Review by CoMod JoergW of Carrera the Carrera DIGITAL 132 /Evolution Audi A4 DTM Audi Sport Team Phoenix, "A. Prémat" (30560/27358)
Another DTM, another Audi?? Yes, indeed!!! A very nice model, but first things first: Who exactly is A. Prémat again? Right, there was something about him! Successes in 2007 and 2008, a top Audi driver, then in 2010 collisions, trouble within the team, and premature dismissal from his duties. The Phoenix team under Ernst Moser didn’t let the Frenchman finish the season. Even though the ending was a bit unpleasant, the Frenchman has nothing but good things to say about his former racing team.
Appearance:
TheCarrera model’s paint job Carrera in bold blue with a silver roof and colorful sponsor logos looks just like a real race car and is very easy to spot on the track. As with the other vehicles in the DTM series, great attention was paid to small details and staying true to the original. As we all know, this isn’t always possible, since sponsor stickers on models can sometimes lead to hefty price demands from the rights holders! And who wants to pay a steep premium just for an XYZ sticker? Well, with this model, everything’s fine—no white areas.
Technology:
The technology with the old leading edge rotation angle is familiar. Basically nothing new to report.
Workmanship:
The workmanship is flawless. Axles and rims fit perfectly and have no play. The tires, which have good grip, could be glued on and snapped at the edges. However, some caution is advised here, as the material is quite thin and has a low profile, true to the prototype. At least for home track users, occasional readjustment of the tire fit should suffice.
Handling:
The A4 runs smoothly and very quietly. Taking the "old steering angle" into account, the vehicle remains very easy to control in all driving conditions. In the test, it ran on 14.4–14.8 volts and magnets, just as most people probably run them at home. Thanks to the “old chassis,” you can still remove the magnets very easily without disassembling the vehicle, which I took advantage of for a short trip without any tuning using lead weights, etc. What can I say? It’s fun! But the drift-limiting keel stop does kick in pretty quickly.
Miscellaneous:
To secure the rather delicate rear spoiler during transportCarrera , I Carrera designed Carrera a transparent cover that slides on from the back. The cover then sits flush with the narrow side of the box and is thus effective. Unfortunately, this means that the rather stiff mounting screw cannot be tightened in the rearmost position, which would be the most comfortable and easiest on the fingers
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Review by CoModCarrera 124 of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 /Evolution Audi A4 DTM Audi Sport Team Phoenix, "A. Prémat" (30560/27358)
No, gentian doesn’t bloom here. However, the light blue Audi A4 DTM from the Phoenix racing team certainly adds a splash of color to the scene.
In the real world, this car was driven by Frenchman Alexandre Prémat during the 2010 season. Both gained notoriety due to a horrific crash during the penultimate race at the Adria Raceway in Italy.
In that accident, the car was completely destroyed, but fortunately the driver suffered only minor injuries. Following this incident, Audi and Premat parted ways, and he was replaced for the final race of the season by the Chinese driver Darryl O’Young. O’Young, however, was unable to compete in the race as planned because he also severely damaged the newly rebuilt car in a practice crash.
No updates on the technical side: The Audi still has the older-generation chassis, which has been used unchanged in this vehicle type since 2008. The build quality and tire grip are flawless; only the cable to the sanders was routed somewhat sloppily inside the cockpit, which caused the steering keel to turn a bit stiffly in one direction.
Conclusion: Color makes life colorful—and the DTM fleet as well.
Another DTM, another Audi?? Yes, indeed!!! A very nice model, but first things first: Who exactly is A. Prémat again? Right, there was something about him! Successes in 2007 and 2008, a top Audi driver, then in 2010 collisions, trouble within the team, and premature dismissal from his duties. The Phoenix team under Ernst Moser didn’t let the Frenchman finish the season. Even though the ending was a bit unpleasant, the Frenchman has nothing but good things to say about his former racing team.
Appearance:
The
Technology:
The technology with the old leading edge rotation angle is familiar. Basically nothing new to report.
Workmanship:
The workmanship is flawless. Axles and rims fit perfectly and have no play. The tires, which have good grip, could be glued on and snapped at the edges. However, some caution is advised here, as the material is quite thin and has a low profile, true to the prototype. At least for home track users, occasional readjustment of the tire fit should suffice.
Handling:
The A4 runs smoothly and very quietly. Taking the "old steering angle" into account, the vehicle remains very easy to control in all driving conditions. In the test, it ran on 14.4–14.8 volts and magnets, just as most people probably run them at home. Thanks to the “old chassis,” you can still remove the magnets very easily without disassembling the vehicle, which I took advantage of for a short trip without any tuning using lead weights, etc. What can I say? It’s fun! But the drift-limiting keel stop does kick in pretty quickly.
Miscellaneous:
To secure the rather delicate rear spoiler during transport
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Review by CoMod
No, gentian doesn’t bloom here. However, the light blue Audi A4 DTM from the Phoenix racing team certainly adds a splash of color to the scene.
In the real world, this car was driven by Frenchman Alexandre Prémat during the 2010 season. Both gained notoriety due to a horrific crash during the penultimate race at the Adria Raceway in Italy.
In that accident, the car was completely destroyed, but fortunately the driver suffered only minor injuries. Following this incident, Audi and Premat parted ways, and he was replaced for the final race of the season by the Chinese driver Darryl O’Young. O’Young, however, was unable to compete in the race as planned because he also severely damaged the newly rebuilt car in a practice crash.
No updates on the technical side: The Audi still has the older-generation chassis, which has been used unchanged in this vehicle type since 2008. The build quality and tire grip are flawless; only the cable to the sanders was routed somewhat sloppily inside the cockpit, which caused the steering keel to turn a bit stiffly in one direction.
Conclusion: Color makes life colorful—and the DTM fleet as well.
