CoMod Carrera 124 review of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 /Evo Porsche 935/78 PPG Industries No. 09, Riverside '83 , andCarrera DIGITAL 132 Porsche
935/78 Joest Racing 'No. 66', DRM Nürburgring '81 (Art.Nr. 30578/27372 and 30579)
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100
grams Weight (body): 31
grams Length including spoiler: 158
mm Wheelbase: 72
mm Track width (front axle): 57
mm Track width (rear axle): 62
mm Appearance:
The shape is a familiar one, having been in the lineup—with some interruptions—since 2006. Nevertheless, our designer has created two extremely attractive design variants for us. The “PPG Industries” variant is available in both the digital and analog lineups and features a “white-blue” color combination. The blue rims, in particular, are unusual and make the design stand out from the crowd. The “Joest Racing” version is available exclusively in the digital lineup and features a simple white finish.
Technical Specifications:
As the 2010 Club model already hinted at, the 935/78 features a newly designed, latest-generation chassis. The total weight of 100 grams is acceptable; the digital versions also feature lighting. The front lighting is very well executed, whereas the taillights are barely visible due to the long rear end. However, this was already the case with the older, analog versions and is practically unavoidable.
Test Drive:
In the standard configuration, both Porsche 935/78 models deliver a consistent performance: good acceleration, very high cornering speeds, but no limit in the corners. If you remove the rear magnet, the handling in corners becomes significantly more forgiving. However, the holding force of the center magnet is still relatively high, which is certainly due in part to the short wheelbase. This setup seems to me to be the most suitable for digital operation; for analog operation, depending on personal preference, you can also do just fine without the magnets altogether.
Conclusion:
While it’s not an entirely new design, the digital chassis has given this classic a much-needed facelift.
CoModCarrera 124
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100
grams Weight (body): 31
grams Length including spoiler: 158
mm Wheelbase: 72
mm Track width (front axle): 57
mm Track width (rear axle): 62
mm Appearance:
The shape is a familiar one, having been in the lineup—with some interruptions—since 2006. Nevertheless, our designer has created two extremely attractive design variants for us. The “PPG Industries” variant is available in both the digital and analog lineups and features a “white-blue” color combination. The blue rims, in particular, are unusual and make the design stand out from the crowd. The “Joest Racing” version is available exclusively in the digital lineup and features a simple white finish.
Technical Specifications:
As the 2010 Club model already hinted at, the 935/78 features a newly designed, latest-generation chassis. The total weight of 100 grams is acceptable; the digital versions also feature lighting. The front lighting is very well executed, whereas the taillights are barely visible due to the long rear end. However, this was already the case with the older, analog versions and is practically unavoidable.
Test Drive:
In the standard configuration, both Porsche 935/78 models deliver a consistent performance: good acceleration, very high cornering speeds, but no limit in the corners. If you remove the rear magnet, the handling in corners becomes significantly more forgiving. However, the holding force of the center magnet is still relatively high, which is certainly due in part to the short wheelbase. This setup seems to me to be the most suitable for digital operation; for analog operation, depending on personal preference, you can also do just fine without the magnets altogether.
Conclusion:
While it’s not an entirely new design, the digital chassis has given this classic a much-needed facelift.
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