Test report by CoMod Lotus for the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Audi A5 DTM “M.Rockenfeller, No.1,” 2014 (Art. No. 20030707)
In 2005, CARRERA introduced the first two DTM cars into its product range: the Mercedes C-Class and the Audi A4. Since then, these cars have been among the most beautiful and popular vehicles in the range. This is due not only to their excellent handling but also to their diverse appearance. In terms of color, pretty much every color is represented these days; the last few years have brought us a great many colorful racers.
This year, four new DTM cars are in the lineup: two BMW M4s, a Mercedes C-Coupe, and the Audi A5 Coupe. This current report focuses on the Audi driven by Michael "Mike" Rockenfeller from the PHOENIX RACING team. The car from the 2014 season, bearing the number 1, is a visual feast for the eyes. This is due not only to the attractive shape of the base model, but also to the seamless blend of the yellow and green paint scheme. The main sponsor of the car is the SCHÄFFLER Group. Car fans have known who the mechanical engineering group and automotive supplier is since the takeover of CONTINENTAL AG in 2008. I'd just like to say a few words about the PHOENIX team: The racing team was founded in 1999 by Ernst Moser, Opel's former technical director. PHOENIX has been represented in the DTM since 2000, also with Opel for the first six years, and since 2006 with Audi. The team's greatest success in the DTM came in 2011, when Martin Tomcyk won the championship. This success was repeated in 2013 by the then 31-year-old Mike Rockenfeller, hence the starting number 1 of the 2014 car, with which he finished third in the 2014 season. The team also competes in the FIA GT1, the ADAC Masters, the International GT Open, and the VLN.
For more information (and many beautiful pictures) please visit the homepage of the guys from Meuspath in the Nürburgring industrial park: www.phoenix-racing.de
The current A5 exhibits the handling typical of the DTM: thanks to its wide track, it sits very firmly on the track. The weight is slightly on the upper edge, yet the car still handles very well. High traction, even with the full magnet load, makes it almost impossible to skid, and the tires' good grip also contributes to the car's smooth cornering.
Conclusion: A successful addition to the already impressive range of touring cars. It's no wonder that there are now several dedicated DTM collectors.
In 2005, CARRERA introduced the first two DTM cars into its product range: the Mercedes C-Class and the Audi A4. Since then, these cars have been among the most beautiful and popular vehicles in the range. This is due not only to their excellent handling but also to their diverse appearance. In terms of color, pretty much every color is represented these days; the last few years have brought us a great many colorful racers.
This year, four new DTM cars are in the lineup: two BMW M4s, a Mercedes C-Coupe, and the Audi A5 Coupe. This current report focuses on the Audi driven by Michael "Mike" Rockenfeller from the PHOENIX RACING team. The car from the 2014 season, bearing the number 1, is a visual feast for the eyes. This is due not only to the attractive shape of the base model, but also to the seamless blend of the yellow and green paint scheme. The main sponsor of the car is the SCHÄFFLER Group. Car fans have known who the mechanical engineering group and automotive supplier is since the takeover of CONTINENTAL AG in 2008. I'd just like to say a few words about the PHOENIX team: The racing team was founded in 1999 by Ernst Moser, Opel's former technical director. PHOENIX has been represented in the DTM since 2000, also with Opel for the first six years, and since 2006 with Audi. The team's greatest success in the DTM came in 2011, when Martin Tomcyk won the championship. This success was repeated in 2013 by the then 31-year-old Mike Rockenfeller, hence the starting number 1 of the 2014 car, with which he finished third in the 2014 season. The team also competes in the FIA GT1, the ADAC Masters, the International GT Open, and the VLN.
For more information (and many beautiful pictures) please visit the homepage of the guys from Meuspath in the Nürburgring industrial park: www.phoenix-racing.de
The current A5 exhibits the handling typical of the DTM: thanks to its wide track, it sits very firmly on the track. The weight is slightly on the upper edge, yet the car still handles very well. High traction, even with the full magnet load, makes it almost impossible to skid, and the tires' good grip also contributes to the car's smooth cornering.
Conclusion: A successful addition to the already impressive range of touring cars. It's no wonder that there are now several dedicated DTM collectors.
