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Serpent shows the new Formule 1 car at the Toy-Fair (04/02/2006)

By:: Bart Banaan

The new F-180 is shown at the Toy Fair in Nürnberg

Serpent shows the brand new F-180 at the International Toy Fair 2006 in NúrnbergThe all new F-180 is a 1:8 scale F-1 car with a CNC machined narrow 5mm space-aluminium chassis, with posh-rod suspension front and rear. The 2WD rear gear-differential is belt driven by a 2-speed gearbox and a Centax clutch system. The high quality bodyshell is realistic with adjustable front and rear wings. The race rims have premounted rubber tires and inserts.
The engine is a Mega FT 28 with FT-spec formula cooling head and purpose built exhaust system.

The car will available in two versions

Version 1:
- Fully assambled
- Mega FT 28 engine and purpose build exhaust system
- Pre-installed high Quality radio-equipment
- Pre-cut & pre-painted body
- Includes handheld starting device
- Limited series number

Version 2:
- Fully assambled
Purpose build exhaust system
Pre-cut & pre-painted body
- NO (!!) engine, starter & radio equipment included

More information:

You can find many pictures of this car in the foto-album of www.RC-Junkies.com
Direct link:
http://www.bb-hardware.com/modules/xgallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=nurnberg06&page=6

The information folder

Serpent F-180

Close up of the Serpent F-180