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Schumacher Menace GTR

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.

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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.

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.

    • Performance

  • 0-60 MPH: Estimated under 2 seconds with ideal configuration and conditions.
  • Top speed: Estimated 70 MPH with high speed gearing.

    • Criticism

  • Gearbox is not natively adjustable.
  • Castor not adjustable.
  • Toe not adjustable on the rear wheels.
  • Open differential (i.e. not adjustable).
  • The gearbox is open and debris from the road can easily enter and thus break one or several gears.
  • To access the gearbox when making modifications or repairs, major parts of the car has to be disassembled, e.g. the engine has to be removed.

    • References

    Schumacher Menace GTR Wikipedia
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