Review of the Carrera DIGITAL 132 and Evolution LaFerrari by CoMod ChrisArt
. Item No.: 30681/27458 (yellow) and 30665/27446 (red)
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 107
gramsWeight (body): 33
gramsLength including spoiler: 149
mmWheelbase: 83
mmTrack width (front axle): 61
mmTrack width (rear axle): 61
mmAdditional information: solid front axleAbout
the car:
With a slight delay, the last new release of 2013 is rolling 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 will now receive a thematically matching rival vehicle. Just like the Porsche, the Ferrari’s real-life counterpart also features aHybrid drive system.
Technology, or Chassis:
This features the now-classicCarrera design with an E200 motor mounted in-line. There is sufficient space in the front section for a through-type front axle. SMD components are used for the front lighting, while classic LEDs—complete with the familiar black shields—are used for the rear lighting. The truly well-designed wheels are worth highlighting, as are the detailed brake rotors and calipers. At 73 grams, the weight is a bit too high for my taste.
Appearance and Body:
As is natural for a red street-legal Ferrari, there is very little printing; however, the black-contrasted roof section, which extends over the engine, provides an attractive contrast. The rearview mirrors, which extend far outward, are highly susceptible to breakage; as isCarrera customary, 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—spoil the otherwise good overall impression.
Test Drive:
As is often the case, there’s not much 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; “all or nothing” is the name of the game here. Once you’ve found your rhythm, though, you can definitely achieve fast lap times without going off the track.
Without the rear magnet, lap times drop, but the car is much easier to control in corners. That said, tire grip does reach its limits at times in this configuration.
Without any magnets at all, the Ferrari simply slides around uncontrollably. Anyone who prefers this driving style will 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
gramsWeight (body): 33
gramsLength including spoiler: 149
mmWheelbase: 83
mmTrack width (front axle): 61
mmTrack width (rear axle): 61
mmAdditional information: solid front axleAbout
the car:
With a slight delay, the last new release of 2013 is rolling 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 will now receive a thematically matching rival vehicle. Just like the Porsche, the Ferrari’s real-life counterpart also features a
Technology, or Chassis:
This features the now-classic
Appearance and Body:
As is natural for a red street-legal Ferrari, there is very little printing; however, the black-contrasted roof section, which extends over the engine, provides an attractive contrast. The rearview mirrors, which extend far outward, are highly susceptible to breakage; as is
Test Drive:
As is often the case, there’s not much 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; “all or nothing” is the name of the game here. Once you’ve found your rhythm, though, you can definitely achieve fast lap times without going off the track.
Without the rear magnet, lap times drop, but the car is much easier to control in corners. That said, tire grip does reach its limits at times in this configuration.
Without any magnets at all, the Ferrari simply slides around uncontrollably. Anyone who prefers this driving style will at least have to invest in different tires.
Best regards,
Chris
