CoMod Carrera 124 Test Report on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 and Evolution Chevrolet Corvette C6R Luc Alphand Aventures 'No. 72', Le Mans 2010
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Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100
grams; Weight (body only): 30
grams; Length including spoiler: 145
mm; Wheelbase: 84
mm; Track width (front axle): 57 mm
; Track width (rear axle): 60
mm; Body:
The Corvette C6R is a true perennial favorite;Carrera
it has been a staple for years, both in real-world racing and in the model car scene. It has been part of the 1:32 scale lineup since 2006. The latest design variant is based on the version used by the French racing team “Luc Alphand Aventures,” as it appeared at the start of the 2010 24 Hours of Le Mans. The color scheme is predominantly black and white; even the rims are black. The lettering and graphics are applied with precision, and the green-and-yellow-tinted headlights provide an attractive contrast. All of this comes together to create a visual treat.
Chassis:
The real innovation lies beneath the body: a completely redesigned chassis of the current generation, which replaces the previous chassis of the Corvette C6R (sliding magnet chassis in the analog versions and Pro-X chassis in the digital versions). There was enough space in the front end for a rigid front axle, and the total weight is almost exactly 100 grams.
Test Drive:
Even with the older chassis, the Corvette’s handling performance was quite good. Expectations for the new design are therefore high. With a full set of magnets, the handling is rather unspectacular: high cornering speeds are offset by an extremely narrow limit range. Driving errors are nearly impossible to correct, but given the wide and low body, they must be deliberately provoked to a significant degree.
Without the rear magnet, the handling improves noticeably: the achievable cornering speeds are lower. In return, you gain a wide margin of error that forgives corners taken too aggressively. I find this setup ideal for digital racing. The Audi R8 LMS is probably the most suitable rival vehicle. Both car types achieved similar lap times on my test track, although subjectively, the Corvette performs slightly better. The suspension also offers good conditions for driving without magnets, as there is sufficient space for trim weights in the side pods. Whether you stick with the original tires—which have been sanded down—or opt for tires from other manufacturers, such as Ortmann, is a decision each driver must make for themselves.
Conclusion:
A successful rebirth, both visually and technically; the Corvette fits in very well with the other current GT race cars. I hope that, in addition to the second design variant this year, even more versions will follow next year.
CoModCarrera 124
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100
grams; Weight (body only): 30
grams; Length including spoiler: 145
mm; Wheelbase: 84
mm; Track width (front axle): 57 mm
; Track width (rear axle): 60
mm; Body:
The Corvette C6R is a true perennial favorite;
Chassis:
The real innovation lies beneath the body: a completely redesigned chassis of the current generation, which replaces the previous chassis of the Corvette C6R (sliding magnet chassis in the analog versions and Pro-X chassis in the digital versions). There was enough space in the front end for a rigid front axle, and the total weight is almost exactly 100 grams.
Test Drive:
Even with the older chassis, the Corvette’s handling performance was quite good. Expectations for the new design are therefore high. With a full set of magnets, the handling is rather unspectacular: high cornering speeds are offset by an extremely narrow limit range. Driving errors are nearly impossible to correct, but given the wide and low body, they must be deliberately provoked to a significant degree.
Without the rear magnet, the handling improves noticeably: the achievable cornering speeds are lower. In return, you gain a wide margin of error that forgives corners taken too aggressively. I find this setup ideal for digital racing. The Audi R8 LMS is probably the most suitable rival vehicle. Both car types achieved similar lap times on my test track, although subjectively, the Corvette performs slightly better. The suspension also offers good conditions for driving without magnets, as there is sufficient space for trim weights in the side pods. Whether you stick with the original tires—which have been sanded down—or opt for tires from other manufacturers, such as Ortmann, is a decision each driver must make for themselves.
Conclusion:
A successful rebirth, both visually and technically; the Corvette fits in very well with the other current GT race cars. I hope that, in addition to the second design variant this year, even more versions will follow next year.
CoMod
