Carrera DIGITAL 124 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R

Carrera DIGITAL 124 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R "No.3"
Item No. 20023818
AVAILABLE: W48/50 2015

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Carrera DIGITAL 124 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R TBD
Item No. 20023819
AVAILABLE: January 2016

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The legend lives on …
A review by CoMod JoergW

As the successor to the well-known Carrera Corvette C6R,which Carrera has been part of the lineup for quite some time, the Corvette C7R was introduced in 2017. A 5.5-liter V8 engine with direct injection is set to shake up the GTE/GTLM class … but will it really succeed?

The model’s appearance is faithfully reproduced. The design-related clearance in the wheel wells is minimal and does not detract from the overall appearance. The greenish light from the front slit-eye headlights is rather dim, making it only marginally suitable for night races. Thanks to the new flat LEDs, which lack side shields, light now shines more clearly from the wheel wells onto the track. The chassis has ample space on both sides for trim weights. The interior is tidy, and the cables are neatly routed.

I find the weight distribution between the chassis (72 g) and the body (30 g) to be very good, though the total weight could be a few grams lower. The decals and paint job are flawless… just as one Carrera would expect. The front axle turns easily and freely.

The tires have sufficient grip, but due to their thin profile, there is very little leeway for trimming. However

, breaking in the edges should still be possible without any issues.

The car accelerates readily and, with its magnet setup, offers quite pleasant and brisk handling characteristics; the car’s relatively long wheelbase certainly works to its advantage here.
Its performance is on par with that of the other GT cars. This yellow speedster will have no trouble keeping up with the pack—whether it can compete at the front, however, will depend largely on the driver behind the wheel.

Best regards,
Jörg