Review by CoMod lotus of Carrera Evolution the Dodge Charger (27250)
Street Racing
Technology…That’s what the abbreviation SRT stands for in the new Dodge Charger MOPAR—Carrera the EVOLUTION system. And SRT and MOPAR pretty much sum up what this car is all about: Lower, wider, and more powerful!
Muscle cars have a long tradition at Dodge; the first Charger was successfully unveiled at auto shows in 1964 and went on sale at dealerships in 1965 as the Dodge Charger 273. Since then, there have been several models that attracted attention primarily for their performance; the last true Charger was built until 1978.
In 2005, the Charger series was revived by the DC Group (which has since become history itself). The current Charger is built on the DaimlerChrysler LX platform, which is also used by the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Magnum. The base model of the new Charger is the compact SE, equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 producing 253 PS. Is that
enough power for a car like this?
Not in the U.S. There, things are always bigger, better, and faster. And that’s exactly why the SRT8 was introduced in 2006. This souped-up Dodge is powered by a 6.1-liter V8 engine that delivers 425 PS and 420 Newton-meters of torque to the drive wheels. In its stock form, this large four-door sedan can accelerate to 100 in 5 seconds.
Carrera MOPAR was the only company to bring this modern monster of a car to market. MOPAR stands for nothing other than Motor Parts—a company originally founded by the Chrysler Corporation that today supplies the market with parts for vehicle tuning and motorsports. See also the company’s official website, which is definitely worth a look: www.mopar.com The
MOPAR-SRT impresses with its aggressive look, dominated by the massive air scoop featuring the Dodge ram on the hood. The red paint job with racing stripes on the sides, along with the matte black stripes running the length of the vehicle, give the car a “get out of my way!” look. The extra-wide rear tires add to the effect. The driver, of course, is also dressed in red and black and wears a cleanly printed full-face helmet. All in all, it’s a car with an impressive look—though it’s not to everyone’s taste. Here at CoMods, the car received a mixed reception, but I like this kind of car. I’d much rather have a Charger than a fussy little thing like the KTM X-Bow.
Enough with the info—let’s get started with the technical details:
Disassembling the vehicle is quite simple. As with mostCarrera
cars equipped with lights,
start by removing the front section first, then detach the rear lights; when reassembling, of course, do it in reverse. Inside is the familiar circuit board, which can be swapped out for the DIGITAL132 circuit board (Part No. 26732), allowing the car to be used on digital tracks after the conversion.
As for the chassis, everything is as usual: a removable axle unit, the large guide keel unit with the double slider, and the center and rear magnets. The guide keel is positioned in front of the front axle and fits neatly in the slot; the turning angle could be a bit larger. On the other hand, the guide fin isn’t as stiff as on other models, so there’s no need to remove the spring.
Let’s move on to the test run:
The Charger is no lightweight—the entire car weighs 120 gr. That’s a lot for a 1:32 scale model. But because it’s a bit heavier, it’s also a very easy-to-handle car.
Thanks to the rear tires mentioned above, it has a very wide track and handles corners exceptionally well. There are more spirited cars out there, but they don’t handle as well as the Dodge. A slot car particularly well-suited for kids and beginners, it’s very easy to control even without the two magnets.
Bottom line:
A car that divides opinion—you either love it or hate it. Those who like it get a slot car that stands out in a refreshing way from the run-of-the-mill DTM, FIA GT, and whatever other racing series there are. And it actually drives pretty well, too…
CoMod lotus
Street Racing
Technology…That’s what the abbreviation SRT stands for in the new Dodge Charger MOPAR—
Muscle cars have a long tradition at Dodge; the first Charger was successfully unveiled at auto shows in 1964 and went on sale at dealerships in 1965 as the Dodge Charger 273. Since then, there have been several models that attracted attention primarily for their performance; the last true Charger was built until 1978.
In 2005, the Charger series was revived by the DC Group (which has since become history itself). The current Charger is built on the DaimlerChrysler LX platform, which is also used by the Chrysler 300 and the Dodge Magnum. The base model of the new Charger is the compact SE, equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 producing 253 PS. Is that
enough power for a car like this?
Not in the U.S. There, things are always bigger, better, and faster. And that’s exactly why the SRT8 was introduced in 2006. This souped-up Dodge is powered by a 6.1-liter V8 engine that delivers 425 PS and 420 Newton-meters of torque to the drive wheels. In its stock form, this large four-door sedan can accelerate to 100 in 5 seconds.
MOPAR-SRT impresses with its aggressive look, dominated by the massive air scoop featuring the Dodge ram on the hood. The red paint job with racing stripes on the sides, along with the matte black stripes running the length of the vehicle, give the car a “get out of my way!” look. The extra-wide rear tires add to the effect. The driver, of course, is also dressed in red and black and wears a cleanly printed full-face helmet. All in all, it’s a car with an impressive look—though it’s not to everyone’s taste. Here at CoMods, the car received a mixed reception, but I like this kind of car. I’d much rather have a Charger than a fussy little thing like the KTM X-Bow.
Enough with the info—let’s get started with the technical details:
Disassembling the vehicle is quite simple. As with most
As for the chassis, everything is as usual: a removable axle unit, the large guide keel unit with the double slider, and the center and rear magnets. The guide keel is positioned in front of the front axle and fits neatly in the slot; the turning angle could be a bit larger. On the other hand, the guide fin isn’t as stiff as on other models, so there’s no need to remove the spring.
Let’s move on to the test run:
The Charger is no lightweight—the entire car weighs 120 gr. That’s a lot for a 1:32 scale model. But because it’s a bit heavier, it’s also a very easy-to-handle car.
Thanks to the rear tires mentioned above, it has a very wide track and handles corners exceptionally well. There are more spirited cars out there, but they don’t handle as well as the Dodge. A slot car particularly well-suited for kids and beginners, it’s very easy to control even without the two magnets.
Bottom line:
A car that divides opinion—you either love it or hate it. Those who like it get a slot car that stands out in a refreshing way from the run-of-the-mill DTM, FIA GT, and whatever other racing series there are. And it actually drives pretty well, too…
CoMod lotus
