Review by CoMod joergW of Carrera the Evo/D132 Audi R8 LMS Team Abt Sportsline 2009 Nürburgring 24 Hours "No.100" and Audi R8 LMS Team Phoenix 2009 Nürburgring 24 Hours "No.98"
(27321/27322 and 30514/30515)
The Audi R8 LMS was built by quattro GmbH with the assistance of Abt Sportsline in accordance with Group GT3 regulations, meaning that, alongside the well-known Porsche and the relatively new Scirocco, another member of the large VW family is on the starting grid.
Since summer 2009, a total of 12 vehicles have beenGo fielded by various racing teams in European GT competitions and in the BF Go Odrich Endurance Championship. At the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring, two teams each fielded two Audi R8 LMS cars, and one vehicle finished the race in second place overall, behind a Porsche 997 GT3 RSR from the Manthey team. A successful debut!
Power comes from a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine mounted in front of the rear axle. The direct-injection engine produces 500 hp (370 kW) and delivers a maximum torque of 500 Newton-meters. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 6-speed sports transmission with paddle shifters. The all-wheel drive system installed as standard in the R8 was replaced by rear-wheel drive due to regulations. The chassis uses almost exclusively components from the production model. Extensive safety equipment also offers the highest level of passive safety.
In the fall of 2009, sales to motorsport teams began. (Net price: €262,000) Add to that a few euros for race livery, tuning parts, the right tires, etc. Getting started with a 1:32 scaleCarrera model is Carrera definitely a much more affordable option.
Appearance:
Both vehicles, now available as Evo models, feature a truly fantastic, highly detailed
overall look. If you compare the wheels with images from the internet, they sit well and are largely true to the original in the wheel wells. Maybe I’ll get to see a real one this year. Black-silver and blue-yellow—colors that are easily recognizable on the racetrack—can also be used in a variety of racing series in the 1:32 scale.
Technical Details:
The solid front axle has a bit more lateral play, but this can be easily corrected with clip-on plastic rings. Personally, it didn’t bother me while driving. Due to the absence of lights, the uncluttered chassis offers plenty of space on top for targeted lead tuning. The front-mounted keel area features the new, significantly increased swivel range.
Finish:
The paintwork and printing are good. The only minor flaw is visible in the tricky area of the light blue line that runs all the way around, separating the blue section from the yellow one. The lettering and advertising stickers are all very easy to read.
The front axle turns easily; the rims and axles pose no problems. The tires sit firmly enough even without adhesive to allow for very fast driving with a magnet. The tires’ grip is okay.
Handling:
As expected, the handling is very smooth, as the width-to-length ratio and other chassis geometry factors work very well for the vehicle, which is confirmed on the track.
Bottom line:
I don't think I need to be a fortune-teller to predict that there will be more versions of this model (especially since the 24-hour version isn't even available yet)!
CoMod JoergW
(27321/27322 and 30514/30515)
The Audi R8 LMS was built by quattro GmbH with the assistance of Abt Sportsline in accordance with Group GT3 regulations, meaning that, alongside the well-known Porsche and the relatively new Scirocco, another member of the large VW family is on the starting grid.
Since summer 2009, a total of 12 vehicles have been
Power comes from a 5.2-liter naturally aspirated V10 engine mounted in front of the rear axle. The direct-injection engine produces 500 hp (370 kW) and delivers a maximum torque of 500 Newton-meters. Power is transmitted to the rear axle via a 6-speed sports transmission with paddle shifters. The all-wheel drive system installed as standard in the R8 was replaced by rear-wheel drive due to regulations. The chassis uses almost exclusively components from the production model. Extensive safety equipment also offers the highest level of passive safety.
In the fall of 2009, sales to motorsport teams began. (Net price: €262,000) Add to that a few euros for race livery, tuning parts, the right tires, etc. Getting started with a 1:32 scale
Appearance:
Both vehicles, now available as Evo models, feature a truly fantastic, highly detailed
overall look. If you compare the wheels with images from the internet, they sit well and are largely true to the original in the wheel wells. Maybe I’ll get to see a real one this year. Black-silver and blue-yellow—colors that are easily recognizable on the racetrack—can also be used in a variety of racing series in the 1:32 scale.
Technical Details:
The solid front axle has a bit more lateral play, but this can be easily corrected with clip-on plastic rings. Personally, it didn’t bother me while driving. Due to the absence of lights, the uncluttered chassis offers plenty of space on top for targeted lead tuning. The front-mounted keel area features the new, significantly increased swivel range.
Finish:
The paintwork and printing are good. The only minor flaw is visible in the tricky area of the light blue line that runs all the way around, separating the blue section from the yellow one. The lettering and advertising stickers are all very easy to read.
The front axle turns easily; the rims and axles pose no problems. The tires sit firmly enough even without adhesive to allow for very fast driving with a magnet. The tires’ grip is okay.
Handling:
As expected, the handling is very smooth, as the width-to-length ratio and other chassis geometry factors work very well for the vehicle, which is confirmed on the track.
Bottom line:
I don't think I need to be a fortune-teller to predict that there will be more versions of this model (especially since the 24-hour version isn't even available yet)!
CoMod JoergW
