Schumacher Fusion

The Schumacher Fusion is an on-road 1:10 scale nitro-powered radio-controlled car made by Schumacher Racing Products. It is the fastest ready-to-run 1:10 on-road car created as of 2007, featuring a 0.21 in³ (3.5 cm³) engine capable of producing 2.1 horsepower (1.6 kW) at 38,000 rpm. It is four-wheel drive with a three-speed gearbox, making it capable of speeds in excess of 80 mph (130 km/h) and 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) times in less than two seconds.

The "E-start" system is used to start the engine, this means the starter is operated using a portable electric drill. The gearbox is not natively adjustable, the only way of adjusting it is to open it and change the springs themselves.The Fusion will reach around 65 mph (105 km/h) with standard gearing and around 80 mph (130 km/h) with optional high-speed gearing (in the form of an optional clutch bell). There is also a low-speed gear-set available for even faster acceleration to use on smaller tracks.

In 2008 a new Schumacher Fusion has been introduced which features a 0.28 in³ (3.5 cm³) engine, making the Fusion the fastest car 1:10 RTR on-road RC-car again (as of february 2008) -- in terms of top speed.

pecifications

* Type: 1:10 on-road, nitro.

* Engine: 0.21 in³ (3.5 cm³) ABC Pro Engine, Thunder Tiger.

* Gearbox: Three gears (fixed).

* Brakes: One carbon fibre brake disc.

* Chassis: 3.0 mm (CNC machined)

* Weight: 1850 g (dry).

* Adjustable settings include: Ride height, springs, dampers, toe, camber and caster.

* Fuel-tank: 75 cc

Performance

* 0-60 MPH: Estimated under 2 seconds with ideal configuration and conditions.
* Top speed: Estimated 80 MPH with high speed gearing.

External links

* [http://www.racing-cars.com Schumacher] - official site
* [http://www.rcuniverse.com/magazine/article_display.cfm?article_id=354 RCU review] - RC Universe review