At the heart of XRAY's philosophy it is a firm commitment to perfection when it comes to engineering, design, performance and support, all made possible by state-of-the-art in house manufacturing. The NT1 is synonymous with the absolute perfection that is XRAY: a platform that has been capturing trophies at tracks all around the world, and also capturing the hearts and minds of customers who demand nothing less than excellence.
Multiple winner of "Car of the Year" awards and dominating winner of all major titles - including World Champion, European Champion, USA Champion, Asian Champion and dozens of National champion titles all around the world - proves the NT1's unbeatable racing pedigree.
All-New NT1 Platform.
Ever since the very first NT1 was released back in 2007, it has enjoyed some of the greatest successes around the world and been one of the most popular nitro touring cars around. The success of the NT1 has been the result of ongoing development and improvements based on feedback from Team XRAY and customers worldwide.
This all-new NT1 is a milestone in the history of the platform, with some of the most significant changes and important improvements & refinements integrated into this a single update. I am very proud to present you the latest evolution and best-ever performing nitro touring car…the all-new NT1.
Martin Hudy
XRAY NT1 Designer
Prestige. Elegance. Luxury.
Smooth flowing lines, distinctive design touches, all sculpted in lightweight platform – an expression of power, dramatic styling, superior technology, pure luxury and performance. With XRAY's uncompromising design philosophy bringing everything together to make the best nitro touring car, the NT1 has the unique XRAY character, born of precision craftsmanship, highest attention to detail, and using only the finest quality materials. For drivers with an irrepressible drive to win, the NT1 is the answer.
The ultimate expression of racing passion. The art of performance. NT1.
Winning Heritage.
Since the release of the first XRAY NT1 nitro touring car, XRAY has been a driving force in the 1/10 nitro touring car racing scene. Continuous development and evolution of the XRAY product line has lead to ever-increasing performance. With countless wins in multiple classes at the local, regional, national and international levels, XRAY has become the standard by which touring cars are measured today. The craftsmanship, durability and performance of XRAY kits have become legendary.
2015 All-New Features
- New chassis
- New aluminum bulkheads
- New aluminum rear 2-speed shaft bulkheads
- New aluminum middle shaft holder
- New aluminum upper clamps
- New aluminum suspension mounts
- New aluminum front upper arm holders
- New front upper arm
- New steering blocks
- New improved caster adjustment range
- New improved bump steer adjustment range
- New rear uprights
- New radio plate
- New radio plate flex system
- New radio flex adjustment bushing
- New rear stiffener link
- New graphite shock towers
- New graphite roll-center bridge
- New front & rear anti-roll bar ball-bearing mounting system
- New rear anti-roll bar adjustment system
- New rear anti-roll bar wire
- New brake cam post
- New composite front bumper upper holder
Aluminum Backbone.
The most significant change to the latest NT1 platform is the all-new aluminum backbone. The main frame and backbone of the car consists of high-precision aluminum bulkheads and aluminum suspension holders that are mounted to the aluminum chassis.
All bulkhead parts are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and have been designed to provide the lightest and strongest possible support framework for the car with maximum flex characteristics to increase the traction.
The bulkheads are anodized in a distinctive orange color. XRAY’s legendary attention to detail is noticeable in all the precisely chamfered edges.
Chassis.
The NT1 chassis has been redesigned to accommodate the new aluminum bulkheds and the suspension holders. The chassis has enhanced performance in the corners and provides great stability. Overall, the chassis is very narrow to increase chassis flex and thus generate more traction and steering. The narrow chassis also prevents chassis contact in corners and helps to eliminate the feel of the car ‘stopping‘ in mid corner.
The lightweight chassis is CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum and is strategically machined in low-stress areas to make it as light as possible without adversely affecting strength or rigidity. The area under the engine features air-flow cut-outs for extra cooling airflow.
The outer edges of the chassis have been beveled and screw holes have been countersunk to make a smooth lower surface. The chassis can accommodate graphite reinforcement inserts or additional balancing weights (front and rear) to tune chassis stiffness, balance, and CG.
Bulkheads.
One of the most significant changes to the latest NT1 platform is the all-new aluminum bulkheads. With changing rules going to spec, large size, hard tires, the traditional composite bulkheads were changed for aluminum. The new aluminum bulkheads provide optimal stiffness and flex characteristics for improved steering characteristics even with hard spec tires.
Aluminum bulkheads were designed to retain the well-proven geometry of NT1. Mounting positions on the chassis were placed in order to achieve the best possible flex characteristics for maximum traction and steering.
The super-lightweight bulkheads have a very clean and lightweight design to give the lowest weight and CG, making the NT1 easy to service while still giving easy access to all parts.
All bulkhead parts are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to ensure the lightest & strongest support framework for the car.
The bulkheads are anodized in a distinctive orange color. XRAY’s legendary attention to detail is noticeable in all the precisely chamfered edges.
Color may vary slightly between products
2-Speed Bulkheads.
All-new aluminum rear 2-speed shaft bulkheads are separated from the rear bulkheads to give proper flex which translates into maximum traction. All the ball-bearings are installed in composite bushings to eliminate transfer of vibrations from the engine.
The bulkheads are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to ensure the lightest & strongest support framework for the 2-speed.
The bulkheads are anodized in a distinctive orange color. XRAY’s legendary attention to detail is noticeable in all the precisely chamfered edges.
Color may vary slightly between products
Middle Shaft Holder.
The newly-redesigned aluminum front middle shaft holder has reduced weight and has easier access to the front belt and pulley for easier maintenance. The smarter design also allows for quick & easy front belt changes. The muffler mount is also incorporated into the new holder. The holder is CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to be lightweight and super strong.
Upper Clamps.
The all-new upper clamps were designed to fit the new aluminum bulkheads. The rear upper clamps hold the rear shock tower as well as the graphite-roll center bridge. For extra roll center adjustment possibilities, the graphite-roll center bridge can be removed and the rear linkage can be mounted directly to the upper clamps which improves cornering speed and steering in high-traction conditions.
Both the front & rear upper clamps feature integrated belt-tension adjustment using adjustable bearing eccentric holders, eliminating the need for a separate belt tensioner. All ball-bearings turn in composite hubs to reduce friction and improve drivetrain efficiency.
The smart design of the NT1 allows super-easy front & rear diff access. The front diff can be accessed by removing 6 screws, while the rear diff can be accessed by removing only 4 screws.
The super-lightweight upper clamps have a very clean and lightweight design to create the lowest weight and CG, making the NT1 easy to service and retaining easy access to all parts.
Upper clamps are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to provide the lightest & strongest support framework for the car.
Upper clamps are anodized in a distinctive orange color. XRAY’s legendary attention to detail is noticeable in all the precisely chamfered edges.
Color may vary slightly between products
Suspension Mounts.
All-new front & rear suspension holders are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 and are fully independent from the bulkheads, mounted directly to the chassis to increase traction and make the car easier to drive.
Suspension mounts were designed to retain the NT1’s well-proven geometry.the mounting positions on the chassis were placed in order to achieve best possible flex characteristics for maximum traction and steering characteristics.
All suspension mounts are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to provide the lightest & strongest support framework for the car.
The suspension mounts are anodized in a distinctive orange color. XRAY’s legendary attention to detail is noticeable in all the precisely chamfered edges.
Color may vary slightly between products
Front Upper Arm Holders.
The all-new front upper arm holders were designed to work with the new aluminum bulkheads. Each upper front arm holder is mounted to the bulkhead via a single screw and to the radio plate with only two screws. In this way, the front suspension has optimised flex for improved in-corner steering and better steering response. One of the 2 mounting screws from the radio plate may be removed for even more flex as a part of the Multi-Flex™ system.
The front upper arm holders were designed in such a way to allow the upper arms to be moved more forward, which reduces caster angle and improves in-corner steering and steering response. With the new design of the front upper arm holders, a greater range of caster adjustment is available.
The front upper arm holders are CNC-machined from premium Swiss 7075 T6 aluminum to provide the lightest & strongest support framework for the car.
The front upper arm holders are anodized in a distinctive orange color. XRAY’s legendary attention to detail is noticeable in all the precisely chamfered edges.
Color may vary slightly between products
Front Upper Arm.
The front upper arm was redesigned to work with the new front upper arm holder. With the 1- piece design of the suspension holder, the arm includes a new mounting hole for a set screw that secures the arm to the pivot pin to ensure the arm will not fall out. With the new mounting of the front upper arm, the upper eccentric bushings were redesigned to be straight through.
Steering Blocks.
The steering blocks were redesigned for use with a graphite Ackermann plate which allows greater Ackermann and bump-steer adjustment range. The graphite Ackermann plate is mounted to the steering block and features 3 different Ackermann positions. The plate is also mounted lower compared to previous steering block design, which allows the steering linkage to be moved lower to gain more bumpsteer (giving increased steering response and improved in-corner steering). Bump steer can be easily changed by adding or removing shims.
The steering blocks also accommodate the mounting of optional graphite Aero discs for improved steering.
The tiny yet tough steering blocks are molded from a special composite mixture for maximum strength. Thanks to perfect molding, bearings fit into the steering block without any extra play and therefore give maximum stability.
Rear Uprights.
The compact rear uprights are small in size but thanks to the special composite mixture used, they are also very strong. Thanks to perfect molding, bearings fit into the rear uprights without any extra play and therefore give maximum stability.
The rear uprights feature two positions for mounting the upper roll center linkage, to allow changes to the roll center position.
The new rear uprights accommodate the mounting of optional graphite Aero discs for improved stability and traction.
Radio Plate.
The radio plate was redesigned to accommodate the new aluminum bulkheads. A brand new and very useful new feature is the front Multi-Flex™ adjustment via radio plate bushing in the servo saver area. When the bushing is used, the fixed setting is activated; when the bushing is removed, the screw is directly mounted on the servo saver post and the whole front suspension has increased flex.
The fixed setting is recommended when there is sufficient in-corner steering. To increase the in-corner steering, the flex setting can be easily adjusted.
The radio plate allows mounting of the center body mount, and there is more space around the fuel tank to allow more movement.
The radio plate is an integral part of Multi-Flex™ setting, and allows for very quick & easy flex adjustment. Bushings on the back of the radio plate allow it to be attached to the mounts either rigidly or with an allowance for flex. The ‘rigidly fixed’ setting is recommended for high traction conditions. The ‘flex’ setting is recommended for low-traction tracks to generate more traction.
The muffler mount is not attached to the radio plate any more, so that eliminates the negative influence of flex. With the new design, the radio plate flexes equally to both sides which improves consistency and, as it allows more flex in the front, also provides more in-corner steering.