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Once again Schumacher have surprised us by releasing information on the new Cougar SV a day earlier than previously announced. The car is to be shown at the Nuremberg Toyfair from tomorrow but full information is now available on the Schumacher website.

Along with the full-on competition carbon car shown above that won the BRCA Winter Open Championship in the hands of Simon Moss - Schumacher have announced a more affordable 'S1' composite chassis version of the car at a very keen price of £189.99, whilst the carbon car is priced at £269.99

• Accepts either stick or saddle (with optional tray) lipo batteries - For superb versatility.
• Unique constant radius steering system - Offers ultimate ackerman and linear steering response.
• Mid-motor position - Delivers awesome balance on the track and when jumping.
• Pro spec 13mm big bore shocks with titanium nitride shafts, CNC machined pistons with recessed ‘e’clips, threaded collars, twin O ring sealing and diaphragm volume compensation.
• PTFE coated shock bodies - Hard, and super smooth shock action.
  Quick release topdeck system - For optimised rigidity, yet fast, easy battery removal.
• Multi position rear shock layout, in front or behind the drive axle - Offers improved suspension tuning for both smooth and heavily rutted track types.
• Industry standard wheel fitment, with medium width front wheels as standard.
• Ultra compact transmission design - Minimal weight, with maximum strength.
• Interchangeable, internal gear ratios - Optimise your gear ratios for all track conditions.
• All CNC machined geared transmission - Super quiet and efficient.
• Motor rotates the same direction as the wheels creating a car with superb jumping responsiveness.
• Perfect centre line balance - Great control for all track surfaces.
• Adjustable height differential, with zero geometry change - Allows for optimised driveshaft plunge angle.
• Multi adjustable bushed pivot control system - Super smooth, multi position suspension action.
• Fully optimised suspension geometry - Fast, consistent handling.
  Maximum dimension rear wing - Superb airflow control, offering maximum down force.
• Aerodynamic body and undertray design - Cool look and great functionality with minimum dirt pick up.
• Competition pro differential - Small diameter, lightweight unit offering low rotating mass.
• Purple 7075 T6 alloy motor plate, lower diff mounts, rear suspension pivot straps and front axles. - Strong yet lightweight.
• 26 piece ball bearing set - Gives silky steering and transmission.
• High tensile steel, titanium nitride coated shock shafts - Strong with ultimate long life action.

Available also in the popular S1 version for racers with an eye on cost. Great performance, strength and great price!!
S1 Specification includes;

• -Tough S1 composite chassis and top deck with optimised flex.
• -Tough S1 composite shock towers.
• -Simplified shock design for ease of use.
• -S1 spec carbon chrome diff balls & thrust bearing.