Item No.: 20030752
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Even though the yellow-white-black CR7 is somewhat reminiscent of its CR6 “Bad Boys” counterparts at first glance, it’s still a new, fresh design in the 1:32 scale lineup. The paint scheme is closely modeled after real-life CR7 race designs, though I haven’t been able to find a photo of a full-scale prototype. That in no way detracts from the successful visual execution, however. The car is easily recognizable on the track and cuts a fine figure overall in the 1:32 GT scene.
The absolutely flawless paint job and decals don’t look much like a toy at all; instead, they have the character of a display model. The wheels run true, with no visible or noticeable misalignment. The tires sit snugly in the wheel wells and, with their decals and matching black rims, present a great appearance.
The fit and grip of the tires are good. With the CR7, you should be very careful when using sandpaper because of the thin tread… in my opinion, it’s not really necessary.
The assembly and fit are good; the body just creaks slightly around the doors when touched. On the left side, there’s a bit of play between the body and the base plate. The rear diffuser is integrated into the chassis along with part of the rear section.
In this 1:32-scale car, there’s very little space for trim weights—only around the door sills and a tiny bit in the rear near the engine. The greenish-yellow lighting with the auxiliary headlights looks true to the real thing, but offers rather limited options for night driving… okay, you can see the car… And you can hear the fuel tank signals, too. Weighing in at about 104 grams, the car isn’t exactly a lightweight, but it’s still fun to drive on the track. The CR7’s responsive handling, quiet operation, and fairly trouble-free ride are all points in its favor…. Whether it has a chance at victory depends, as is almost always the case, on the driver ;-)
