Croupier

Introducing the Croupier, a new entrant in the world of high-stakes RC car racing. This audacious project, forged within the unassuming confines of Silverfang Performance Engineering, takes its name not only for its visual allusion to the sleek vehicles favored by a notorious casino owner with a penchant for illegal street racing, but also for the deceptive game it plays with its driver, turning each race into a gamble.

Born from the DNA of the esteemed Armand, the Croupier has emerged as a top-class modified car that has been designed to push the boundaries of competitive racing with insane power while maintaining a level of control that allows skilled drivers to harness its full potential. Although the Croupier relentlessly pursues power, it must demonstrate its track effectiveness.

Compared to its predecessor, this treacherous devil requires a more proficient driver. Whereas the Armand boasts decent performance and is accessible to those with moderate skills, the Croupier is a high-performance vehicle exclusively designed for experts, a high-stakes gamble for those venturous enough to take it on. The creation's inspiration stems from the likes of Humma, King Kaiju, Saeger, and even the rookie-tier Sprinter XL, all of which exhibit similar behavior - fast, relentless, and demanding of the driver's utmost attention.

Silverfang Performance Engineering went on a crusade to bestow the Croupier with tremendous power and agility, transforming it into an unchained predator that tears up the track with unmatched ferocity. The engine is tuned for even more power, the drivetrain is re-balanced, and the chassis is reinforced with stiffer springs that contribute to the Croupier's agile yet controlled handling. Unlike its inspirations, the Croupier boasts a unique personality on the track, making it a force to be reckoned with.

True to its Armand heritage, the Croupier maintains its sleek body shape, featuring a crimson hue. The carbon fiber-like texture of the paintwork complements the aggressive aesthetic and serves to bring a touch of sophistication to the Croupier. Black racing stripes with silver contours symbolize its notoriety and savage spirit. Manufacturers' decals proudly display the origins of the thoughtfully selected details used in this controversial yet captivating project. Completing the Croupier's visual appeal, it runs on dark yellow wheels designed by none other than Trixed, the visionary behind the Humma rebuild that spawned the acclaimed Armand.

As its project leader boldly states, the Croupier is a controversial piece of work that challenges the status quo, nonetheless he has faith in its potential to be a formidable rival to iconic cars, including the illustrious Endo - provided it finds the right hands to master its untamed temper. Only time will reveal whether the Croupier can truly rise to greatness on the competitive racing stage.

Update 1.1:

• Rebalanced car behaviour to be more controllable on slippery surfaces, although tarmac is still its native surface;
• Updated vanilla-style car box;
• Top speed is decreased from 45.3 to 44.7 mph;
• Acceleration is increased from 4.92 to 5.21 m/s²;
• Parameters from version 1.0 are added as separate file.