💎 The Apex of 1/4 Scale Engineering
The V12-180 is not merely a model; it is a masterclass in hyper-realistic mechanical engineering. Scaled to a precise 1/4 ratio, this masterpiece faithfully replicates the architecture, fluid dynamics, and raw mechanical soul of a modern exotic supercar engine.
Note: This latest release features our official Second-Generation (Gen-2) Upgraded Specifications, incorporating comprehensive factory refinements—most notably featuring an optimized second-generation exhaust manifold and an upgraded triple-carburetor configuration for superior tuning stability and acoustic performance.
🚀 Limited Launch Offer (Save $1,000)
- Special Launch Price: $9,999.99 $10,999.99 SAVE $1,000
- Global Scarcity: Strictly limited to only 20 units worldwide. Once sold out, production will cease permanently with no secondary production run planned.
- Included Value: Receive a complete startup accessory kit valued at $799.99 for FREE.
- Logistics: DHL Express shipping. Free Shipping & Duties Paid (DDP) worldwide.
- Quality Assurance: Every single unit undergoes a strict factory running test (with video proof) and is shipped in a custom, aviation-grade, shock-proof aluminum flight case.
- Dispatch Schedule: Due to meticulous hand-assembly and individual testing, the current batch will begin shipping sequentially starting in late September.
🛠️ Current Production Status & Artisanal Craftsmanship
We want to keep our valued owners completely updated on the production journey of the V12-180 Gen-2:
- Component Status: The vast majority of precision-engineered components and parts have already been fully manufactured.
- Hand-Assembly & Testing: Our master technicians are currently assembling and testing every single engine entirely by hand, unit by unit.
- Timeline: Because of this rigorous, uncompromising manual assembly and individual running verification process, production takes time. We expect to begin sequential dispatch and photo/video confirmations starting in late September. Thank you for your patience as we craft perfection.
⚙️ Architectural & Technical Highlights (Gen-2)
- Authentic DOHC 48-Valve Cylinder Heads: Emulating Grand Prix racing pedigree, each cylinder is engineered with a dedicated four-valve structure driven by a Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) configuration. This maximizes volumetric efficiency and gas exchange cycles, ensuring that whenever you open the throttle, the engine responds with an instantaneous, razor-sharp acceleration without lag.
- Upgraded Gen-2 Triple-Carburetor Array: Featuring our newly refined second-generation three-independent-carburetor setup, this layout provides exceptionally precise fuel-air atomization. It vastly simplifies tuning and delivers smooth throttle linearity across the entire powerband, allowing you to master and operate the engine with ease.
- Optimized Gen-2 Exhaust System: Incorporates our finalized second-generation exhaust manifold design. It is meticulously engineered to optimize backpressure and thermal dynamics, allowing the engine to unleash an authentic, spine-tingling V12 super-car acoustic signature that fills the room with pure mechanical emotion.
- Advanced Dry-Sump Dual-Pump Lubrication System: To guarantee sustained operational longevity, the engine utilizes an industrial-grade dual oil pump system. The high-pressure injection pump forces continuous lubrication directly onto high-load camshaft lobes and journal bearings, while the low-pressure scavenge pump prevents oil pooling. This ensures a clean, worry-free operation with zero internal oil leakage, even during extended running sessions.
- High-Compression Three-Ring Piston Design & Water Cooling: Automotive-grade three-ring pistons guarantee immaculate cylinder sealing and high-rev stability. Paired with an independent external centrifugal water pump and enlarged cooling jackets, it rapidly transfers heat away from the block, ensuring stable operating temperatures and preventing thermal fatigue during intense, long-duration demonstrations.
- Seamless Digital Ignition & One-Key Electric Start: Powered by an integrated 3660 brushless electric starter motor tied to a dedicated V12 ECU and CDI high-voltage ignition controller. This eliminates the hassle of traditional manual starting, delivering a crisp, authoritative, and effortless one-key startup sequence that mimics a modern exotic vehicle.
🧠 Core Working Principle (How It Works)
As an internal combustion engine masterclass, the V12-180 operates through a precise four-stroke cycle replicated across its 12 cylinders arranged in a 60-degree V-formation:
- Intake Stroke: The three independent carburetors atomize the 95#/98# gasoline. As the pistons descend, the Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) precisely open the intake valves, drawing the fresh air-fuel mixture into the combustion chambers through the 48-valve architecture.
- Compression Stroke: The intake valves close, and the pistons ascend to compress the mixture at a 13.7:1 high-compression ratio, preparing it for optimal energy release.
- Power Stroke: At the peak of compression, the CDI high-voltage ignition controller fires the 12 imperial spark plugs. The instantaneous ignition forces the three-ring pistons downward, converting thermal energy into rotational mechanical power through the crankshaft.
- Exhaust Stroke: The exhaust valves open, and the pistons push the spent combustion gases out through the optimized second-generation exhaust manifold, completing the cycle and generating the iconic high-revving V12 acoustic output.
📊 Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | RUIFEIYA V12-180 (Gen-2 Upgraded) |
| Scale | 1/4 Scale |
| Form | Pre-Assembled (Factory Tested) |
| Displacement | 180 cc (12 × 15 cc) |
| Max Power | 17 HP |
| RPM Range | 2,000 – 12,000 RPM (up to 14,000 RPM) |
| Valve Train | DOHC, 48 Valves |
| Induction System | Upgraded Gen-2 Triple Independent Carburetors |
| Exhaust System | Upgraded Gen-2 Optimized Manifold Design |
| Cooling | Liquid-Cooled (External Centrifugal Pump) |
| Lubrication | Full-Pressure Dual-Pump (High/Low) |
| Starting | One-Key Electric Start (3660 Brushless Motor) |
| Fuel | 95# / 98# Pure Gasoline |
| Engine Dimensions | 28.8 × 23.1 × 28.3 cm |
| Net Weight | 12,500 g |
📦 What’s in the Box? (Complete Accessory Checklist - $799.99 Value)
We provide a comprehensive, ready-to-run hardware suite. Aside from fuel and batteries, everything you need is included inside the double-locked aviation aluminum flight case:
💧 Cooling System
- Water Inlet Pipe × 1
- Water Outlet Pipe × 1
- Water Outlet Pipe Elbow × 1
- Water Inlet Pipe Elbow × 1
- Water Inlet One-Way Check Valve × 1
- Water Tank & Radiator Core (Size: 240 × 100 mm) × 1
- Cooling Fans × 2
⛽ Fuel & Lubrication System
- Fuel Inlet Line × 1
- Fuel Outlet Line × 1
- Engine Oil Tank × 1
- Engine Oil Filter × 1
⚡ Electronics & Ignition
- 200A Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) × 1
- 3660 Brushless Start Motor (integrated)
- 3/16-40 Imperial Thread Spark Plugs × 12
- High-Voltage Ignition Coils (High-Voltage Packs) × 2
- CDI High-Voltage Ignition Controller × 1
📈 Monitoring & Collectibles
- Oil Temperature Sensor × 1
- Coolant Temperature Sensor × 1
- Digital RPM Display Screen × 1
- Limited Edition Serial Number Nameplate (matching engine number) × 1
- Product Instruction Manual × 1
- Aviation-Grade Anti-Collision Aluminum Carrying Case (Dual-lock design, top handle) × 1
🏁 Application Protocols
- 1/4 Scale Custom Supercars: High-torque performance designed for top-tier RC platforms and exhibition chassis.
- Large-Scale RC Marine: Optimized for heavy-duty gas-powered racing yachts and luxury scale boats.
- Mechanical Displays: A fully functional engineering masterpiece and educational centerpiece for workshops, museums, or private collections.
⭐ Why Choose Stirlingkit?
- Industry-Leading Reputation: As a globally recognized authority in miniature internal combustion and mechanical engine models, Stirlingkit has earned the absolute trust of tens of thousands of engineering enthusiasts, collectors, and hobbyists worldwide for our unmatched realism, structural accuracy, and premium craftsmanship.
- Double Quality Inspection & Personalized Owner Verification: Unlike traditional kits that require complex building, our engines arrive fully pre-assembled and factory-tested. Every single unit undergoes a rigorous secondary testing process at our Stirlingkit warehouse, and we personally send the exclusive testing photos and running videos to each V12 owner for final confirmation before dispatch.
- Worry-Free After-Sales Support: We stand firmly behind every masterclass engine we deliver. Our dedicated technical support team is always ready to assist you with professional guidance, operational troubleshooting, and expert maintenance advice throughout your ownership experience.
- Guaranteed Ongoing Spare Parts Supply: We maintain a comprehensive, long-term inventory of factory replacement parts and dedicated upgrade components. This ensures your investment is fully protected with seamless, lifetime accessory and parts availability whenever needed.
- Unmatched Value & Completeness: Every purchase includes a comprehensive $799.99 accessory bundle (cooling, ignition, sensors, and flight case) so you have everything needed out of the box.
- Global Secure Delivery: We ship worldwide via DHL Express with all import duties paid (DDP), packaged securely in custom aviation aluminum flight cases to guarantee damage-free arrival.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Do I need to assemble the engine myself?
A: No. The V12-180 arrives as a pre-assembled, finished product. Every unit undergoes rigorous factory and warehouse test runs before shipping, meaning it requires no complex DIY assembly.
Q2: What is included in the package, and what do I need to prepare separately?
A: The package includes a complete hardware suite: water cooling system, oil lines, 200A ESC, CDI ignition, spark plugs, sensors, RPM display, and an aviation aluminum flight case. You only need to prepare the 95#/98# gasoline, 4T engine oil, a 3S lithium battery (for ignition), and a 5S-6S lithium battery (for the electric start).
Q3: How is the engine shipped, and are there extra custom fees?
A: We ship globally via DHL Express with Free Shipping & Duties Paid (DDP). Each engine is safely secured inside a custom double-locked aluminum flight case with professional shock-proof packaging.
Q4: Is there a break-in period required for a new engine?
A: Yes. A new engine requires approximately 25 hours of idle break-in. Avoid high-RPM operation during this initial period, and always operate in a well-ventilated, open environment following the instruction manual.
Q5: What makes this Gen-2 version different from previous models?
A: This second-generation version features factory-refined updates based on our previous evolutions, most notably introducing an optimized second-generation exhaust manifold and an upgraded triple-carburetor configuration for enhanced stability, tuning ease, and a more authentic acoustic profile.
⚠️ Important Operating & Shipping Notice
- Strict Quality Control & Hand Assembly (Limited 20 Units): Strictly limited to 20 units worldwide with no secondary production run planned. Most components are fully manufactured, and engines are currently being meticulously assembled and tested entirely by hand, unit by unit, with sequential shipping beginning in late September. Every unit undergoes comprehensive running tests (with video verification) before being drained and dried for 2-3 days to ensure zero transport leakage.
- Logistics & Packaging: Delivered via DHL Express (Free Shipping & Duties Paid / DDP). The engine is packed in a heavy-duty outer box (approx. 19 kg) and the accessory kit in a secondary box (3–4 kg), safely secured inside a double-locked aviation aluminum flight case.
- Experience & Operation: Recommended for users aged 18+ with practical internal-combustion experience. A ~25-hour idle break-in period is strictly required for new engines. All units ship strictly according to the finalized Second-Generation (Gen-2) specifications.