Carrera DIGITAL 132/Evolution La Ferrari (Art. No. 30665/27446 & 30681/27458)
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 107 grams
Weight (body): 33 grams
Length including spoiler: 149 mm
Wheelbase: 83 mm
Track width (front axle): 61 mm
Track width (rear axle): 61 mm
Other: continuous front axle
About the vehicle:
With a slight delay, the final new car of 2013 is rolling onto the test track: the LaFerrari in its classic red livery. Anyone who already owns the Porsche 918 Spyder from one of the anniversary packs will now receive a thematically appropriate rival car. Because, like the Porsche, the Ferrari is also available with a hybrid drive in the prototype.
Technology or chassis:
This one showcases the now classic Carrera design, with an E200 engine mounted as an inline skate. There's enough space at the front for a full-length front axle. SMD components are used for the front lighting, while classic LEDs with their familiar black shields are used for the rear lighting. The truly well-crafted rims and, in particular, the detailed brake discs and calipers are worth mentioning. The weight, at 73 grams, is a bit too high for my taste.
Optics or body:
Naturally, a red road-going Ferrari has very little printing, but the black roof section extending over the engine creates an attractive contrast. The rearview mirrors, which extend far outwards, are prone to breakage; as is typical with Carrera, an additional pair is included as spare parts. The driver's role is both positive and negative: the cockpit and dummy engine are multicolored and very attractively designed, but the somewhat artificial-looking driver figure spoils the otherwise good overall impression.
Driving test:
As is often the case, there's little to say about the handling with the full magnet system: the magnets pull the model firmly toward the track, so it's bound to be a fierce action right from the start. There's no limit in the corners; it's a case of "head or tail" here. However, once you've found your rhythm, you can achieve quite fast lap times without flying off. Without the rear magnet, lap times drop, but the car is significantly easier to control in corners. However, the tire grip does reach its limits in this configuration. Without any magnets at all, the Ferrari just slides around helplessly. Anyone who prefers this mode will at least have to invest in different tires.
CoMod Chris
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 107 grams
Weight (body): 33 grams
Length including spoiler: 149 mm
Wheelbase: 83 mm
Track width (front axle): 61 mm
Track width (rear axle): 61 mm
Other: continuous front axle
About the vehicle:
With a slight delay, the final new car of 2013 is rolling onto the test track: the LaFerrari in its classic red livery. Anyone who already owns the Porsche 918 Spyder from one of the anniversary packs will now receive a thematically appropriate rival car. Because, like the Porsche, the Ferrari is also available with a hybrid drive in the prototype.
Technology or chassis:
This one showcases the now classic Carrera design, with an E200 engine mounted as an inline skate. There's enough space at the front for a full-length front axle. SMD components are used for the front lighting, while classic LEDs with their familiar black shields are used for the rear lighting. The truly well-crafted rims and, in particular, the detailed brake discs and calipers are worth mentioning. The weight, at 73 grams, is a bit too high for my taste.
Optics or body:
Naturally, a red road-going Ferrari has very little printing, but the black roof section extending over the engine creates an attractive contrast. The rearview mirrors, which extend far outwards, are prone to breakage; as is typical with Carrera, an additional pair is included as spare parts. The driver's role is both positive and negative: the cockpit and dummy engine are multicolored and very attractively designed, but the somewhat artificial-looking driver figure spoils the otherwise good overall impression.
Driving test:
As is often the case, there's little to say about the handling with the full magnet system: the magnets pull the model firmly toward the track, so it's bound to be a fierce action right from the start. There's no limit in the corners; it's a case of "head or tail" here. However, once you've found your rhythm, you can achieve quite fast lap times without flying off. Without the rear magnet, lap times drop, but the car is significantly easier to control in corners. However, the tire grip does reach its limits in this configuration. Without any magnets at all, the Ferrari just slides around helplessly. Anyone who prefers this mode will at least have to invest in different tires.
CoMod Chris
