Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ford Mustang 1967
Item No. 20030758
American Classic
Six special US vehicles are planned for this year, with the Chevy Bel Air and the Ford Mustang being the first two. This is a familiar model that has been in the range for many years and is regularly reissued in new designs. This time, the body is wrapped in a subtle metallic blue and bears the starting number "16." So, it's a racing version, though I haven't found any photos of the prototype. But that's okay; that shouldn't affect your purchase decision.
The body itself is very well done, but I still can't get used to the overall look of the vehicle. This is mainly due to the jacked-up rear axle and the protruding rear wheels, which give it a somewhat bulky overall impression.
The chassis – as with the previous design variants of this vehicle – still uses the first generation of digital suspension. This allows the holding magnets to be easily unscrewed from the outside without having to open the vehicle. The motor-rear axle unit can also be folded down for servicing. On the other hand, this first generation carries a certain amount of design ballast with it, which is not necessarily conducive to performance on the track. With all the magnets fitted, the handling is uncritical, but also boring. If you remove one or both holding magnets, you'll need a sensitive thumb, because the Mustang is reluctant to take tight corners, and a certain tendency to tip over is ever-present. As a result, the only suitable opponents are really the other Ford Mustangs released so far.
Item No. 20030758
American Classic
Six special US vehicles are planned for this year, with the Chevy Bel Air and the Ford Mustang being the first two. This is a familiar model that has been in the range for many years and is regularly reissued in new designs. This time, the body is wrapped in a subtle metallic blue and bears the starting number "16." So, it's a racing version, though I haven't found any photos of the prototype. But that's okay; that shouldn't affect your purchase decision.
The body itself is very well done, but I still can't get used to the overall look of the vehicle. This is mainly due to the jacked-up rear axle and the protruding rear wheels, which give it a somewhat bulky overall impression.
The chassis – as with the previous design variants of this vehicle – still uses the first generation of digital suspension. This allows the holding magnets to be easily unscrewed from the outside without having to open the vehicle. The motor-rear axle unit can also be folded down for servicing. On the other hand, this first generation carries a certain amount of design ballast with it, which is not necessarily conducive to performance on the track. With all the magnets fitted, the handling is uncritical, but also boring. If you remove one or both holding magnets, you'll need a sensitive thumb, because the Mustang is reluctant to take tight corners, and a certain tendency to tip over is ever-present. As a result, the only suitable opponents are really the other Ford Mustangs released so far.
