Team Development
All the work and refinements on the XB8 were incorporated based on our own experiences and also from the vast majority of feedback from drivers all around the world. New ideas and prototypes were long-term tested by the factory team worldwide to ensure the improvements would work well in all track conditions and tracks in Europe, America, and Asia.

TQ & World Vice-Champion.
Against the toughest competition in the World of professional level RC racers, Ty Tessmann set overall TQ at the 1/8 World Championship and finished in a superb 2nd Place position with the XRAY XB8 platform.

XRAY’s R&D team with direct input from Ty & Gord Tessmann, Martin Bayer and the full factory team continue to push the performance of the XRAY XB8 towards the very pinnacle of the sport.

2023 All-new Features.

• All-new front & rear semi-split bulkhead with quick differential access without disassembling suspension
• New front & rear diff height adjustment through eccentric bushings
• Improved central drivetrain angle and height adjustment
• Redesigned chassis for semi-split bulkheads increases traction via improved rear chassis flex
• Redesigned front aluminum & rear graphite shock towers
• Reinforced M3/M4 steel shock screws for increased reliability
• Updated alu steering plate and servo saver
• Front & rear lower suspension holders with new mounting positions
• Front upper suspension holder matches the new servo saver
• Redesigned wing holder fits the new semi-split rear bulkhead
• Wickerbill rear wing allows quick downforce adjustments and pre-marked airflow holes to reduce downforce
• Front upper arms with new mounting locations for optional wings for improved downforce
• New lower front bumper reduces weight and matches the new semi-split bulkhead
• Improved lower shock absorber ball joints for more secure fitment of the lower spring retainer
• New 46/13 internal gear ratio and 14T clutch bell expands usable gear ratios
• New centering brake slide screws provide smoother brake pad operation