Review by CoMod JoergW on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari 458 Italia (30539/30540)
So here we have the 2009 offspring of the Italian luxury manufacturer in 1:32 scale, and at first glance, it's nothing more than a Ferrari in a long line of Ferraris... I think that's exactly what it should be ;-)
The Ferrari 548 Italia was released in 2009 as the successor to the Ferrari 430. At just under 200,000 euros for a basic model, it naturally becomes a rather rare car. Its nearly 1.4 tons are powered by a direct-injection V8 engine with 570 hp, accelerating it from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and ultimately reaching a top speed of approximately 325 km/h. Grip is provided by the 20-inch alloy wheels with tires measuring 235/35 on the front and 295/35 on the rear axle. The car is truly a hot machine, so all the vehicles had to be returned to the workshop. In some cases, the vehicles burned out because an adhesive used in the car ignited in the heat in the engine compartment.
Optics:
The two models, in Ferrari red and the yellow, also typical of Ferrari, are styled faithfully to the original. The printing with micro-lettering and emblems, as well as the paintwork, are clean and detailed. As far as I know, the cars haven't yet competed in any real racing series, but on the Carrera track, their understated racing look means they can easily be used in GT races. Racing with older supercars like Bond-Aston Martin, etc., would likely be significantly more difficult due to technical innovations in the chassis, but it's worth a try. That's irrelevant in the display case, and the new Ferrari 548 Italia fits in nicely. Brake calipers and perforated brake discs further enhance the look.
Technology:
The light on the digital versions appears quite bright and barely shines through from the sides. Otherwise, the extended rudder angle, which also has a positive effect on drifting behavior in this car, has been standard equipment for some time. The tires have sufficient grip even without any aftertreatment. Since the super-low-profile tires are very thin, special care is required when grinding and breaking edges.
Processing:
The wheels don't sit completely snugly in the wheel arches, but if you look at the photos of the real models, that's how it is in real life. The axles and rims rotate smoothly and smoothly. There's enough space in the chassis to accommodate rolled lead pieces. The sidepods, in particular, are ideal for this purpose. The front gets narrower and flatter, so you'll have to experiment a bit.
Driving behavior:
The handling is swift and unspectacular. The car runs quietly and is hardly disturbed, especially by magnets. With a few stickers and starting numbers, it could be turned into a nice race car. Given the real-life data, I wouldn't be surprised if one or two 548s make an appearance on the racetrack soon.
CoMod JoergW
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Review by CoMod Lotus of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari 458 Italia
(30539/30540)
Fire under the butt
Yes! That's probably what you think of when you picture the Ferrari 458, introduced in 2009 and on sale since early 2010: 8 cylinders, 570 hp, 540 Nm of torque, a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and all that while weighing just 1340 kg. A car like that really sets fire to your ass. Unfortunately, it doesn't just do that figuratively, but also in reality, which is why it's now also called the "Flambéed Ferrari." Ten units have already gone up in flames.
Here is a video: Ferrari on fire! (More examples can also be found on YouTube.)
The cause of the spontaneous combustion is a special high-tech adhesive that secures a protective shield between the wheel arch cover and the engine compartment to protect the tires and body from the heat of the mid-engine. During extreme driving and high outside temperatures, the adhesive can evaporate and ignite. And just like that, €197,000.00 can go up in flames.
Now, the child in a man sometimes comes up with the stupidest ideas. Back in my youth, back in the blissful Carrera Universal 132 days, my cousin Frank and I once coated the cigar racing cars of the time with Pattex, lit them up, and raced them around the track. It smoked wonderfully. Of course, only in the garden; that would have been far too dangerous in the apartment. When I saw the pictures of the burning 458, I had an idea...
However, I immediately dismissed that crazy idea, because the new Carrera model is simply too valuable for that. The Carrera designers did an excellent job with the car; the proportions are perfect. The body is partially painted black on the inside so that the LEDs don't shine through (in the digital model). There's enough room in the chassis for lead fetishists, but the car handles perfectly even without lead. It doesn't throw you off track thanks to the very wide track and good grip. Personally, I like the yellow one better than the red one, although I agree with my colleagues: A racing version with war paint, this car would be a hit!
And finally, a word of caution, especially to the kids: don't do this with Pattex! It's too dangerous, and above all, it's a waste of time for the cars!
So here we have the 2009 offspring of the Italian luxury manufacturer in 1:32 scale, and at first glance, it's nothing more than a Ferrari in a long line of Ferraris... I think that's exactly what it should be ;-)
The Ferrari 548 Italia was released in 2009 as the successor to the Ferrari 430. At just under 200,000 euros for a basic model, it naturally becomes a rather rare car. Its nearly 1.4 tons are powered by a direct-injection V8 engine with 570 hp, accelerating it from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds, and ultimately reaching a top speed of approximately 325 km/h. Grip is provided by the 20-inch alloy wheels with tires measuring 235/35 on the front and 295/35 on the rear axle. The car is truly a hot machine, so all the vehicles had to be returned to the workshop. In some cases, the vehicles burned out because an adhesive used in the car ignited in the heat in the engine compartment.
Optics:
The two models, in Ferrari red and the yellow, also typical of Ferrari, are styled faithfully to the original. The printing with micro-lettering and emblems, as well as the paintwork, are clean and detailed. As far as I know, the cars haven't yet competed in any real racing series, but on the Carrera track, their understated racing look means they can easily be used in GT races. Racing with older supercars like Bond-Aston Martin, etc., would likely be significantly more difficult due to technical innovations in the chassis, but it's worth a try. That's irrelevant in the display case, and the new Ferrari 548 Italia fits in nicely. Brake calipers and perforated brake discs further enhance the look.
Technology:
The light on the digital versions appears quite bright and barely shines through from the sides. Otherwise, the extended rudder angle, which also has a positive effect on drifting behavior in this car, has been standard equipment for some time. The tires have sufficient grip even without any aftertreatment. Since the super-low-profile tires are very thin, special care is required when grinding and breaking edges.
Processing:
The wheels don't sit completely snugly in the wheel arches, but if you look at the photos of the real models, that's how it is in real life. The axles and rims rotate smoothly and smoothly. There's enough space in the chassis to accommodate rolled lead pieces. The sidepods, in particular, are ideal for this purpose. The front gets narrower and flatter, so you'll have to experiment a bit.
Driving behavior:
The handling is swift and unspectacular. The car runs quietly and is hardly disturbed, especially by magnets. With a few stickers and starting numbers, it could be turned into a nice race car. Given the real-life data, I wouldn't be surprised if one or two 548s make an appearance on the racetrack soon.
CoMod JoergW
***************************************
Review by CoMod Lotus of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari 458 Italia
(30539/30540)
Fire under the butt
Yes! That's probably what you think of when you picture the Ferrari 458, introduced in 2009 and on sale since early 2010: 8 cylinders, 570 hp, 540 Nm of torque, a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, and all that while weighing just 1340 kg. A car like that really sets fire to your ass. Unfortunately, it doesn't just do that figuratively, but also in reality, which is why it's now also called the "Flambéed Ferrari." Ten units have already gone up in flames.
Here is a video: Ferrari on fire! (More examples can also be found on YouTube.)
The cause of the spontaneous combustion is a special high-tech adhesive that secures a protective shield between the wheel arch cover and the engine compartment to protect the tires and body from the heat of the mid-engine. During extreme driving and high outside temperatures, the adhesive can evaporate and ignite. And just like that, €197,000.00 can go up in flames.
Now, the child in a man sometimes comes up with the stupidest ideas. Back in my youth, back in the blissful Carrera Universal 132 days, my cousin Frank and I once coated the cigar racing cars of the time with Pattex, lit them up, and raced them around the track. It smoked wonderfully. Of course, only in the garden; that would have been far too dangerous in the apartment. When I saw the pictures of the burning 458, I had an idea...
However, I immediately dismissed that crazy idea, because the new Carrera model is simply too valuable for that. The Carrera designers did an excellent job with the car; the proportions are perfect. The body is partially painted black on the inside so that the LEDs don't shine through (in the digital model). There's enough room in the chassis for lead fetishists, but the car handles perfectly even without lead. It doesn't throw you off track thanks to the very wide track and good grip. Personally, I like the yellow one better than the red one, although I agree with my colleagues: A racing version with war paint, this car would be a hit!
And finally, a word of caution, especially to the kids: don't do this with Pattex! It's too dangerous, and above all, it's a waste of time for the cars!
