Chassis: Mugen MRX6X
Engine: O.S R2105 Prototype
Exhaust: O.S TR02 – EFRA 2165
Radio: Sanwa M17
Servos (Steering/Throttle): Sanwa PGS-XR II
Body: Xtreme Super Diablo
Tires (handout): Matrix
Fuel (handout): O.S Nitrox
Image Gallery
With our first ever 1:8 GT World Championship now in the books (well published online at least), we have put together a full index of all the chassis we photographed for our ‘Chassis Focus’ during our time in Sydney. Only the second running of an IFMAR World Championship for the category, it was exciting to have such a variety of manufacturers represented at the race with the cars having come along way from their beginnings as modified 1:8 buggy chassis. Hong Nor become the second World Champion manufacturer, Sworkz having taken the inaugural title in 2020. In 2025, GTe looks set to get full World Championship status giving manufacturers the opportunity of achieving Worlds double.
Toni Gruber – Hong Nor X3GTS ’23 WC Edition
Jeff Hamon – Serpent SRX8 GT’23
Paolo Morganti – IGT8 GT 2021
Bernard-Alain Arnaldi – Genius GT8.23
Peter Jovanovic – Capricorn GT2
Joern Neumann – Sworkz S35 GT2.2 FTE
Natanaele Senesi – Xray GTX8 ’23
Michael Kocher – Raptor
1:8 GTe
Natanaele Senesi – Xray GTXe ’23
Chassis: Serpent SRX8 GT’23
Engine: Gimar Venus
Radio: Sanwa M17
Servos (Steering/Throttle): Sanwa XB2/XB2
Body: Blitz GT6
Tires (handout): PMT Q3
Fuel (handout): Runner Time 16%
Notes:
Running the car as standard the only changes of note are that Jeff has used T-works screws and Avid RC bearings in the car build.
Chassis: Xray GTXe ’23
Motor: Hobbywing Xerun G3 2800
ESC: Corsatec CTX-8RS
Battery: LRP Graphene4 9400mah Stock Spec
Radio: Sanwa M14
Servo: Senesi V60
Body: Blitz GT5
Notes:
Securing the overall 1:8 GTe World Cup TQ here in Sydney, Natanaele is running a number of Senesi Motorsport parts on his Xray. It is fitted with a carbon fan support, carbon ESC plate and the rear anti tuck side supports which he also runs on his nitro GT.
Chassis: IGT8 GT 2021
Engine: One GT
Radio: KO Propo EX NEXT
Servos (Steering/Throttle): KO Propo/KO Propo
Body: Blitz GT6
Tires (handout): PMT Q3
Fuel (handout): Runner Time 16%
Notes:
Running a standard GT 2021, Paolo has made some track side modifications in order to meet the unique characteristics of the track here in Sydney. These include running a vertical engine mount and modifications to the chassis to get more flex to create more mechanic grip.
Chassis: Genius GT8.23
Engine/Exhaust: Gimar Venus/Genius 2188
Radio: Futaba
Servos (Steering/Throttle): Savox SB2262SG/SB2262SG
Body: Blitz GT5
Tires (handout): PMT Q3
Fuel (handout): Runner Time 16%
