Here are some first views of the new Kyosho ZX5 FS and Hotbodies D4 Sport.
http://teamnovi.blog.drecom.jp/
The new Kyosho ZX5 FS uses a different layout to the prototype mid-motor cars used at the World Championships in 2007. The motor has moved far forward - similar to the Atomic Carbon S4 and Atomised B44 chassis. It also looks like Kyosho tried to make this car relatively narrow - a low profile servo being a clue. And whilst those cars were carbon fibre - this production car uses a moulded composite material.
The D4 Sport accepts a stick pack across the chassis - though it's not entirely clear how the drive to the rear is acheived! We'll see - but it looks firmly aimed at the beginner market, something the sport desperately needs.
See more photos on the Team Novi blog here:
http://teamnovi.blog.drecom.jp/