Review of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 and Evolution LaFerrari by CoMod Chris
Item No.: 30681/27458 (yellow) and 30665/27446 (red)
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 107 grams
Weight (body): 33 grams
Length including spoiler: 149 mm
Wheelbase: 83 mm
Track width (front axle): 61 mm
Track width (rear axle): 61 mm
Other: solid front axle
About the vehicle:
With a slight delay, the last new release of 2013 rolls onto the test track: the LaFerrari in its classic red color scheme. Anyone who already owns the Porsche 918 Spyder from one of the anniversary packs now receives a thematically matching rival vehicle. Just like the Porsche, the Ferrari in the real-world model also features aHybrid drive system.
Technology, or Chassis:
Here we see the now-classicCarrera design featuring an E200 motor mounted as an in-line unit. There is ample space in the front section for a continuous front axle. SMD components are used for the front lighting, while classic LEDs with the familiar black shields are used for the rear lighting. The truly well-designed rims are worth highlighting, especially the detailed brake discs and calipers. At 73 grams, the weight is a bit too high for my taste.
Appearance and body:
As is natural for a red road-going Ferrari, there is very little printing; however, the black-contrasted roof section extending over the engine creates an attractive contrast. The rearview mirrors, which extend far outward, are highly prone to breakage; asisCarrera customary, Carrera an additional pair is included directly as a spare part. There are pros and cons to the driver figure: The cockpit and dummy engine are multicolored and very attractively designed, but the driver figure—which looks somewhat artificial—spoils the otherwise good overall impression.
Test Drive:
As is often the case, there’s little to say about handling with a full set of magnets: the magnets pull the model firmly toward the track, so things inevitably get intense right from the start. There’s no gray area in the corners—it’s “all or nothing” here. Once you’ve found your rhythm, however, you can definitely achieve fast lap times without crashing.
Without the rear magnet, lap times drop, but the car is significantly easier to control in corners. However, tire grip does reach its limits in this configuration.
Without any magnets at all, the Ferrari simply slides around uncontrollably. If you prefer this driving style, you'll at least have to invest in different tires.
Best regards,
Chris
Item No.: 30681/27458 (yellow) and 30665/27446 (red)
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 107 grams
Weight (body): 33 grams
Length including spoiler: 149 mm
Wheelbase: 83 mm
Track width (front axle): 61 mm
Track width (rear axle): 61 mm
Other: solid front axle
About the vehicle:
With a slight delay, the last new release of 2013 rolls onto the test track: the LaFerrari in its classic red color scheme. Anyone who already owns the Porsche 918 Spyder from one of the anniversary packs now receives a thematically matching rival vehicle. Just like the Porsche, the Ferrari in the real-world model also features a
Technology, or Chassis:
Here we see the now-classic
Appearance and body:
As is natural for a red road-going Ferrari, there is very little printing; however, the black-contrasted roof section extending over the engine creates an attractive contrast. The rearview mirrors, which extend far outward, are highly prone to breakage; asis
Test Drive:
As is often the case, there’s little to say about handling with a full set of magnets: the magnets pull the model firmly toward the track, so things inevitably get intense right from the start. There’s no gray area in the corners—it’s “all or nothing” here. Once you’ve found your rhythm, however, you can definitely achieve fast lap times without crashing.
Without the rear magnet, lap times drop, but the car is significantly easier to control in corners. However, tire grip does reach its limits in this configuration.
Without any magnets at all, the Ferrari simply slides around uncontrollably. If you prefer this driving style, you'll at least have to invest in different tires.
Best regards,
Chris
