Test report by CoMod Lotus for the Carrera DIGITAL 132/Evolution BMW 2002 Touringcar '76, "No. 48" (Art. No. 30610/27402)
The last batch of test vehicles included: the Audi R18 TDi (yawn...), the 1:32 Bill Thomas Cheetah, and the Fischer Technik BMW 2002. The Audi Batmobile somehow left us all cold, but my CoMod colleagues were absolutely thrilled with the Cheetah. Admittedly, it's a nice little car and a nice new design, but you'd better read the report from my CoMod colleagues about that. For me, the star is definitely the Fischer Technik BMW 2002; I've been looking forward to it ever since the new cars list was published!
The blue 02 is one of the most colorful representatives of the 70-year-old DRM racing series. Originally built by GS-Tuning, the BMW is now owned by the jb-Racing team in Oberleichtersbach, Franconia. The company has retained the car's contemporary design. On their website ( www.jb-racing.de) you can find some very good pictures of the moving technology kit.
And before anyone compares the current pictures with the model and then starts criticizing: The car is 100% accurate in terms of the paint job!* I was actually about to start complaining about the unpainted air intake on the rear axle and various different sponsor stickers. But I have to apologize to Slottus: The 1976 Norisring version of the 02 only had this air intake in blue, not with the racing stripes. The car also didn't have that triangular fin on the front spoiler. The 'sponsor stickers,' as the Swabians call them, all fit.
The rebuild of the 02 by jb-Racing isn't entirely historically accurate (as far as anyone cares). Incidentally, jb-Racing also owns the BMW 320 Group 5 'Fruit of the Loom,' which most of you are probably familiar with. So, it's definitely worth a look at their website!
Let’s look at the BMW model:
The handling is familiar: On the normal home track with the magnet, it handles without any problems; it zips through the corners like it's on rails. Sure, it has a higher center of gravity than other cars, but the magnets forgive that. Without them, however, it tends to tip abruptly if you approach the (tight) corners too sharply. Acceleration and braking are good; this Bavarian is a joy to drive on the track.
As already mentioned, the look is great, even the wheel arches fit perfectly if you compare the model with the original photos.
So, enough raving, just get the car yourself for your racetrack!!!
Have fun!
lotus
PS: Have fun and visit the 'History' frame on the jb-Racing website and the photo gallery under 'before 1983'. You'll already know which picture I found amusing...
* the pictures of CoMod Mike... will follow as soon as possible!
The last batch of test vehicles included: the Audi R18 TDi (yawn...), the 1:32 Bill Thomas Cheetah, and the Fischer Technik BMW 2002. The Audi Batmobile somehow left us all cold, but my CoMod colleagues were absolutely thrilled with the Cheetah. Admittedly, it's a nice little car and a nice new design, but you'd better read the report from my CoMod colleagues about that. For me, the star is definitely the Fischer Technik BMW 2002; I've been looking forward to it ever since the new cars list was published!
The blue 02 is one of the most colorful representatives of the 70-year-old DRM racing series. Originally built by GS-Tuning, the BMW is now owned by the jb-Racing team in Oberleichtersbach, Franconia. The company has retained the car's contemporary design. On their website ( www.jb-racing.de) you can find some very good pictures of the moving technology kit.
And before anyone compares the current pictures with the model and then starts criticizing: The car is 100% accurate in terms of the paint job!* I was actually about to start complaining about the unpainted air intake on the rear axle and various different sponsor stickers. But I have to apologize to Slottus: The 1976 Norisring version of the 02 only had this air intake in blue, not with the racing stripes. The car also didn't have that triangular fin on the front spoiler. The 'sponsor stickers,' as the Swabians call them, all fit.
The rebuild of the 02 by jb-Racing isn't entirely historically accurate (as far as anyone cares). Incidentally, jb-Racing also owns the BMW 320 Group 5 'Fruit of the Loom,' which most of you are probably familiar with. So, it's definitely worth a look at their website!
Let’s look at the BMW model:
The handling is familiar: On the normal home track with the magnet, it handles without any problems; it zips through the corners like it's on rails. Sure, it has a higher center of gravity than other cars, but the magnets forgive that. Without them, however, it tends to tip abruptly if you approach the (tight) corners too sharply. Acceleration and braking are good; this Bavarian is a joy to drive on the track.
As already mentioned, the look is great, even the wheel arches fit perfectly if you compare the model with the original photos.
So, enough raving, just get the car yourself for your racetrack!!!
Have fun!
lotus
PS: Have fun and visit the 'History' frame on the jb-Racing website and the photo gallery under 'before 1983'. You'll already know which picture I found amusing...
* the pictures of CoMod Mike... will follow as soon as possible!
