Proven power and performance
Acclaimed Japanese racer Takaaki Shimo finished a close 2nd at the 2015 IFMAR 1/8 Scale On-Road World Championships in Brazil — and afterwards he worked with O.S. engineers to incorporate his expertise into a new power plant that bears his name.
The Speed R21 Shimo Edition features a lower CG, along with plentiful power, unrivalled acceleration and lightning-quick throttle response. Drop the Speed R21 Shimo Edition engine into your 8th scale on-roader, and benefit from the input of one of R/C’s top drivers!
- Replicates the exact specs used by Takaaki Shimo to claim 2nd place at the 2015 IFMAR 1/8 Scale On-Road World Championships in Brazil.
- A special gasket combination boosts top speed while also improving mid-range torque.
- Enjoy better handling, with a cylinder head that’s 3mm lower.
- The T-2080SC muffler is the perfect power partner for this engine, and is hand-made at Shimo’s factory.
Specification:
Stock Number: OSMG2049
Displacement: 0.213 cu. in. (3.49 cc)
Bore: 0.633 in (16.08 mm)
Stroke: 0.677 in (17.20 mm)
Practical RPM: 4,000-45,000
Output: 2.76 hp (2.8 ps) @ 33,000 rpm
Practical RPM Range: 4,000-45,000
Weight: 11.99 oz (340 g)