Review by CoMod Carrera 124 of the Carrera '41 Willys Coupe Hot Rod "High Performance II"
(27267)
After four color variants of this model were released in the analog lineup in 2007 , and three more in the digital lineup, the yellow Willys Coupe is now the eighth color variant overall.
Since a hot rod is practically always a custom build, it makes little sense to discuss scale accuracy at this point. Whether or not you like the car’s design is something everyone must decide for themselves. Personally, I find it harmonious and well-executed. However, the appeal of this vehicle lies less in its design and more in the bright yellow paint job with a black accent stripe. The rest of the car’s decals are fairly minimal, which is by no means a drawback. The color scheme alone is enough to make this car stand out from many others, whether it’s on display or on the racetrack. And even though I usually don’t like high-gloss rims at all, they’re a perfect match for this car. And as is already familiar from the other high-performance models, the shiny chrome engine is on full display here as well. The rear axle features XXL wheels that are only partially hidden by the wheel wells. The opaque paint finish also prevents the lights from showing through.
The suspension itself doesn’t introduce any new features; it’s already familiar. Unfortunately, the spoiler is positioned slightly behind the front axle, but hot rods are probably among the few vehicle types where this really can’t be done any other way. The spoiler’s angle of rotation is greater than, for example, on the BMW Z4 and Audi R10, and is therefore sufficiently large.
If you want to retrofit the car with digital components, you’ll need the circuit board (Part No. 26732).
Care must be taken when routing the cables, as space under the cockpit is very limited.
I conducted the testdrive without the rear magnet; the center magnet was set to maximum ground clearance, allowing the car to navigate the course with no problems at all. Thanks to the extremely wide track on the rear axle, any tendency to tip over is nipped in the bud, and the car drifts very smoothly. However, the large rear wheels on the High Performance models result in a longer overall gear ratio, so acceleration and braking performance are slightly worse than on the Hotrods with standard tires.
All in all, this car not only looks great in a display case but also performs well on the racetrack. Of course, you won't be able to set any record-breaking lap times with this car, but it's sure to be a lot of fun to drive.
CoModCarrera
124
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-Review by CoMod martinmm ofCarrera Evolution
the '41 Willys Coupe Hot Rod "High Performance II"
(27267)
Opinions on the appearance of hot rods are divided—some people like them, while others think there are no uglier cars. I have a pretty laid-back attitude toward hot rods: I’m not particularly interested in them, either in their original form or as racetrack vehicles—but I’ll concede that they do have a certain visual appeal. Of the hot rods inCarrera
the lineup, the Willys Coupe is the one I’ve liked the least so far—though I’m judging it solely based on the photos.
When I finally held the yellow Willys Coupé in my hands, I was very pleasantly surprised: it doesn’t have that somewhat clunky, toy-like look that the pictures had led me to expect. Even the yellow body gives off a high-quality, solid impression. The somewhat tricky yellow shade is well done—yellow vehicles often look plasticky when the color is too “lemony.” The richly detailed interior is also very nice.
Workmanship:
The test model had no noticeable defects. The wheels and axles run fairly smoothly, and the guide keel turns easily.
Technical Specs: The guide fin is positioned too far back and about 1–2 mm too high. The weight of 97 g (without magnet) is acceptable.
Handling
: Without the rear magnet: The tires provide sufficient grip. You can drift nicely. The center magnet helps prevent the car from coming off the track to some extent. All magnets removed: Tire grip is sufficient. You can drift in a controlled manner. The gear ratio is slightly too long due to the large rear wheels. This impairs braking performance. I would suggest a different, shorter gear ratio here. Testing was conducted on a small home track 13 meters long with a 13-volt operating voltage.
Conclusion:
The Willys Coupe handles well on small to medium-sized home tracks, both with the rear magnet removed and without any traction aids. The large rear wheel diameter and the tires’ moderate grip prevent strong acceleration or aggressive handling. The guide keel tuning could be better. Unfortunately, the rear wheels of the various HotRods vary greatly in diameter. As a result, it’s actually almost impossible to race them against each other. On our 28-meter-long club track, this amounts to about one meter per lap for the 32-series HotRod. On the other hand, I don't exactly see Hot Rods as the kind of cars that set lap records.
CoMod martinmm
(27267)
After four color variants of this model were released in the analog lineup in 2007 , and three more in the digital lineup, the yellow Willys Coupe is now the eighth color variant overall.
Since a hot rod is practically always a custom build, it makes little sense to discuss scale accuracy at this point. Whether or not you like the car’s design is something everyone must decide for themselves. Personally, I find it harmonious and well-executed. However, the appeal of this vehicle lies less in its design and more in the bright yellow paint job with a black accent stripe. The rest of the car’s decals are fairly minimal, which is by no means a drawback. The color scheme alone is enough to make this car stand out from many others, whether it’s on display or on the racetrack. And even though I usually don’t like high-gloss rims at all, they’re a perfect match for this car. And as is already familiar from the other high-performance models, the shiny chrome engine is on full display here as well. The rear axle features XXL wheels that are only partially hidden by the wheel wells. The opaque paint finish also prevents the lights from showing through.
The suspension itself doesn’t introduce any new features; it’s already familiar. Unfortunately, the spoiler is positioned slightly behind the front axle, but hot rods are probably among the few vehicle types where this really can’t be done any other way. The spoiler’s angle of rotation is greater than, for example, on the BMW Z4 and Audi R10, and is therefore sufficiently large.
If you want to retrofit the car with digital components, you’ll need the circuit board (Part No. 26732).
Care must be taken when routing the cables, as space under the cockpit is very limited.
I conducted the testdrive without the rear magnet; the center magnet was set to maximum ground clearance, allowing the car to navigate the course with no problems at all. Thanks to the extremely wide track on the rear axle, any tendency to tip over is nipped in the bud, and the car drifts very smoothly. However, the large rear wheels on the High Performance models result in a longer overall gear ratio, so acceleration and braking performance are slightly worse than on the Hotrods with standard tires.
All in all, this car not only looks great in a display case but also performs well on the racetrack. Of course, you won't be able to set any record-breaking lap times with this car, but it's sure to be a lot of fun to drive.
CoMod
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-Review by CoMod martinmm of
(27267)
Opinions on the appearance of hot rods are divided—some people like them, while others think there are no uglier cars. I have a pretty laid-back attitude toward hot rods: I’m not particularly interested in them, either in their original form or as racetrack vehicles—but I’ll concede that they do have a certain visual appeal. Of the hot rods in
When I finally held the yellow Willys Coupé in my hands, I was very pleasantly surprised: it doesn’t have that somewhat clunky, toy-like look that the pictures had led me to expect. Even the yellow body gives off a high-quality, solid impression. The somewhat tricky yellow shade is well done—yellow vehicles often look plasticky when the color is too “lemony.” The richly detailed interior is also very nice.
Workmanship:
The test model had no noticeable defects. The wheels and axles run fairly smoothly, and the guide keel turns easily.
Technical Specs: The guide fin is positioned too far back and about 1–2 mm too high. The weight of 97 g (without magnet) is acceptable.
Handling
: Without the rear magnet: The tires provide sufficient grip. You can drift nicely. The center magnet helps prevent the car from coming off the track to some extent. All magnets removed: Tire grip is sufficient. You can drift in a controlled manner. The gear ratio is slightly too long due to the large rear wheels. This impairs braking performance. I would suggest a different, shorter gear ratio here. Testing was conducted on a small home track 13 meters long with a 13-volt operating voltage.
Conclusion:
The Willys Coupe handles well on small to medium-sized home tracks, both with the rear magnet removed and without any traction aids. The large rear wheel diameter and the tires’ moderate grip prevent strong acceleration or aggressive handling. The guide keel tuning could be better. Unfortunately, the rear wheels of the various HotRods vary greatly in diameter. As a result, it’s actually almost impossible to race them against each other. On our 28-meter-long club track, this amounts to about one meter per lap for the 32-series HotRod. On the other hand, I don't exactly see Hot Rods as the kind of cars that set lap records.
CoMod martinmm
