{"product_id":"raptor-gt-1-8-nitro-kit","title":"Raptor GT 1\/8 Nitro Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiMar Raptor 1\/8 GT Nitro 2026 World Champion Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GiMar Raptor is a proven 1\/8 GT competition platform, designed by engineer Andrea Contarini and manufactured in Italy by TES in collaboration with GiMar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an impressive World Championship pedigree, the Raptor made history in 2025 when factory driver Alessio Mazzeo secured the IFMAR 1\/8 Nitro GT World Championship in Chile. This victory, alongside his Electric GT World Championship title, made him a double World Champion with the Raptor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 edition introduces several important chassis refinements, including a new flat chassis design developed to comply with updated IFMAR regulations while focusing on improved stability and corner speed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2026 Updates \u0026amp; Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Flat Chassis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Revised chassis design developed around the updated IFMAR regulations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpdated Shock Towers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Revised shock tower design for the 2026 platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevised Shock Positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Updated suspension mounting positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Front Bumper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Redesigned to suit the new flat chassis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Bodyshell Position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Allows the bodyshell to be moved forward or backward by 4mm, providing additional setup flexibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorld Championship Pedigree\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raptor secured both the 2025 IFMAR 1\/8 Electric GT and Nitro GT World Championship titles with Alessio Mazzeo, establishing itself as a double World Championship-winning platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned and developed in Italy, the GiMar Raptor 2026 continues the evolution of a proven international GT racing platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a competition kit and requires additional equipment to complete. Engine, exhaust system, radio equipment, servos, bodyshell and tyres are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/rcgimar.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RAPTOR-NITRO-2026-MANUAL-042026-1.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eManual\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAPTOR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904829620457,"sku":"GIM-GT00001","price":2090.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/2366\/8836\/files\/GT-8-EVO_20260504_154136_0000-1024x683.png?v=1794270773","url":"https:\/\/speedyrc.com.au\/products\/raptor-gt-1-8-nitro-kit","provider":"Speedy RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}