$300 DiRT 3 LE Revealed

GameStop are listing a wallet-busting DiRT 3 Limited Edition with a Ken Block RC car for an eye-watering $300. Due for release this May, the specs for this RC car are pretty impressive!

“About Ken Block Gymkhana RC Car Bundler:

MODEL 7309: Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta, Fully assembled, Ready-To-Race®, with TQ 2.4GHz High Output radio system with Traxxas Link, Velineon® 380 motor, VXL-3m ESC, 7.2 volt NiMH battery & charger, and ProGraphix® painted body.

• Officially licensed Ford Fiesta body design and Ken Block/Monster Energy graphics
• Officially licensed Volk Racing TE37 wheels (1.9″ diameter, 12mm hex)
• Unique green pushrods and toe links, exclusive to the Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta
• Pre-glued, low-profile Gymkhana-compound slick tires molded in a pecially formulated rubber compund for authentic Gymkhana performance and handling
• Impact absorbing foam front bumper
• Adjustable height body mounts
• TQ 2.4GHz High Output transmitter with Traxxas Link
  • Automatically stores and loads settings for up to 20 Traxxas Link-enabled models – just switch on and drive, “model selection” is not required.
  • Multi-Function knob
  • Adjustable steering and throttle percentage (dual rates)
  • Adjustable steering and throttle sensitivity (exponential)
  • Adjustable steering and throttle end points
  • High 13ms frame rate and near-zero latency for responsive control
  • 5-channel micro receiver with dual channel-1 inputs
• Race-winning, F1-inspired Revo® suspension technology and E-Revo integrated chassis design, perfectly optimized for 1/16 scale
• Powered by the Velineon® Brushless Power System
• Traxxas High-Current Connector allows high-capacity battery packs to deliver maximum voltage to the Velineon
• Brushless Power System
• Velineon VXL-3m Electronic Speed Control
  • LiPo, NiCad, and NiMH compatible with two-stage low-voltage detection
  • Sport Mode – Forward / Brake / Reverse
  • Race Mode – Forward / Brake
  • Training Mode – 50% Forward / Brake / 50% Reverse (patent pending)
• Velineon 380 Brushless Motor
  • High-performance sensorless design
  • High-strength Neodymium magnets
  • Efficient, high-speed ball bearings
  • Precision-balanced rotor
  • Gold-plated 3.5mm bullet connectors
• Digital High-Torque Waterproof Micro Steering Servo
• Waterproof, o-ring sealed receiver box
• Sealed, silicone-filled differentials – an industry first in 1/16 scale
• Torque-Control slipper clutch system
• Telescoping universal-joint driveshafts
• Rubber-sealed ball bearings
• External gear cover with easy slipper access
• Rocker-actuated shocks provide true progressive damping and spring rates
• Threaded-body, oil-filled shocks permit fast, precise preload adjustments and deliver smooth, consistent damping
• Suspension is precision tuned for on-road performance
• Fiber-composite monocoque chassis
• Speed control and receiver are securely fastened to chassis
• Integrated battery compartments with intake and exit cooling vents
• Quick-release battery doors for fast pack changes
• Full line of genuine Traxxas accessories available
• The Ken Block Gymkhana Fiesta is backed by unparalleled Traxxas support and parts availability”

Rumours that it is also the ultimate robot lover have yet to be confirmed.

Source: GameStop via The Examiner