Carrera Digital 124 Corvette C8R
Item No. 23911 + 23912
It's almost impossible to create a model more true to the original. With the C8R, the US manufacturer has implemented a mid-engine concept for the first time. The 5.5-liter engine is located between the driver's cab and the rear axle in the original, a design that is even more clearly implemented in the Carrera 124 and 132 models.
Visually, the silver-yellow race car is a true highlight; its shapes and lettering convey speed and power. The large red mirror housings and a few decals add color accents. The paintwork and decals are clean, crisp, and flawless. The heavily tinted windows fit the vehicle well, but make the driver's figure barely recognizable.
The wheels sit firmly and true to the original in the wheel arches, with no unnecessary overhang. They rotate freely and without any noticeable problems.
In terms of handling, the C8R, both in the 124 and 132 versions, can hold its own in the GT field. If it were just a little lighter, it would be more likely to secure a podium finish, but the handling is rather compliant, which can certainly be beneficial in endurance races.
In real life, the C8R made its debut at the 2020 24 Hours of Daytona in the GT-Le Mans class with the American Corvette Racing Team. Following the opening victory in the GT-LM class, further successful races followed in the 2020 IMSA SportsCar Championship, ultimately finishing the year in third place in the GT-LM series (first place, incidentally, went to the yellow C8R with starting number 3). For Corvette Racing and Chevrolet, the success of the C8R earned them both the Team Championship and the Constructors' Championship in the GT-LM class in 2020.
Item No. 23911 + 23912
It's almost impossible to create a model more true to the original. With the C8R, the US manufacturer has implemented a mid-engine concept for the first time. The 5.5-liter engine is located between the driver's cab and the rear axle in the original, a design that is even more clearly implemented in the Carrera 124 and 132 models.
Visually, the silver-yellow race car is a true highlight; its shapes and lettering convey speed and power. The large red mirror housings and a few decals add color accents. The paintwork and decals are clean, crisp, and flawless. The heavily tinted windows fit the vehicle well, but make the driver's figure barely recognizable.
The wheels sit firmly and true to the original in the wheel arches, with no unnecessary overhang. They rotate freely and without any noticeable problems.
In terms of handling, the C8R, both in the 124 and 132 versions, can hold its own in the GT field. If it were just a little lighter, it would be more likely to secure a podium finish, but the handling is rather compliant, which can certainly be beneficial in endurance races.
In real life, the C8R made its debut at the 2020 24 Hours of Daytona in the GT-Le Mans class with the American Corvette Racing Team. Following the opening victory in the GT-LM class, further successful races followed in the 2020 IMSA SportsCar Championship, ultimately finishing the year in third place in the GT-LM series (first place, incidentally, went to the yellow C8R with starting number 3). For Corvette Racing and Chevrolet, the success of the C8R earned them both the Team Championship and the Constructors' Championship in the GT-LM class in 2020.
