Carrera DIGITAL 132 VW Beetle "Group 5" Race 1 and VW Beetle "Group 5" Race 2
(Art. No. 30702 and 30703)
Beetle goes racing...no, not Herbie or DuDu...more like a Beetle with the mumps - big cheeks at the front - and a rear end that looks a lot like a 935.
Even if there may not be a real-life model for the two Group 5 Beetles we're looking at, a Beetle with a V8 engine and a very similar look did race at the Donington Park race in 1977. Just type "Beetle" + "racing" into Google... there were some pretty bizarre ones.
Optics:
Both models look really good, and could have been driven like this in real life. The otherwise very sleek Beetle was visually widened at the front and rear and brought into line with the track.
The color combinations of the Röschlein and the Scarabäus already reflect the look of the 70s and can certainly be supplemented with further variants in green, yellow, white, orange, etc. ... this could create a very attractive field of riders over the next 1-2 years.
The driver's seat, roll bar, engine, and exhaust systems are all detailed. The small, original Beetle-style mirror certainly won't last very long in racing.
Technology:
The vehicles have independent front suspension, which allows the wheels to roll freely. The rear axles rotate well and are straight with centered rims. There's very little space in the chassis, so without magnets, it's certainly not going to be easy to trim them with weights.
Processing:
Everything is perfect. The paintwork is flawless. Decals are neatly applied and legible. All parts fit well, and there were no problems disassembling and reassembling.
Driving behavior:
The tires have good grip; the front ones could be considered gluing and sealing. Even though the cars are relatively tall, their width makes up for it; they handle well on the track. Slight rear-end sags are quickly brought under control. Nothing that spoils the fun.
Conclusion:
After CarForce and HotRods, finally something where Carrera can really let off steam... I hope they do.
Best regards,
CoMod Jörg
(Art. No. 30702 and 30703)
Beetle goes racing...no, not Herbie or DuDu...more like a Beetle with the mumps - big cheeks at the front - and a rear end that looks a lot like a 935.
Even if there may not be a real-life model for the two Group 5 Beetles we're looking at, a Beetle with a V8 engine and a very similar look did race at the Donington Park race in 1977. Just type "Beetle" + "racing" into Google... there were some pretty bizarre ones.
Optics:
Both models look really good, and could have been driven like this in real life. The otherwise very sleek Beetle was visually widened at the front and rear and brought into line with the track.
The color combinations of the Röschlein and the Scarabäus already reflect the look of the 70s and can certainly be supplemented with further variants in green, yellow, white, orange, etc. ... this could create a very attractive field of riders over the next 1-2 years.
The driver's seat, roll bar, engine, and exhaust systems are all detailed. The small, original Beetle-style mirror certainly won't last very long in racing.
Technology:
The vehicles have independent front suspension, which allows the wheels to roll freely. The rear axles rotate well and are straight with centered rims. There's very little space in the chassis, so without magnets, it's certainly not going to be easy to trim them with weights.
Processing:
Everything is perfect. The paintwork is flawless. Decals are neatly applied and legible. All parts fit well, and there were no problems disassembling and reassembling.
Driving behavior:
The tires have good grip; the front ones could be considered gluing and sealing. Even though the cars are relatively tall, their width makes up for it; they handle well on the track. Slight rear-end sags are quickly brought under control. Nothing that spoils the fun.
Conclusion:
After CarForce and HotRods, finally something where Carrera can really let off steam... I hope they do.
Best regards,
CoMod Jörg
