No.: 23846
The second large-scale DTM model Technical
Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 243
grams Weight (body): 67
gramsLength including spoiler: 213
mmWheelbase: 115
mmTrack width (front axle): 80
mmTrack width (rear axle): 80
mmModel description:
As can be seen from the part numbers, the decision to produce the large-scale Audi RS5 DTM was likely made around the same time as the Mercedes C63 DTM, which was released in 2017. However, the design selection avoided experimentation. On the one hand, the choice fell on Rene Rast’s championship-winning car; on the other, on the classic “Red Bull” design driven by Mattias Ekström. And instead of saying too much, just let Mike’s pictures speak for themselves.
From a technical standpoint, there’s relatively little to report; the suspension looks almost identical to that of the Mercedes C63 DTM. Compared to that car, the Audi weighs 3 grams more and is also a tiny bit longer. In practice, however
, neither of these factors plays much of a role. Test Drive:
As usual, I remove all the magnets; after a bit of a break-in period, the stock tires provide sufficient grip even for this driving mode. The handling is practically identical to that of the Mercedes C63 DTM—length makes a difference. Hectic load-change reactions or sudden veers off the track are completely foreign to this model, and the average lap times also match what the Mercedes achieves on the track. All in all, these are ideal conditions for a balanced competition.
CoMod Chris
