
Introduction
Serpent now offers the Cobra 1/8 scale GT also in a Ready To Race version, to make this superb car even more attractive to a broader customer base, so also Hobby racers can now join in for the action. This cool Cobra GT RTR version includes it all. To top of an already awesome package, Serpent joined forces with Novarossi from Italy, to include the powerfull Novarossi 3-port pullstart engine inside the Cobra !

Topquality components packed in a Ready-to-race package, the best start a Hobby-driver can make.
The Serpent Cobra GT is based on the WorldCup winning racing chassis. Its designed by WorldChampion Billy Easton from the USA who brings all his knowledge and experience together in this durable, fast and exciting RTR GT car.
High end racing chassis with top quality parts, impressive DragonRC 2.4 GHz transmitter
NovaRossi top quality engine with lots of torque and topspeed and still easy to start.
Engine
Serpent selected the Italian made Novarossi pullstart engine for the Cobra GT. The outstanding quality level, high performance, combined with easy starting and long lasting runtime, makes this engine the ideal partner to start racing. Novarossi also offers a special backplate in case you change to a bumpstart system later, so you can continue with the same engine even longer !
The engine is mounted securely on machined aluminium engine mounts.
Polished tuned pipe system
The DragonRC polished inline tuned pipe system works really well with the Novarossi engine and produces a sharp and powerfull tune. Fire it up !
Transmitter
The Dragon-RC DTS-3 2.4 GHz transmitter
The transmitter is combined with a small and light Dragon-RC receiver
Servo
The Dragon-RC servo�s are included, which are made by Savox for Dragon RC. The strong 10.5 kg units are durable with metal gears.
Features
Chassisplate
Chassisplate in 3mm 7075 T6 aluminium , with machined pockets to create flex make lighter. Kick-up angle on front for stabile landings. Countersunk holes. Slots to locate the front and rear suspension mounts precisely. Angled sides to increase stiffness.
Bumper
Large foam bumper, which is kept in place by a upper and lower nylon bumperplate.
Chassis stiffners
Composite stiffner front and rear, to give extra stiffness, but still allow some flex as needed for extra traction.#
Central radio / servo mount
Composite compact composite radiobox which offers good space for the steering and throttle,-brake servo, the receiver and the receiver battery. The whole assembly including linkages can be taken off easily and fast in one go, when cleaning the car, or doing maintenance.
Central low dual brake system
The Cobra features a low positioned dual brake system with lightweight glass-fibre disks with springloaded race-brake pads. Very effective stopping power.
Clutch
The famous Serpent clutch in 3 shoe version has the right setting for smooth performance, but when you hit the throttle hard it will accelerate the Cobra like crazy. Gearing 16/19T
2-speed gearbox
automatic 2-speed gearbox with centrifugal shoes. The gearbox comes straight from the Viper 977 onroad 1/8 car. Gearing 45-49T
Airfilter:
The foam airfilter sits very low in the car, and snugfits tight next to the fueltank.
Steeringblocks assembly
Composite steeringblocks combined with C-hubs for precise steering. Black hard steel wheel-axles with large size bearings , precision threaded aluminum wheel-hubs with offset and aluminium wheel nuts.
Front suspension
Durable oversized lower suspension arms in strong composite nylon. On the lower side the special shaped downstops screws are mounted. The lower shock-mounting pins are secured with a small grubscrew from the bottom, so they wont drop out.
Front anti-roll bar
The ballraced front anti-roll bar system, consist of a spring steel bend wire, which is guided through the diff-cases and runs in ballraced steel adaptors. The wire is linked to the lower suspension arm, with a captured adjustable threaded pivotball, for very precise and low friction operation and easy tuning.
Shocktower and bodymounts front
4.0mm thick aluminium anodised shocktower with 3 upper positioning holes for the shocks and and 3 holes for roll-center positions. 1 centrally located adjustable bodymount , and 2 forward mounted adjustable bodymounts.
Angled steering system / servo saver
The bell cranks are angled to reduce the angle of difference between the total caster and steering plane. Therefore you will have less bump steer and a truer steering Ackerman through the entire range of suspension
Ackermann plate aluminium
With the design of the steering bell cranks when changing the Ackermann you will not need to adjust your steering tie rods. You simply will only need to adjust your end points on your radio.
Rear suspension arms
Durable longer oversized lower suspension arms in strong composite nylon. On the lower side the special downstops screws are mounted. The lower shock-mounting pins are secured with a small grubscrew from the bottom.
Rear uprights assembly
Composite uprights with 3 upper roll-center positions. Strong steel track-rods with L/R threading and strong balljoints to pre-set camber. Hard steel wheel-axles with large size bearings and larger inner ones with precision threaded aluminum wheel-hubs with offset, and alu wheel nuts.
Rear anti-roll bar
The ballraced front anti-roll bar system, consist of a spring steel bend wire, which is guided through the rear wingmount and runs in ballraced steel adaptors. The wire is linked to the lower suspension arm, with a captured adjustable threaded pivotball, for very precise and low friction operation.
Shocktower rear
4.0mm thick carbon shocktower, integrated into the rear section for extra stiffness, with 3 upper positioning holes for the shocks and 3 holes for roll-center positions.
Wingmount and bodymounts rear
Polycarbonate rear low aero wing. Central rear bodymount with the rear bodypost, which are adjustable in height easily .
Captured pivot pins and balls and bolted hinge pins
All hardsteel hinge pins are either captured or bolted in place. This relieves stress on the hinge pin when adjusting the kick up, or anti squat. Your pin is free to rotate to any angle without binding.
Shockabsorbers RCM big-bore 16mm
Anodised threaded aluminium shockbodies with durable 4mm shock-rods. Pre-load adjusters with o-rings inside for ride height setting. Shocks use large diameter membrames and large diameter o-rings and bushings to create a supersmooth and leak-proof package. Large diameter pistons are held in place by a nut on the polished shock-rods tops. Open type spring retainer to let dirt out easy.
RCM shock springs
Colorcoded shock springs are supplied for the 1st standard set-up and all springs are grinded flat top and bottom, and checked individually for tension and length and matched.
Compact geardifferentials
Very compact gear differentials with very smooth metal sintered gears, and steel shaft. Perfect sealing case with special gasket and o-rings. Very light and durable outdrive cups in spring-steel. Hardened spring-steel diff-coupler 13T with connector running in 2 oversized bearings
This drive ratio will provide amazing acceleration combined with the low vehicle weight.
Front and rear drive
The front has captured driveshafts using a CVD system. The rear has durable black steel driveshafts with hard steel pins.
Hard black steel transmission parts
The front and rear strong hard black steel cardan shafts connect the differentials .
Body
Serpent Cobra GT body, fully pre-painted in a very attractive design and pre-cut too. The very sleek body has excellent handling and good downforce.
Tyres / wheels
The Cobra is fitted with premounted DragonRC GT racing tyres. The tyres are glued on durable but flexible DragonRC race-wheels with cell-foam inserts. A super-package for excellent grip on the most common surfaces.
Oils and grease
Top-quality silicone shock-oil, silicone diff oil and some grease is used to meet the standard set-up.
Manual and set-up
Full color user manual with easy to follow steps, exploded views for easy spares ordering. A seperate manual for the transmitter and the speed controller is included.
Decals
Black and white promo body-decals ; Serpent generic and Cobra ones.
Packing
The RTR kit is packed in a large strong packing box with protection for car and transmitter.
Service and Support

The Serpent distributor, dealer or agent is your source for more info, but also the Serpent website and the member section and the Youtube channel provides lots of information
Needed to complete the car:
- 4 x AA batteries for the transmitter
- Receiver battery NIMH / LIFE / LIPO
- fuel with 16 or 25% nitro and fuelbottle
- glowplugstarter
For accessories check also:
www.dragon-rc.com
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Brand:Serpent
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Product Type:Gas Cars > 1/8:
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Class:1/8 scale 4wd GT Ready to race
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Purpose:club-level racing and parking lot racing
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Suspension:fully independent
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Clutch:3 shoe
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Gearbox:2-speed SL8 automatic
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Drivetrain:cardan shafts, 2 gear diffs
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Fueltank:150ccm
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Wheel-base:328mm
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Width:305mm
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Manual:full color RTR manual, engine manual, radio manual
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Decals:2 sheets
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Included:body, radio equipment, engine, engine-pipe, airfilter, tyres-wheels
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:batteries, fuel, fuelbottle, charger, tools
02-18-14 | 811-GT-RTR default set-up | 3 MB | Download |
Serpent Asia Cup 2016 (09/28/2016)

Serpent Asia Cup 2016 —— Race Announcement
Serpent proudly present the return of the popular Serpent Asia Cup for the year 2016!
The 2 days event, starting on the 3rd of December will be held at the TRC racing track in Hong Kong. Running at the same time with the popular HK Cobra GT race series final, the Serpent Asia Cup will include 1/8th On-Road class, 1/10th Nitro Touring Class and 1/8th Nitro GT classes, all classes will be Serpent chassis only.
The weekend will be combined with a Serpent Asia Distributor Meeting.
The race will provide the Serpent family all over the world a great chance to meet. Special guest drivers from our factory team will also be attending. Names to follow. Drivers from any part of the World can attend ! Full info on hotels and travel to follow.
We hope to see you there !