 RPM/12v. This is significantly faster than the motors' rating. Torque of the slower motor was measured with an arm secured to the shaft, pushing down on a scale. Nine readings around a single rotation were measured, with an average reading that equates to 151 gcm/12v. This falls a little short of the claimed torque. When the power is computed using half the torque and half the RPM, we find a maximum of 8.74 Watts at the power peak (in the torque and RPM mid range). This is nearly the same as the Slot.It orange endbell, 21.5k rated motor that is standard in Slot.It cars (which testing shows performance around 23k RPM, and about 9-10 Watts). So, this motor will be a big upgrade for cars with standard Scalextric, Fly, or Carrera motors, and may compete with the best and fastest on many small and medium home tracks.
One sample of the long can was tested next. No-load RPM was 21,669 RPM/12v, and torque was 294 gcm (claimed RPM is 20k, and torque is 260 gcm). Based on these key findings, mid-range output wattage computes to a maximum of 15.93 Watts. This compares favorably to 21k and 25k NSR Kings, and the Slot.It Boxer 2 (which recent testing of one example showed slightly under the claimed torque value).
The case is painted in a rich shade of dark blue, possibly as nice to look at as the famous red cans sold by Scaleauto.
Thanks to MRRC for generously supplying Slot Car News with samples to test.
Slot MiniAuto #47 September
COMUNICADO DE PRENSA
SLOT MINIAUTO 47 - SETIEMBRE
El Lola T70 Spyder, la esperada novedad de Sloter, acapara el protagonismo de la portada del mes de Setiembre. Por otro lado se destaca también la aparición del primer modelo de Flyer’s, el Riley MK XI. En el interior se pueden encontrar las pruebas del Ford Galaxie de Revell, BMW 320 SI de Superslot, Ford GT MKIV de NSR, el nuevo Acura LMP2 de Ninco, y el Mitsubishi Pajero TT de la serie Vintage de Scalextric.
PRESS RELEASE
SLOT MINIAUTO 47 – SEPTEMBER
The Lola T70 Spyder, the Sloter expected novelty, steals prominence on the cover of the month of September. On the other hand also highlights the first Flyer’s model, the Riley MK XI. In the interior can be found the track test of the Revell Ford Galaxie, BMW 320SI of Scalextric, Ford GT MKIV of NSR, the new Acura LMP2 of Ninco, and the Mitsubishi Pajero TT in the spanish exclusive Vintage series of SCX.
COMUNICATO STAMPA
SLOT MINIAUTO 47 – SETTEMBRE
La Lola T70 Spyder, la novità di Sloter, ruba rilievo sulla copertina del mese di settembre. Dall'altro lato anche la nascita del primo modello della Flyer’s, la Riley MK XI. A l'interno si possono trovare prove della Ford Galaxie di Revell, BMW 320SI di Scalextric, Ford GT MKIV di NSR, la nuova Acura LMP2 di Ninco, e la Mitsubishi Pajero TT nella serie Vintage, esclusiva per la spagna, di Scx.
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