Review by CoMod JörgW of the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Audi R8 LMS "Phoenix Racing Racetaxi" (Item No. 23781) " &
Team Phoenix, No. 1A, Winner of the 2012 Bathurst 12-Hour
(Item No. 23782)
The Audi R8 LMS was built by quattro GmbH in collaboration with Abt Sportsline in accordance with the GT3 group regulations and went on sale to private racing teams starting in 2009. A race-ready vehicle cost approximately 300,000–350,000 euros;zahlen.Das while the model shown here is technically a race car, it is used in the Red Bull livery at the racetrack of the same name in Austria (formerly the A1-Ring or Österreichring in Spielberg) as a race taxi and promotional vehicle.
Appearance:
Despite the lack of racing insignia, the Red Bull livery alone somehow makes the car feel like a race car—you can just imagine the three start numbers… or simply add them yourself.
Technical Specs:
Basically all familiar components. The headlight is bright enough at the front, but on this dark-colored vehicle, the lack of internal shielding toward the tires is noticeable. The guide keel turns smoothly, the axles are flawless, and the tires have good grip.
Workmanship:
There are no defects to be found in the paint job, the decals, the assembly, or the alignment of the axles. The gearboxes on the new cars are all set relatively tight; while this isn’t a problem, I think they could be even quieter—thoughlaufen.Aber that’s really just nitpicking for a ready-to-run model.
What I would have liked to change is the antenna. If it were made of a more flexible material, you could leave it on without hesitation during races.
Handling:
This is already familiar from the other model variants. The car is a bit heavy, but it has a good balance of wheelbase, length, and width, and canCarrera
definitely hold its own in the GT series . The chassis allows for tuning with weights, but so far I’ve driven the Audis—by my standards—at a leisurely and safe pace, even though nothing has been modified except for removing the magnets.
Conclusion:
This car is a good option for further expanding the GT Series and bringing some variety to the track.
See you later,
Jörg***************************************
Test report by CoMod long on theCarrera DIGITAL 124
Audi R8 LMS 1A Bathurst 2012 (23782)
Phoenix Racing won the 2012 Bathurst 12-Hour Race. The Audi R8 LMS, driven by Christopher Mies, Darryl O’Young, and Christer Jöns, crossed the finish line first in Australia after a 12-hour race. Behind the Audi came another German-made car: a Mercedes-Benz SLS. Ferrari took third place.
The test model in the design mentioned above makes a strong visual impression right away—the colors, the printing, truly everything is top-notch. Of course, the Bathurst also features the many details found on its siblings, which deserve to be mentioned again here: the roof antenna, tow hooks, a great interior, delicate mirrors and rear spoiler mount, front and rear air intakes—the beefy wheels look fantastic in their wheel wells and will fill them out beautifully.
The Audi features the latest, well-developed technology, which we’re already familiar with, so there’s nothing new to report here.
For the first test runs, the rear magnet was removed again; the R8 impresses with solid and comfortable handling, though you can clearly feel that this R8 variant is a bit overweight. On the test track, the new soft tires provide excellent grip.
My conclusion: another great color variant that belongs on the track.
CoMod long
The Audi R8 LMS was built by quattro GmbH in collaboration with Abt Sportsline in accordance with the GT3 group regulations and went on sale to private racing teams starting in 2009. A race-ready vehicle cost approximately 300,000–350,000 euros;zahlen.Das while the model shown here is technically a race car, it is used in the Red Bull livery at the racetrack of the same name in Austria (formerly the A1-Ring or Österreichring in Spielberg) as a race taxi and promotional vehicle.
Appearance:
Despite the lack of racing insignia, the Red Bull livery alone somehow makes the car feel like a race car—you can just imagine the three start numbers… or simply add them yourself.
Technical Specs:
Basically all familiar components. The headlight is bright enough at the front, but on this dark-colored vehicle, the lack of internal shielding toward the tires is noticeable. The guide keel turns smoothly, the axles are flawless, and the tires have good grip.
Workmanship:
There are no defects to be found in the paint job, the decals, the assembly, or the alignment of the axles. The gearboxes on the new cars are all set relatively tight; while this isn’t a problem, I think they could be even quieter—thoughlaufen.Aber that’s really just nitpicking for a ready-to-run model.
What I would have liked to change is the antenna. If it were made of a more flexible material, you could leave it on without hesitation during races.
Handling:
This is already familiar from the other model variants. The car is a bit heavy, but it has a good balance of wheelbase, length, and width, and can
Conclusion:
This car is a good option for further expanding the GT Series and bringing some variety to the track.
See you later,
Jörg***************************************
Test report by CoMod long on the
Phoenix Racing won the 2012 Bathurst 12-Hour Race. The Audi R8 LMS, driven by Christopher Mies, Darryl O’Young, and Christer Jöns, crossed the finish line first in Australia after a 12-hour race. Behind the Audi came another German-made car: a Mercedes-Benz SLS. Ferrari took third place.
The test model in the design mentioned above makes a strong visual impression right away—the colors, the printing, truly everything is top-notch. Of course, the Bathurst also features the many details found on its siblings, which deserve to be mentioned again here: the roof antenna, tow hooks, a great interior, delicate mirrors and rear spoiler mount, front and rear air intakes—the beefy wheels look fantastic in their wheel wells and will fill them out beautifully.
The Audi features the latest, well-developed technology, which we’re already familiar with, so there’s nothing new to report here.
For the first test runs, the rear magnet was removed again; the R8 impresses with solid and comfortable handling, though you can clearly feel that this R8 variant is a bit overweight. On the test track, the new soft tires provide excellent grip.
My conclusion: another great color variant that belongs on the track.
CoMod long
