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

Zero — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 03:00:00 -0600

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.

Downforce Racing Wing

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.