Serpent SRX8 GT optional 12/44 ratio

Serpent has released a new optional 12/44 ratio for their SRX8 1:8 GT Chassis.  Every year new engines are being developed as engine manufacturers squeeze more power or RPM out of a .21 sized nitro engine.  It could also be that more short tracks are running GT than ever before.  Either way, Serpent believe it is very important to keep up on what is happening in the market.  Their current SRX8 GT car has an internal ratio of 13/44, and it was great for a majority of conditions, however, times have changed and a larger range is needed.  Now Serpenr has made an optional ratio 12/44, creating a class specific ratio.  Although it seems like a minor change, the on track performance can be quite huge.  The outcome would be more acceleration with reduced load on the engine.  This will allow you to utilise different ratio splits, or even different fuel mixtures that can result in longer run times.

Source: Serpent [serpent.com]