Schumacher Atom 2 1/12th GT12 pan car

Schumacher have announced the soon release of their Atom 2 1/12th scale GT12 pan car. The all-new steel alloy chassis makes for a very low centre of gravity, excellent for maximum cornering speeds and the all-new slide pivot system is a low friction, bind free design that maximises rear traction while still offering an easier build and low maintenance. Based on the British Championship winning Atom the Atom 2 also hosts many other new features such as an adjustable LiPo position, floating servo mount, a lightweight pod assembly, a hub carrier design with improved geometry giving faster cornering with no compromise to drivability as well as a thread insert design making work on the car much quicker and simpler. The car, that will become available in a carbon fibre and S2 fibre glass variant – both featuring the steel alloy chassis – will become available by the end of September.

New features:
– Steel chassis providing both an ultra-low Centre of Gravity and ideal flexibility for maximum drivability and cornering agility
– Centre pivot design. Much easier build and maintenance, with a new bind free design
– Adjustable LiPo position for weight distribution tuning. (4 equally spaced options)
– Slotted floating servo mount, for easier servo fitment and improved flex
– Easy body shell height adjustment
– Easy front ride height adjustment
– Tweak free and easy LiPo mounting using O-ring fixing
– Lightweight pod assembly for smoother, more predictable drivability and bump handling
– Lightweight Low Centre of Gravity CNC alloy motor mounts
– Rear ride height adjusters, easier adjustment and 0.25mm height increments
– Side link design giving easier build process and maintenance. New longer design to reduce length change in roll
– Hub carrier design with improved geometry giving faster cornering with no compromise to drivability
– Ceramic coated kingpins with new layout for silky smooth suspension action
– Optional, much simplified front camber and caster adjustment
– Lightweight front foam bumper supporting wider and modern range of bodies
– 64T 48dp Kimbrough high efficiency spur as standard (options available)
– Range Of optional colour coded front springs
– Steering lock stops to accurately control the inside wheel lock
– Revised Body Mounting position for Improved Handling and body shell support
– Thread insert design making work on the car much quicker and simpler

Source: Schumacher [racing-cars.com]