Review by CoMod martinmm of Carrera the Evo/D132 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren GT
(27298 and 30484, 30485)
. Even here in Mercedes country, you rarely—if ever—see it in the wild. So far, I’ve only had the chance to see it in action on the test track in Untertürkheim.
Appearance/Workmanship:
The only flaw I could find on the test vehicle was a gap on the left side of the attached rear end that was slightly too large. Otherwise, even after a very meticulous search, no manufacturing defects could be found. The wheels feature a four-color design
, and the side gills as well as the ventilation slits on the hood are openwork, which gives the vehicle a very dynamic appearance. The front lighting LEDs are mounted horizontally and indirectly direct the light to the two dual headlights, which nevertheless provides sufficient illumination. The long front overhang helps minimize the light beam from flashing sideways beneath the wheel wells. The body could sit a tad lower on the wheels. The body makes full use of the track width.
Technical Specs
: The McLaren features the latest chassis with magnets mounted directly on it. Thanks to the long front end, the stabilizer fin is positioned in front of the continuous front axle. The axles and wheels all run very smoothly and effortlessly. For the technicians: The total weight (without the magnetic mounts) is 98g. The rear track width is 63.5mm, the front track width is 59.5mm, and the wheelbase is 83mm. Distance from the rear axle to the guide keel pivot point: 104 mm.
Handling: I tested it as follows: Magnets removed. Running at 13 volts on my test track, the McLaren runs like a charm. The tires have really excellent grip—provided the track is dust-free. If you enter a turn too aggressively, the rear end tends to break out. Thanks to good keel tuning and the large yaw angle, however, this doesn’t pose a risk of premature loss of control. With a bit of finesse at the controller, you can achieve really fast lap times and a lot of driving fun with the Mercedes. And all without making any modifications to the car.
Conclusion
Carrera
: In terms of handling, the
SLR McLaren delivers what it promises visually! I’d like it even better in 1:24 scale, though :-)
CoMod martinmm
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Review by CoMod Mike... on theCarrera
Evo/D132 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren GT
(27298 and 30484,30485)
SLR 722 GT: What kind of car is this, or rather, race car!!! A look at the SLR websiteClub.com makes it clearer: the idea came from the club members themselves. Why not convert the SLR into a “real” race car and race against each other!? No sooner said than done. Anyone who owns an SLR and/or has the necessary cash can have the renowned British race car manufacturer RML modify the production SLR with around 400 parts! Unfortunately, this doesn’t include street legality, but it does come with its own club trophy featuring races across Europe, support, and a full set of racing gear. The things you can spend money on... ;-)
Of the 21 SLR 722 GTs built , in addition to the silver versions, there’s also a very eye-catching orange paint job, whichCarrera was produced by for the D132 series! I see the production SLR here at my workplace almost every day, but I just can’t get enough of it. The GT variant, with its oversized rear spoiler, really takes the whole thing to the next level and actually reveals just how much brute power lies dormant in this car!
On our SG-Stern wooden trackwithout magnetic wire, however, the SLR showed its gentler side. Which isn’t a bad thing at all. Even right out of the box, it exhibited pleasant drifting behavior. The only thing that’s a bit of a nuisance here on wood is the good grip of the soft tires. Of course, the usual sanding down of the rear tires improved the smoothness of the ride again. On theCarrera track, you’d probably be able to achieve good lap times without much effort! Compared to this year’s other new models, the SLR has shown some of the best handling characteristics so far and would look right at home in a GT racing series! The car’s beautifully executed design is, however, slightly marred in profile by the tire diameter, which leaves a bit too much space in the wheel well. But you only see that briefly on the starting grid! Later on during the drift, it’s no longer noticeable ;-)
By the way...TRG Motorsports, together with RML, has prepared an SLR 722 GT this year for a Speed GT race in the U.S. I hope this isn’t a one-off and that we’ll see the car more often. Maybe even in this beautiful dark blue race livery on our homeCarrera track!
CoMod Mike...
(27298 and 30484, 30485)
. Even here in Mercedes country, you rarely—if ever—see it in the wild. So far, I’ve only had the chance to see it in action on the test track in Untertürkheim.
Appearance/Workmanship:
The only flaw I could find on the test vehicle was a gap on the left side of the attached rear end that was slightly too large. Otherwise, even after a very meticulous search, no manufacturing defects could be found. The wheels feature a four-color design
, and the side gills as well as the ventilation slits on the hood are openwork, which gives the vehicle a very dynamic appearance. The front lighting LEDs are mounted horizontally and indirectly direct the light to the two dual headlights, which nevertheless provides sufficient illumination. The long front overhang helps minimize the light beam from flashing sideways beneath the wheel wells. The body could sit a tad lower on the wheels. The body makes full use of the track width.
Technical Specs
: The McLaren features the latest chassis with magnets mounted directly on it. Thanks to the long front end, the stabilizer fin is positioned in front of the continuous front axle. The axles and wheels all run very smoothly and effortlessly. For the technicians: The total weight (without the magnetic mounts) is 98g. The rear track width is 63.5mm, the front track width is 59.5mm, and the wheelbase is 83mm. Distance from the rear axle to the guide keel pivot point: 104 mm.
Handling: I tested it as follows: Magnets removed. Running at 13 volts on my test track, the McLaren runs like a charm. The tires have really excellent grip—provided the track is dust-free. If you enter a turn too aggressively, the rear end tends to break out. Thanks to good keel tuning and the large yaw angle, however, this doesn’t pose a risk of premature loss of control. With a bit of finesse at the controller, you can achieve really fast lap times and a lot of driving fun with the Mercedes. And all without making any modifications to the car.
Conclusion
CoMod martinmm
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Review by CoMod Mike... on the
(27298 and 30484,30485)
SLR 722 GT: What kind of car is this, or rather, race car!!! A look at the SLR websiteClub.com makes it clearer: the idea came from the club members themselves. Why not convert the SLR into a “real” race car and race against each other!? No sooner said than done. Anyone who owns an SLR and/or has the necessary cash can have the renowned British race car manufacturer RML modify the production SLR with around 400 parts! Unfortunately, this doesn’t include street legality, but it does come with its own club trophy featuring races across Europe, support, and a full set of racing gear. The things you can spend money on... ;-)
Of the 21 SLR 722 GTs built , in addition to the silver versions, there’s also a very eye-catching orange paint job, which
On our SG-Stern wooden trackwithout magnetic wire, however, the SLR showed its gentler side. Which isn’t a bad thing at all. Even right out of the box, it exhibited pleasant drifting behavior. The only thing that’s a bit of a nuisance here on wood is the good grip of the soft tires. Of course, the usual sanding down of the rear tires improved the smoothness of the ride again. On the
By the way...TRG Motorsports, together with RML, has prepared an SLR 722 GT this year for a Speed GT race in the U.S. I hope this isn’t a one-off and that we’ll see the car more often. Maybe even in this beautiful dark blue race livery on our home
CoMod Mike...
