CEN Racing 1/8th GSR 5.0 Nitro Monster Truck Overview

The GSR 5.0 on the dirt

Light-weight 23 mm hex 6 spoke wheel with super soft all terrain tire

This is one monster truck ready and willing to tear-up the track. CEN Racing claims a 2nd Place finish at the 2007 Monster Truck Nationals and their website exclaims that they were the only truck that didn't break in the A-main finals. Sporting a 5.0 cc Corsa engine and a 2-speed transmission, this truck is claims to reach speeds of about 45 mph. That is some Monster truck.

The CEN Racing 1/8th GSR 5.0 Nitro Monster Truck is loaded with some nice features which makes the claim of durability very believable. It has features like the Corsa 5.0 cc engine, a two speed transmission, Aluminum chassis, Aluminum shock towers, a protected radio box, "MTM" metal brake system which sports 4 disc brakes, and much more.

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Additional Features:

• New super stiff shock springs to launch your GSR off ramps and dirt jumps!
• Light-weight 23 mm hex 6 spoke wheel with super soft all terrain tire
• Light-weight composite two piece tuned pipe
• All new racing wing and wing mount with adjustable down-force! Provides added stability while jumping and traction at high speeds.
• Powerful and durable rear exhaust 5.0cc Corsa engine with tons of power!
• Newly designed body scheme that comes pre-painted and decaled.
• Heavy duty Metal to Metal Brake system for superior stopping power.
• Extremely lightweight composite drive-train for reduced rotating mass
• Equipped with easy to use Allen hex screws
• Machined one-piece engine mount with cooling fins suitable for most big block engines
• Front and rear racing differentials with super hard steel gears for extreme durability.
• Dual Vertical Chassis design that provides ultra rigid support
• High impact skid plate bumpers to improve durability (front and rear)
• Hardened steel 8 mm constant velocity axles
• Heavy duty spindles and caster blocks with alloy wheel hubs
• Protected radio box and battery case
• Oil filled shocks with functional reservoirs to absorb all types of terrain.

Specifications:

The GSR 5.0 on the dirt

• Length: 22.4 inch / 570 mm
• Weight: 12.5 lbs / 5.7kg
• Engine: CORSA 5.0 engine
• Width: 16.5 inch / 420 mm
• Wheel size: 3.7inch / 94 mm
• Transmission: 2 Speed Forward
• Ground clearance: 3.15 inch / 80 mm
• Tires: 6.2inch / 157 mm
• Drive System: V Shaft Driven, 4 wheel drive
• Overall Height: 9.84 inch / 250 mm
• Wheelbase: 15.63inch /397 mm
• Radio System: FM Digital Spec Radio
• Fuel tank capacity: 220 cc
• Chassis type: Dual VPC (Vertical Plate Chassis)
• Differential type: Sealed 6-Gear Differential

For more information, check out the CEN Racing website.