The Schumacher Fusion is an on-road 1:10 scale nitro-powered
radio-controlled car
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made by
Schumacher Racing Products
Schumacher Racing Products (or just Schumacher) is a British manufacturer of radio-controlled cars and accessories with a primary focus on high-end racing products.
History
Foundation
The founder, Cecil Schumacher, was a Cosworth transmis ...
. It is the fastest ready-to-run 1:10 on-road car created as of 2008, featuring a 0.28 in³ (4.6 cm³) engine capable of producing 2.85
horsepower
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(2.12 kW) at 33,000 rpm. It is
four-wheel drive
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with a three-speed
gearbox
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, 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
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. 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 80 mph (130 km/h) with standard gearing, there is also a low-speed gear-set available for even faster acceleration to use on smaller tracks.
Specifications
* Type: 1:10 on-road, nitro.
* Engine: 0.28 in³ (4.6 cm³) Picco, 7 port fully race tuned.
* Gearbox: Three gears (fixed).
* Brakes: One
carbon fibre
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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
Schumacher- official site
RCU review- RC Universe review
Schumacher Racing Products