Razor LX Guide, Specs & Features

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The Razor LX is Mirai's high-performance racing variant of the Razor. On the Razor LX, high acceleration and precise thruster response reward a pilot who links braking, rotation, and the next gate without wasting momentum.

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Razor LX specifications

RoleCompetition
CareerCompetition
Crew1
CargoNo cargo grid
Length12.5 m
Beam9 m
Height3 m
Mass11,701 kg
StatusFlight ready

Finding lap time in the Razor LX

The Razor LX rewards a pilot who can make the higher-output racing package repeatable from one corner to the next instead of spending the whole lap on a single burst of speed. The Razor was originally engineered as a high-speed racing ship, intended for events such as the Murray Cup. However, Mirai decided to enhance its performance by exceeding the established speed limits. Two Size 2 gun mounts give the Razor LX a basic defensive option without changing its racing focus.

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Control and feedback aboard the Razor LX

For the Razor LX, high acceleration and precise thruster response reward a pilot who links braking, rotation, and the next gate without wasting momentum.

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Development note: The Razor LX is flight ready and entered the live game in Alpha 3.1.0. Because Star Citizen remains in active development, specifications, features, and imagery may change over time.

Propulsion, control, and cooling on the Razor LX

The Razor LX combines the higher-output racing package with low mass, responsive controls, and strong braking for speed that lasts through a full course.

The Razor LX's performance

The Razor was originally engineered as a high-speed racing ship, intended for events such as the Murray Cup. However, Mirai decided to enhance its performance by exceeding the established speed limits.

Razor LX's emergency armament

Two Size 2 gun mounts give the Razor LX a basic defensive option without changing its racing focus.

Razor LX's launch response

The fastest start is useful only if the vehicle remains settled for the first turn.

Razor LX's mid-corner control

The pilot uses light inputs to keep the vehicle stable through the fastest sections.

More thrust from the Razor racing chassis

The Razor LX pushes the base racer's propulsion harder for pilots willing to manage the extra demand. It is the straight performance choice in the family, while the same compact response still has to keep that speed under control through each sector.

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An overclocked competition package for maximum pace

Launch Launching the Razor LX

Use the higher-output racing package to build speed without compromising the Razor LX's position for the first turn.

Carry pace Stay settled between direction changes

Use smooth control inputs to carry the speed from the higher-output racing package through linked corners and gates.

Review Review the higher-output racing package after each run

Check heat, damage, and control response after the run before asking more from the higher-output racing package.

The Razor LX's high-output racing package

The Razor LX turns the higher-output racing package into a complete lap through careful setup, clean control inputs, and the discipline to preserve speed through the final sector.

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  1. Prepare the Razor LX for a full lap

    The pilot prepares the Razor LX for repeatable pace across the whole course rather than one headline speed figure.

  2. Control the Razor LX's launch acceleration

    A smooth launch builds speed without forcing the pilot to rescue the Razor LX before the first turn.

  3. Turn the Razor LX's handling into consistent lap speed

    The Razor LX's pilot keeps the higher-output racing package usable by linking each braking point to the next acceleration zone.

  4. Learn where the lap actually lost time

    For the Razor LX, braking points, control inputs, heat, and line choice give the pilot something concrete to improve on the next run.

Razor LX's race-day details

The Razor LX combines its higher-output racing package with low mass, predictable controls, and stable braking so the pilot can carry speed through the whole course.

01 Razor LX propulsion

Race-tuned propulsion helps the Razor LX recover momentum without turning every exit into a correction.

02 Razor LX's line and control response

Steering and thruster response help the Razor LX change direction without giving away the speed built in the previous sector.

03 Braking and rotation on the Razor LX

Predictable deceleration helps the Razor LX rotate cleanly and begin accelerating before the next sector opens.

04 Repeatable race setup

Cooling, fuel, control settings, and damage condition give the Razor LX a stable baseline from one run to the next.

Set up the Razor LX for the entire course

The vehicle rewards a pilot who can repeat precise braking and steering inputs throughout the course.

Carry the Razor LX's speed through the technical sectors

The pilot sets up the Razor LX's higher-output racing package for the course, then links braking, steering, and acceleration into a faster lap.

Setup Use the difficult section to guide setup

Set the Razor LX up for the slowest corner and longest acceleration zone, not only top speed.

Line Keep the Razor LX settled between gates

Aboard the Razor LX, course setup and smooth control inputs help the pilot carry the benefits of the higher-output racing package from the first sector to the finish.

Review Separate setup problems from line choice

On the Razor LX, after the run, the pilot reviews braking points, line choice, and how the higher-output racing package behaved before adjusting the setup.

See the Razor LX in action

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