The X8 platform is an electric powered 4WD pan car with a solid rear axle and front one-way axle. It is a pure luxury racing chassis where every detail is carefully designed for the maximum performance possible on the track.

Heritage
This project is realized on the basis of many years of experience within the 1/8 on-road category, and was designed by Dipl. Eng. Juraj Hudy himself.

Made in Europe
Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most high-tech German and Swiss machines and premium European materials, crafted with XRAY's trademark attention to detail by our production specialists. The X8 is truly a masterpiece.

Main Features.

• Unique sandwich chassis design provides longitudinal reinforcement of the lower chassis plate with the top mounted battery tray
• Battery tray and lower chassis work together in a uniform flex system
• Chassis designed for optimal rigidity and flexibility
• Strategically placed chassis cutouts improve motor & battery cooling
• Front graphite suspension plate is mounted to chassis via pivot balls
• Front suspension allows for precise adjustments of the geometry via pivot balls
• Front caster is quickly & easily adjustable over a wide range
• Front suspension connects to battery tray for additional flex adjustments
• An O-ring flex system in the front suspension allows for tuning of the car’s steering characteristics
• Lightweight aluminium rear solid axle features a well-proven quick-release wheel system
• Hard coated front axle features German made front one-way bearing
• HUDY Spring Steel™ front CVD axles for a reliable and chatter-free driveline
• Well-proven composite front steering blocks from the RX8 platform
• Ackermann settings are quickly adjustable over a wide range using the different servo saver positions
• Fully adjustable servo saver both in terms of spring tension and Ackermann positions
• Graphite servo mount plate is independent from the main chassis for precise handling & control
• Drivetrain features drilled out & lightened Swiss 7075 T6 aluminium hard-coated self-cleaning & long-lasting pulleys
• Oversized pulley covers are designed to keep the belt in place at all times
• Multiple flanged bearing system for belt tensioning allows for a smooth & reliable drivetrain
• Superior pulleys & the belt tensioning system require less belt tension to allow for more chassis flex
• Floating battery holder system on rear aluminum bulkheads ensure precise mounting which doesn’t impact chassis flex, and quick battery installation & removal
• Compatible with both shorty- and standard size battery packs
• Multiple electronic installation options for optimized weight balance depending on battery type
• Well-proven and super durable RX8 front composite bumper with eccentric posts for different body shell positions
• Rear graphite bumper protects rear end and chassis
• High quality, lightly oiled bearings are included throughout