Test report by CoMod Carrera124 for the Carrera DIGITAL 132/Evo Porsche 935/78 PPG Industries No.09, Riverside '83 and Carrera DIGITAL 132 Porsche 935/78 Joest Racing 'No.66', DRM Nürburgring '81 (Item No. 30578/27372 and 30579)
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100 grams
Weight (body): 31 grams
Length including spoiler: 158 mm
Wheelbase: 72 mm
Track width (front axle): 57 mm
Track width (rear axle): 62 mm
Optics:
The shape is well-known, having been in our product range – with interruptions – since 2006. Nevertheless, our designer has created two extremely attractive design variants. The 'PPG Industries' version is available in both the digital and analog versions and features the color combination 'white and blue'. The blue rims, in particular, are unusual and make the design stand out from the crowd. The 'Joest Racing' version is available exclusively in the digital version and features a simple white finish.
Technology:
As already anticipated by the 2010 Club Model, the 935/78 features a newly designed chassis of the current generation. The overall weight of 100 grams is acceptable, and the digital versions also feature lighting. This is very well implemented at the front, whereas the taillights are barely visible due to the long rear end. This was also the case with the older, analog versions, and is practically unavoidable.
Driving test:
In the standard configuration, both Porsche 935/78 cars deliver a consistent performance: good acceleration, very high cornering speeds, but no cornering limits. Removing the rear magnet significantly improves cornering performance. However, the center magnet's grip is still comparatively strong, which is certainly partly due to the short wheelbase. For digital operation, this setup seems most suitable to me; for analog operation, depending on personal preference, you can easily do without the magnets altogether.
Conclusion:
While it's not a complete innovation, the facelift in the form of the digital chassis has done this classic a lot of good.
CoMod Carrera124
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100 grams
Weight (body): 31 grams
Length including spoiler: 158 mm
Wheelbase: 72 mm
Track width (front axle): 57 mm
Track width (rear axle): 62 mm
Optics:
The shape is well-known, having been in our product range – with interruptions – since 2006. Nevertheless, our designer has created two extremely attractive design variants. The 'PPG Industries' version is available in both the digital and analog versions and features the color combination 'white and blue'. The blue rims, in particular, are unusual and make the design stand out from the crowd. The 'Joest Racing' version is available exclusively in the digital version and features a simple white finish.
Technology:
As already anticipated by the 2010 Club Model, the 935/78 features a newly designed chassis of the current generation. The overall weight of 100 grams is acceptable, and the digital versions also feature lighting. This is very well implemented at the front, whereas the taillights are barely visible due to the long rear end. This was also the case with the older, analog versions, and is practically unavoidable.
Driving test:
In the standard configuration, both Porsche 935/78 cars deliver a consistent performance: good acceleration, very high cornering speeds, but no cornering limits. Removing the rear magnet significantly improves cornering performance. However, the center magnet's grip is still comparatively strong, which is certainly partly due to the short wheelbase. For digital operation, this setup seems most suitable to me; for analog operation, depending on personal preference, you can easily do without the magnets altogether.
Conclusion:
While it's not a complete innovation, the facelift in the form of the digital chassis has done this classic a lot of good.
CoMod Carrera124
