I'd say it's a when not an if...no company would plan to stand still in a market this competitive, especially a brand which is still very much trying to be at the sharp end...and lets face it...the B4 is not at the sharp end on any high grip surfaces these days.
Every other major manufacturer now has a rear and mid motor car of some sort, so to think AE won't do the same is probably now very unlikely!
I've obviously got no idea if they are actively working it as well speak, but would be very surprised if they aren't.
IMO A plastic chassis version of the centro would be ideal, so a moulded chassis that's not over stiff (but won't tweak!) with mid and rear motor config's would get my vote....and keeping it simple and pure like the B4 and B44 cars have always been. I wouldn't mind at all if it was a separate car/chassis for each, but I think in a battle for value for money versus other manufacturers they'd probably go down the swappable route like Durango/Losi/Kyosho/Yokomo!
Looking forward to seeing it....whenever it might be
