Picco Squalo DLC Off Road engine .21 Ceramic Aluminium Carburettor

The Picco Squalo DLC .21 Off Road engine brings Italian engineering and limited-edition exclusivity to competitive nitro racing. Evolved from the proven DIX platform, it delivers smooth throttle response, strong acceleration and exceptional fuel efficiency. Celebrating Picco’s collaboration with Kyosho Europe (now the exclusive distributor of Picco buggy engines across Europe) and top driver Renaud Savoya, the Squalo – the Shark – is built to hunt at the front. Part number PIC9699.

Key Features

• Limited edition: Available only until December 2026
• Swiss super-quality bearings for reliability under demanding conditions
• Rear ceramic bearing for durability and responsive acceleration
• Hard black DLC crankshaft
• 10-port cylinder design for strong acceleration and top-end performance
• Exceptional fuel efficiency
• Exclusive bi-colour orange head with an elegant, high-end finish
• Refined from the DIX for smoother handling and improved responsiveness

Technical Specifications

• 10 ports hard chromed sleeve
• Piston CNC machined from billet
• 14mm DLC balanced shaft with silicone insert
• Knife-edged lightweight aerodynamic con-rod
• Low CG Shark double colour cooling head
• 14mm ceramic Swiss-made main bearing
• Aluminium 3-needle slide carburettor
• Displacement: 3.49cc
• Bore: 16.03mm
• Stroke: 17.30mm
• Output: 2.78 hp @ 36,000 rpm

Track-Focused Performance

Designed and built in Italy, the Picco Squalo prioritises precision, efficiency and reliability. From its DLC-treated crankshaft and Swiss bearings to the lightweight con-rod and low centre-of-gravity cooling head, every component is selected to maintain consistent power and drivability across long runs. If your racing demands crisp response and efficient, controllable speed, the Squalo DLC .21 is ready to deliver.