Test report by CoMod Lotus for the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Evolution Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Lightning McQueen" and Carrera DIGITAL 132/Evolution Disney/Pixar Cars 2 "Francesco Bernoulli" (30555/27353 and 30556/27354)
When the first Cars movie came out in 2006, I didn't even go to the cinema. An animated movie with cars? How could anything decent come out of that?
At some point, 'CrazyChris' convinced me to watch the movie after all during a phone call. What can I say? The film was and still is simply brilliant. The story about the arrogant NASCAR driver Lightning McQueen, who only learns the value of true friendship in the desert town of 'Radiator Springs,' captivated everyone who saw the film. The tire-changing scene with mechanic Luigi in the final race and the tractor-pushing scene with Hook are unforgettable. And of course, the romantic ending with Porsche bride Sally in the reopened 'Wheel-Wheel' restaurant.
But part 1 is history, and now the long-awaited sequel is finally hitting theaters (release date: July 28, 2011). This time, our hero, along with his friend Hook, the tow truck, embarks on a grand tour through Europe and Japan to compete in the World Grand Prix. The event is organized by former oil magnate Sir Miles Axlerod, who has since gone green and wants to use the racing series to promote his biofuel Allinol. Lightning McQueen initially refuses to participate, but changes his mind after being challenged by Italian champion Francesco Bernoulli and persuaded by Hook. Unfortunately, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy of international proportions. We won't reveal any more here; just watch the film trailers on the Carrera website!
<< about the Carrera Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Special with cinema trailer >>
My personal favorite so far is the wasabi trailer when Hook thinks the green stuff is ice cream.
But let’s take a look at the slot cars:
The Carrera GO!!! series already includes several Cars vehicles from the first film. There will also be five vehicles from the second film. There hasn't been anything in the 1:32 scale yet. However, that's changing! The two protagonists, Lightning McQueen and Francesco Bernoulli, have recently been released for the Evolution and DIGITAL 132.
So let’s take a look at the two vehicles:
Francesco is a classic Formula 1 car, Lightning McQueen the classic NASCAR. Well, at least as classic as an animated, talking car can be. :-) Compared to the regular Formula 1 racers, Francesco has a beefier chassis: wheelbase 87mm, track width 70mm. This makes the little Italian slightly wider (7mm) and longer (15mm) than our hero Lightning McQueen. He's also lighter: Francesco weighs 86g, McQueen 94g.
On the track, Bernoulli is slightly faster than the NASCAR. The different values barely affect roadholding; both cars stick to the track like glue thanks to the magnets, and the wide track prevents them from being thrown off.
All in all, two cars that are fun to drive and will surely be among the favorites of the younger generation. If only the McMissile were to come out as a model...
CoMod Lotus
When the first Cars movie came out in 2006, I didn't even go to the cinema. An animated movie with cars? How could anything decent come out of that?
At some point, 'CrazyChris' convinced me to watch the movie after all during a phone call. What can I say? The film was and still is simply brilliant. The story about the arrogant NASCAR driver Lightning McQueen, who only learns the value of true friendship in the desert town of 'Radiator Springs,' captivated everyone who saw the film. The tire-changing scene with mechanic Luigi in the final race and the tractor-pushing scene with Hook are unforgettable. And of course, the romantic ending with Porsche bride Sally in the reopened 'Wheel-Wheel' restaurant.
But part 1 is history, and now the long-awaited sequel is finally hitting theaters (release date: July 28, 2011). This time, our hero, along with his friend Hook, the tow truck, embarks on a grand tour through Europe and Japan to compete in the World Grand Prix. The event is organized by former oil magnate Sir Miles Axlerod, who has since gone green and wants to use the racing series to promote his biofuel Allinol. Lightning McQueen initially refuses to participate, but changes his mind after being challenged by Italian champion Francesco Bernoulli and persuaded by Hook. Unfortunately, he becomes embroiled in a conspiracy of international proportions. We won't reveal any more here; just watch the film trailers on the Carrera website!
<< about the Carrera Disney/Pixar Cars 2 Special with cinema trailer >>
My personal favorite so far is the wasabi trailer when Hook thinks the green stuff is ice cream.
But let’s take a look at the slot cars:
The Carrera GO!!! series already includes several Cars vehicles from the first film. There will also be five vehicles from the second film. There hasn't been anything in the 1:32 scale yet. However, that's changing! The two protagonists, Lightning McQueen and Francesco Bernoulli, have recently been released for the Evolution and DIGITAL 132.
So let’s take a look at the two vehicles:
Francesco is a classic Formula 1 car, Lightning McQueen the classic NASCAR. Well, at least as classic as an animated, talking car can be. :-) Compared to the regular Formula 1 racers, Francesco has a beefier chassis: wheelbase 87mm, track width 70mm. This makes the little Italian slightly wider (7mm) and longer (15mm) than our hero Lightning McQueen. He's also lighter: Francesco weighs 86g, McQueen 94g.
On the track, Bernoulli is slightly faster than the NASCAR. The different values barely affect roadholding; both cars stick to the track like glue thanks to the magnets, and the wide track prevents them from being thrown off.
All in all, two cars that are fun to drive and will surely be among the favorites of the younger generation. If only the McMissile were to come out as a model...
CoMod Lotus
