XRAY Unveils the XB2'27 1/10 2WD Buggy in Carpet and Dirt Editions
XRAY's 2027 XB2 comes in Carpet (XB2C) and Dirt (XB2D) editions with longer steering arms, graphite ball joints and a refined 2.5mm chassis.
XRAY has rolled out the XB2'27, the 2027 version of its 1/10 electric 2WD buggy. As usual it comes in two kits: the XB2C Carpet Edition and the XB2D Dirt Edition.
What's new for 2027 (per XRAY):
- Modified chassis to fit the optional narrow suspension holder
- Countersunk aluminum parts for easier installation with the optional steel chassis
- Graphite ball joints to cut friction and keep things smooth under load
- +2mm longer steering arms for more steering response, with modified steering plates to match
- New carbon steering block extensions, moved rearward for more steering
- Longer titanium shock standoffs for better shock angle (Carpet version only)
Both cars keep XRAY's 2.5mm chassis machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum, refined for 2027. The Carpet kit gets a mid-length chassis and the Dirt kit a short one. The Carpet car comes with 4-dot springs and the Dirt car with 1-dot springs. Per XRAY's feature page, both kits include the 3-gear gearbox, with a 5-gear available as an option.
The XB2 is one of the most successful 2WD buggies around, so this is an evolution rather than a redesign, with most of the changes aimed at steering. XRAY hasn't posted pricing or a release date yet.
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Source: XRAY