New Team Xray RX8E'26 1/8th Electric On-Road Chassis

Press Release From Team Xray:
www.teamxray.com

Team Xray has released the full presentation for the 2026 RX8E 1/8th scale electric on-road chassis. Find all the information here.

https://teamxray.com/rx8e/2026

• The all-new chassis design features new flex characteristics & lowered CG
• All-new chassis uses M4 screws throughout, for quick and reliable assembly and maintenance
• The rear solid axle & front one-way outdrives are lightened to reduce drivetrain rotational mass
• The front aluminum one-way axle is now hard coated for improved durability & reliability
• CVD rear driveshafts are matched to the lightweight aluminum wheel axles and super lightweight rear solid axle
• Rear gear shaft has been strategically lightened to reduce rotating mass, and heat treated for maximum lifespan
• All-new 3 ball-bearing equipped front belt tensioner increase reliability and prevent belt skipping
• Front left aluminum bulkhead features stronger M4 set screw muffler mount for more security
• Aluminum 2nd speed shaft stand allows for attachment of the carbon plate for the middle belt tensioner
• The aluminum rear lower arm holder now features M4 screws for more reliable and secure installation
• The new carbon radio plate features a unique flex system with two flex alternatives
• The new radio plate uses a laydown steering servo configuration to lower CG
• One-piece aluminum servo holder ensure reliable mounting of the servo onto the radio plate
• The servo saver stand uses a steel washer and centering bushing to adjust front flex
• Front middle shaft holder features integrated ball-bearing equipped belt tensioners for the front belt.
• The rear upper arm is extended for improved ball joint support.
• The one piece carbon downstop limiters are mounted directly onto the front arm for more precise downstop adjustment and reduced unsprung weight
• Carbon shock mounts have been redesigned to be super lightweight to reduce unsprung mass
• The redesigned upper arm holder features a guide for the ball-bearing equipped body holder
• Rear body holder is now ball-bearing equipped for near friction-less operation
• The carbon rear shock absorber holder features new shock positions that improves the stability of the car
• The front carbon upper bracket is mounted to center stand for independently moving bumper holder that will not deform in crashes
• Carbon steering plates are super light and strong to reduce unsprung mass and improve reliability
• Tighter fitment of the aluminium anti-roll bar collars into the ball-bearings allows for more precise operation of the anti-roll system
• Front and rear ball joints for anti-roll bars are improved for more precise anti-roll bar operation
• The aluminum D-shaped clamp allows for collision-free movement of the anti-roll bar on the front axle
• All shock absorbers utilize shorter lower ball joints which moves shocks closer to the wheels, for an improved stability of the car
• The new motor mount is redesigned for improved stability using M4 screws and supports a top-mounted 40mm cooling fan
• The larger gear carrier minimizes gear protrusion from the motor mount for better protection and integration
• A super lightweight aluminum pulley adapter is used to reduce rotating mass
• The extended rear layshaft offsets the center belt for medium-size batteries and is lightened to lower rotating mass
• The extended front layshaft also offsets the center belt and suits medium-size battery setups
• Aluminum spacer bushings are included for the extended front and rear layshafts to ensure proper fitment