Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ford Capri Zakspeed

Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ford Capri Zakspeed


Turbo Item No.: 20030816

Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 104
grams Weight (body): 35
grams Length including spoiler: 160
mmWheelbase: 79
mmTrack width (front axle): 56
mmTrack width (rear axle): 60.5
mmOther: Independent front suspensionThe

Car:
Actually, everything has already been said about it. This model has been a staple in Carrera the lineup since the late 1970s . Whether it was the 132 Universal, the 160 track-bound version, or one of the three Servo systems, the Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo was always part of the lineup—though back then it was primarily available in the stylized Mampe design, as well as in a red fantasy version for the Servo 140 and Servo 160.
Competitors have also been fielding the model in various versions since 2002 and 2012, respectively. However, they aren’t always easy to digitize, so in Carreramy opinion, this new release makes perfect sense. The popularity of this Group 5 icon remains undiminished; the “Würth” variant will be the first to hit the market.

The model (chassis):
All familiar elements were used in the chassis design. As usual, the E200 engine is mounted as an inline engine in front of the rear axle. Unfortunately, the front axle could not be designed as a solid unit and is instead implemented as independent suspension. Lighting is provided by SMD LEDs.

The Model (Body):
I was initially unsure about this. The leading edge of the front spoiler is perfectly straight, and the front wheels are positioned relatively far forward in the wheel wells. In these two respects Carrera , the model differs noticeably from the slot car models of the other two manufacturers. When comparing it to reference photos, however, you can see that the front wheels really are positioned that far forward, and that the front spoiler actually runs as straight as a snow shovel—so in that respect, our designer got everything right.

Test Drive:
There’s not much to say about the handling with a full set of magnets—the model circles the course as if pinned to the ideal line. If you remove the rear magnet, however, the Capri quickly turns into a rear-wheel-spin machine—I’ve rarely observed this level of severity in other vehicles with this magnet configuration. Perhaps it’s due to the tires; in any case, I’ll wait until the second design variant is released before making a final judgment.
Aside from this rear-heavy tendency, the handling is smooth and produces only moderate noise.

CoMod Chris