Test report on the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Ferrari 458 Italia GT3 "AF Corse No.51"
Item No. 20023804
In the range: 2014
Available from: end of August/beginning of September 2014
Finally a large-scale Ferrari that also looks like a classic Ferrari.
The Ferrari, which is homologated in the GT3 class, competes in various European racing series and, there as well as on the Carrera track, meets sparring partners such as the Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes SLS GT3, Aston Martin, Audi R8 and a few others, such as the BMW Z4 GT3, which unfortunately has not yet been released as a 1:24 model.
A V8 engine with approximately 4.5 liters of displacement and approximately 525 hp makes the Ferrari quite competitive.
Visuals: Red is, of course, the classic Ferrari color, but with the light blue decorative elements and the yellow windshield screen, the car's design really adds a touch of variety. The Ferrari performs very well in the field of modern 1:24 GT cars. The front view, with its narrow, elongated headlights and the distinctive recess in the hood, has an aggressive look, especially from the front, as befits a racing car.
The upward “extension” of the headlights, I suspect a kind of
Design element with night recognition character, is a visual highlight. The not so large spoiler in plain black and the distance between the tires and
The wheel arches complete the positive picture. The paintwork and decals are flawless, even the recess in the hood... top-notch. The driver's helmet and the imitation rear engine are detailed and realistic.
Technology: Actually, all familiar components, even if the vehicle on them is new.
The front light is white, bright enough and does not shine inwards. The large, red-looking
The taillights are slightly reflected in the paint, or even slightly visible. Visually, though, they're okay. The tires have very good grip. The Ferrari has a rather thin lip at the front, which is attached to the chassis. A tip from Ralph124: stick some slashed black cable insulation on it. The occasional breakage when bumping into something.
This should be avoided. At the rear, the chassis has two flaps on the right and left, positioned at a 90-degree angle to the vehicle. Even though they're thinner than the chassis and, if they break, they probably won't crack the chassis, pure racers should at least consider using a Dremel.
Build quality: I haven't found any defects. Handling: Visually, as well as in terms of wheelbase and track width, the car matches the SLS and R8. Remove the magnets, remove the grease from the axle, apply a drop of oil... and off you go.
Conclusion: The Ferrari can definitely keep up even without polished tires; run-in Audi R8s and Mercedes SLSs aren't really any faster... even though the red racer has become quite heavy. So, we have an effective and competitive car in the GT pool... Chapeau.
Great vehicle, I hope for more "colorful" versions. Check out Google-
Image search ;-)
Item No. 20023804
In the range: 2014
Available from: end of August/beginning of September 2014
Finally a large-scale Ferrari that also looks like a classic Ferrari.
The Ferrari, which is homologated in the GT3 class, competes in various European racing series and, there as well as on the Carrera track, meets sparring partners such as the Porsche 911 GT3, Mercedes SLS GT3, Aston Martin, Audi R8 and a few others, such as the BMW Z4 GT3, which unfortunately has not yet been released as a 1:24 model.
A V8 engine with approximately 4.5 liters of displacement and approximately 525 hp makes the Ferrari quite competitive.
Visuals: Red is, of course, the classic Ferrari color, but with the light blue decorative elements and the yellow windshield screen, the car's design really adds a touch of variety. The Ferrari performs very well in the field of modern 1:24 GT cars. The front view, with its narrow, elongated headlights and the distinctive recess in the hood, has an aggressive look, especially from the front, as befits a racing car.
The upward “extension” of the headlights, I suspect a kind of
Design element with night recognition character, is a visual highlight. The not so large spoiler in plain black and the distance between the tires and
The wheel arches complete the positive picture. The paintwork and decals are flawless, even the recess in the hood... top-notch. The driver's helmet and the imitation rear engine are detailed and realistic.
Technology: Actually, all familiar components, even if the vehicle on them is new.
The front light is white, bright enough and does not shine inwards. The large, red-looking
The taillights are slightly reflected in the paint, or even slightly visible. Visually, though, they're okay. The tires have very good grip. The Ferrari has a rather thin lip at the front, which is attached to the chassis. A tip from Ralph124: stick some slashed black cable insulation on it. The occasional breakage when bumping into something.
This should be avoided. At the rear, the chassis has two flaps on the right and left, positioned at a 90-degree angle to the vehicle. Even though they're thinner than the chassis and, if they break, they probably won't crack the chassis, pure racers should at least consider using a Dremel.
Build quality: I haven't found any defects. Handling: Visually, as well as in terms of wheelbase and track width, the car matches the SLS and R8. Remove the magnets, remove the grease from the axle, apply a drop of oil... and off you go.
Conclusion: The Ferrari can definitely keep up even without polished tires; run-in Audi R8s and Mercedes SLSs aren't really any faster... even though the red racer has become quite heavy. So, we have an effective and competitive car in the GT pool... Chapeau.
Great vehicle, I hope for more "colorful" versions. Check out Google-
Image search ;-)
