XRAY GTXE'27: The Most Advanced Electric GT Competition Car
The XRAY GTXE'27 is the ultimate evolution of XRAY's 1/8 electric GT competition car. Designed, developed, and fully manufactured in-house at the XRAY factory in Slovakia, Europe, using the most advanced German and Swiss machinery, the GTXE is a true masterpiece of RC engineering built for the most demanding drivers.
GTXE'27 New Features
- All-new flat 3mm aluminum chassis without front kick-up for a lower center of gravity
- New ultra-lightweight center spur gear collar in Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum
- New composite front bumper designed for the flat chassis layout
- New lightweight foam bumper for reduced overall weight
- New front and rear bulkheads redesigned for the flat chassis configuration
- Stronger, lowered motor mount for improved service access and reduced CG
- Rear aluminum center shaft stand for increased drivetrain stability
- One-piece carbon top deck spanning from front to rear
- Carbon ESC plate with increased space for the speed control and cooling fan
- Center driveshaft assembly featuring new HUDY special hardened pins for maximum durability
GT Alu Backbone Framework: High-Rigidity Flat Chassis
The all-new flat 3mm aluminum chassis eliminates the traditional kick-up to lower the center of gravity, improve stability, and deliver more consistent handling across all track conditions. CNC-machined Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum bulkheads increase rigidity, improve drivetrain cooling, and allow quick differential access for easy maintenance.
The one-piece carbon top deck connects the front and rear sections of the chassis to optimize flex characteristics and ensure maximum stability. Aluminum supports integrated with the upper carbon steering plate improve structural strength, steering precision, and overall chassis consistency.
Front Aluminum Suspension
The GTXE comes standard with the popular aluminum C-hub and steering block, delivering maximum precision and stability at high speeds. The 6° aluminum C-hub has been slightly updated with a small relief on the lower side to ensure proper clearance for the new aluminum shock adapters. The aluminum steering blocks remain unchanged, maintaining their proven performance and reliability — machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
Rear Aluminum Suspension
The aluminum rear uprights provide increased stability on and off power. Set screws secure the hubs with minimal play for consistent handling. The kit includes the aluminum uprights together with the graphite camber link mounting plate. Camber link extensions are machined from lightweight carbon fiber and feature 4 adjustment positions.
Central Dogbone Drive Shafts with HUDY Hardened Pins
The central dogbone drive shafts now feature an all-new assembly with HUDY special hardened pins, significantly increasing durability and extending the lifespan of both the dogbones and the diff outdrives. All drivetrain components are manufactured from HUDY Spring Steel™ and precision hardened to ensure maximum strength, wear resistance, and long-term performance.
Redesigned Carbon Shock Towers
The front and rear carbon shock towers have been redesigned with optimized mounting positions for both the shock absorbers and camber links, ensuring improved geometry and consistent handling across all track conditions. The shock mounting features two rows of positions for precise setup tuning:
- Lower row: reduces chassis roll for higher corner speed and a flatter driving feel.
- Upper row: increases chassis roll to generate more traction on lower-grip surfaces.
The rear shock tower also includes dual mounting positions for the rear wing holder, allowing additional tuning of rear stability and downforce characteristics.
Suspension Arms
The front suspension arms, molded from Medium material, are reinforced for optimal durability under high-impact conditions. Integrated mounting holes allow installation of carbon arm stiffeners for precise flex tuning, increasing corner speed and delivering significantly improved control during corner entry and exit.
The rear suspension arms are molded from X-hard material to increase stability and improve traction consistency, especially on high-traction tracks.
Carbon Battery Holder
The new carbon battery holder allows the battery to be mounted directly on the chassis, improving cooling efficiency while lowering the CG for enhanced stability.
Electronics Plate and Receiver Box
The carbon ESC plate provides ample room for the speed control and optional cooling fan, ensuring a clean and well-organized layout. The receiver is housed in a dedicated composite receiver box that offers improved protection against dirt and damage while maintaining easy access for maintenance.
Big Bore Shock Absorbers with 3-in-1 Shock Cap
The oversized big bore shocks feature 16.2mm I.D. shock bodies, externally threaded with an adjustable collar for quick and easy spring preload adjustment. Shock bodies are hardcoated in titanium color. The all-new 3-in-1 shock caps with 4 bleed holes allow three different configurations:
- Emulsion: mixes oil and air inside the shock. Recommended as the starting point for most track conditions.
- Rebound (cell membrane): best matched to low-traction, flat, slippery tracks. Highest rebound of the three options.
- Zero rebound (ribbed membrane): suited for very bumpy tracks. No rebound.
Hand-Matched Shock Springs
The front 2-dot 1-stripe springs are the team-choice setup, providing optimal steering response and precise, consistent handling. XRAY shock springs are manually measured, selected, and matched into pairs to guarantee precisely equal length and damping characteristics in every set.
Reinforced Motor Mount
The motor mount system has been reinforced to increase overall rigidity and drivetrain stability. The updated design lowers the entire center drivetrain, reducing the center of gravity and improving vehicle balance and handling. Gear mesh adjustment is precise and straightforward. CNC-machined from Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum.
Spur Gear Adapter
The center spur gear assembly features an ultra-lightweight aluminum spur gear collar designed to reduce rotating mass and improve drivetrain efficiency. The reduced rotational weight improves acceleration, throttle response, and overall drivetrain performance without compromising durability or reliability.
Titanium Turnbuckles
The GTXE'27 features ultra-lightweight titanium turnbuckles manufactured entirely in-house in Europe. Thanks to their heavy-duty design and premium titanium materials, they deliver enhanced performance and exceptional durability under all racing conditions.
Redesigned Bumper System
The new bumper system includes a composite front bumper specifically developed for the flat chassis layout, ensuring perfect fitment and optimal integration with the front end. The new lightweight foam bumper significantly reduces total weight while maintaining excellent impact absorption and protection.
Ball-Bearing Anti-Roll Bar System
The front and rear anti-roll bar systems are equipped with ball bearings and mounted via aluminum collars, allowing easy and precise adjustment while eliminating excessive play for consistent handling. The 2.8mm front and rear anti-roll bars are the proven team-choice setup, manufactured from spring steel, with a range of thicknesses available for fine-tuning.
High-Volume Gear Differential
The high-volume differentials improve vehicle control and consistency over long runs. Large-capacity cases and oversized internal gears with more teeth deliver improved differential moment. The large oil volume and gear tooth profile reduce overheating and extend component life.
The diff outdrives are super-lightweight, machined from HUDY Spring Steel™ with material removed from the outer sections to reduce rotating weight without affecting durability. Inner portions are hand-ground for maximum precision. The crown gear (46T) and pinion gear (13T) feature specially designed profiles for a perfectly matched engagement — ensuring super smooth operation, less drag, and significantly longer lifespan.
