{"product_id":"raptor-gt-eco-1-8-electric-kit","title":"Raptor GT ECO 1\/8 Electric Kit","description":"\u003ch2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGiMar Raptor 1\/8 GT EP 2026 World Champion Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GiMar Raptor EP is a dedicated electric-powered 1\/8 GT competition platform, developed by engineer Andrea Contarini and manufactured in Italy by TES in collaboration with GiMar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Raptor established its World Championship credentials in 2025 when Alessio Mazzeo claimed the inaugural IFMAR 1\/8 Electric GT World Championship in Chile. Mazzeo went on to win the Nitro GT World Championship the following day, securing an historic double World Championship achievement for the Raptor platform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2026 Raptor continues the development of this championship-winning design, incorporating the latest chassis refinements for competitive 1\/8 GT racing.\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 made history at the 2025 IFMAR World Championships in Chile, winning both the inaugural Electric GT and Nitro GT World Championship titles with Alessio Mazzeo.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe GiMar Raptor EP 2026 brings that World Championship-winning platform into the latest generation of electric GT racing.\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. Electric motor, ESC, batteries, 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\/2025\/06\/RAPTOR-ELO-2025-MANUAL-ADD-IN-02.06.2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RAPTOR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67904829718761,"sku":"GIM-GT00002","price":1990.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/2366\/8836\/files\/Top-Down_RAPTOR_RC_Chassis_Showcase.png?v=1794271979","url":"https:\/\/speedyrc.com.au\/products\/raptor-gt-eco-1-8-electric-kit","provider":"Speedy RC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}