Vehicle reports

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 917K "Porsche Salzburg - Brands Hatch 1970"

Item No. 30962

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 917K "Porsche Salzburg - Brands Hatch 1970"

Item No. 30973

Carrera Digital 132 Audi R8 LMS " Winner 24h Nürburgring"

Item No. 30911

Carrera Digital 132 Aston Martin Vantage GTE " Aston Martin Racing, No. 95"

Item No. 30930

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935/19 GT2 " No. 69/96"

Item No. 30921

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935/19 GT2 " No. 70"

Item No. 30922


The Porsche 935 from the 1970s and 1980s is a legend. To mark Porsche's 70th anniversary, a new version was created as a tribute to this racing classic. Its technical basis is the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which was then the current model. The bodywork incorporates elements of the Porsche 935/78 "Moby Dick," and since there were no regulations to adhere to, the car could be designed with relative freedom. 77 examples were produced, intended for use as so-called "Clubsport Racers."

Carrera didn't miss the opportunity and presented the 1:32 scale model as a slot car. At 109 grams, it weighs slightly more than most other GT3 or GTE vehicles, and the same applies to its dimensions. Nevertheless, the model can be used very well both with and against other GT cars in races. Visually, it leaves almost nothing to be desired, apart from the annoying and well-known issue of "tire manufacturer logos." Overall, the body offers a good compromise between sufficient detail and the necessary stability; the only thing worth paying attention to is the delicately attached rear spoiler. Overall, a successful model, for which two further design variants have already been announced for this year.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935/19 GT2 " No. 69/96"

Item No. 30921

The Porsche 935 from the 1970s and 1980s is a legend. To mark Porsche's 70th anniversary, a new version was created as a tribute to this racing classic. Its technical basis is the Porsche 911 GT2 RS, which was then the current model. The bodywork incorporates elements of the Porsche 935/78 "Moby Dick," and since there were no regulations to adhere to, the car could be designed with relative freedom. 77 examples were produced, intended for use as so-called "Clubsport Racers."

Carrera didn't miss the opportunity and presented the 1:32 scale model as a slot car. At 109 grams, it weighs slightly more than most other GT3 or GTE vehicles, and the same applies to its dimensions. Nevertheless, the model can be used very well both with and against other GT cars in races. Visually, it leaves almost nothing to be desired, apart from the annoying and well-known issue of "tire manufacturer logos." Overall, the body offers a good compromise between sufficient detail and the necessary stability; the only thing worth paying attention to is the delicately attached rear spoiler. Overall, a successful model, for which two further design variants have already been announced for this year.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 124 Audi RS 5 DTM “Club Model 2020”

Item No. 23904

Carrera Digital 132 Audi RS 5 DTM “Club Model 2020”

Item No. 30949

Carrera Digital 132 McLaren 720S GT3 "No 16"

Item No. 30919

Carrera Digital 132 McLaren 720S GT3 "No 17"

Item No. 30920

Carrera Digital 132 Aston Martin Vantage GTE "No 99"

Item No. 30931

Carrera Digital 124 Lola T70 Mk IIIB Coupe " Daytona 1969"

Item No. 23898

And now the blue Lola is here, the winning car from the 1969 Daytona 24 Hours. The victory of the Penske team, with Mark Donohue and Chuck Parsons at the wheel, remained the Lola's greatest and only major international success, as they were soon overtaken by the new Porsche 917 and the Ferrari 512. Lolas continued to be used in races by private teams for a long time, not least because of their relatively low price.

Even on the blue body, which is very detailed and cleanly printed, the thread inserts in the pins are slightly countersunk (3 of 4), so here too: be careful when tightening the screws. The blue of the body with the subtle sponsor decals looks very authentic, the fine gold finish stripes and the Sunoco lettering are precise and cleanly executed. The visible part of the rims is true to the original, but I personally think the chrome plating, especially on this car, contrasts a bit too much with the rich, deep blue of the body... the originals were probably made of polished light metal. The front light is as usual, very bright. At the rear, the taillight is only really visible when braking.

The front axle rotates freely and is straight. The rear axle has the appropriate play for the transmission and also shows no significant imbalance.
Now the tires, which I took a much closer look at this time. On the rear axle, the tires rotate lengthwise on the rims, so they would have to be fixed for driving, otherwise the motor wouldn't get the power to the rails. This isn't the case on the front axle, but it wouldn't be nearly as bad there as at the rear. Since there's very little meat on the tires due to the design of the rims, you do have to be careful when grinding. You can still get the tires off the rear without any problem, but they are considerably stiffer and less flexible than on other models. The perceived grip is a long way from good or even optimal. I think the rim-tire unit, especially on the rear axle, could do with some optimization or redesign. I didn't notice this as clearly on the yellow Lola; perhaps I was just too excited about the new thing.


CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 132 BMW 3.0 CSL " No. 41 - Limited Edition 2020"

Item No. 30924

Carrera Digital 124 Porsche 911 RSR " Germany, #991"

Item No. 23903

Carrera Digital 132 Ferrari FXX K Evoluzione " No 70"

Item No. 30946

The Ferrari FXX K Evoluzione is based on the LaFerrari, which CARRERA already had in its regular program from 2013 to 2016. The LaFerrari was a slot car that required some getting used to in terms of driving technique. The same applies to the EVOLUZIONE:
With all the magnets fitted, the model sticks to the track, so things are bound to get pretty rough right from the start. The speed limit is very low; if you overdo it, you'll fly off immediately. However, once you've got the hang of it and found your style with the car, fast lap times are possible and the car is really fun to drive. It should be no different with a real racing car. Without the rear magnet, the lap times drop, but the car is much easier to control in corners. However, the tire grip does reach its limits in this configuration. Without any magnets, the Ferrari is difficult to drive because it puts too much power on the track, it just wobbles around or flies off too quickly. If you prefer this type of operation, you will at least have to invest in different tires and possibly put lead on the car.

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 BMW M4 DTM " BMW Team RBM - Philipp Eng"

Item No. 30938

Marco Wittmann won the DTM championship in 2014 and 2016. In the 2019 season, he took the opening victory, followed by three more victories. This put him at the forefront of BMW's efforts and saw him battle for the championship title against the two Audi drivers, Rene Rast and Nico Müller. Ultimately, however, the two Audi drivers proved too dominant, but Wittmann nevertheless finished third in the overall standings, making him the best BMW driver.
His fellow BMW driver, Philipp Eng, celebrated a race win at Zolder and scored points in almost every other race, only failing to finish the penultimate race at the Hockenheimring. He finished sixth overall, finishing second only to Marco Wittmann.
The two Carrera models are still based on the new 2015 design and therefore differ from the newly designed Audi and Mercedes models of 2018. And while on my test track, the latter two models are practically on par, the BMW models always lag slightly behind. Viewed individually, however, there's nothing wrong with their handling. As with all DTM models, they offer a docile and solid roadholding.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 BMW 3.5 CSL " Silverstone 1976"

Item No. 30923

The 1976 6 Hours of Silverstone was a qualifying race of the then Sports Car World Championship. In addition to a factory BMW, several other teams also entered the racing version of the E9 Coupé. The prototype of this model was fielded by Alpina, and it finished fourth, thus missing a podium finish.
What's unusual about both the original and the model is the color scheme, which is a nice variation of the factory design. Today, you'd probably call it "dark mode."
Technically, nothing has changed compared to the first two design variants. Given the vehicle's size, a total weight of 103 grams is still acceptable. The performance matches that of the other Group 5 vehicles well, allowing for a diverse field of competitors.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Chevrolet Corvette C7R "No 64"

Item No. 30934

The latest model of the Chevrolet Corvette C7R in the 2020 Carrera lineup represents the version used by the Corvette Racing Team in 2018. The factory team's vehicles are usually painted yellow (see also the model with item no. 30701).

This particular livery was unique, featuring the so-called Redline design, and used in only one race: the 2018 Shanghai 6 Hours of the World Endurance Championship Series (WEC). Along with the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Shanghai race was the only Corvette race outside the USA in 2018. The Corvette normally only competes in the IMSA series, but since the American racing series was already on its winter break in November, the team made a guest appearance at the upcoming Shanghai 6 Hours.
The drivers were Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner. The car competed in the GTE-Pro series against factory cars from Aston Martin, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche.
and reached 8th place.


CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 BMW M6 GT3 " Molitor Racing"

Item No. 30917


The Molitor Racing BMW M6, in the livery presented here, has been used in both GT3 and GT4 versions. The modifications to the production version are significantly fewer and therefore more cost-effective for the GT4 than for the GT3 version.
The paint job is striking, not only in real races but also on the Carrera track. The bright blue and yellow roof stripes make the car easily recognizable despite the high proportion of black.
I found nothing wrong with the workmanship, paintwork, or decals. Of course, the car appears in 1:1 photos with slightly different decals, but that's completely normal in real racing.
In terms of handling, the M6 ​​is a bit more moderate than other GTs. While it's long, and it's very easy to handle, the weight is a bit high. Its stability and composure might allow it to outperform the shorter, faster cars in longer races.
All in all, the BMW M6 is an enrichment to the GT class vehicle range and I could certainly imagine it on a larger scale.

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 124 Ferrari 458 ITALIA GT3 " Racing One No. 139"

Item No. 23906


Enjoy this photo gallery! The photographer from sportscar-info has captured this beautiful 458 in a truly stunning way. And you can also compare the 124 model with the real thing.

In 2018, the Rhineland-Palatinate racing team RACING ONE completely redesigned its cars. http://racing-one.com/
While the vehicles were previously known for their black, white, and red livery on the racetrack (with spark plug manufacturer NKG as the main sponsor), the vehicles now appear on the track in a more pleasing blue and white livery. The reason, in this case, is again the main sponsor: it is now called HELLA PAGID. HELLA GmbH and Co. KGaA is well known among motorsport enthusiasts; Hella has been a sponsor in racing for decades. HELLA-PAGID Brake Systems is the "Brakes" division of the internationally operating German automotive supplier, one of the leading providers in the braking systems segment.

I like the car exceptionally well. It's well known that I'm not a fan of red Ferraris (the same goes for British cars in British Racing Green, by the way; I don't buy every German car with the Silver Arrows look either). Therefore, I think the Ferrari is extremely well-made, especially since the paint scheme (including the sponsorship) complements the elegant lines of the Maranello-based racer extremely well.

Enough has already been written about the car's performance; I refer you to the past test reports in the database on our website. The vehicle is definitely a very worthwhile purchase!

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Ferrari 488 GT3 " Carrera"

Item No. 30948

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935 Kremer K3 " Kremer Racing"

Item No. 30929

The basic design with its white and pink colors is clearly visible on the track, but it certainly wouldn't be my color choice. The early '80s were quite colorful and flashy, and not just musically.
If you search for original photos online, you'll find various photos of 935 Porsches with white and pink paint schemes. These are usually decorated with decals from the Japanese sponsor Gozzy and often have the starting number 42. The closest I initially found to the Carrera model were photos of cars with starting numbers 57 and 72, which at least had "ARTZ Autokonservierung" as a sponsor on the hood. The cars in question are a Porsche 935 K3 81, which competed in the 1981 DRM races at Zolder (No. 57) and Hockenheim (No. 72).
The driver was “John Winter” alias Louis Krages.

It is a body on chassis 01-00020, this vehicle with starting number 62 competed in the 1981 Norisring 200-Mile Nuremberg with John Winter... however, he was unable to finish the race due to engine failure.
In total, Kremer Racing (hence the K in the name) converted thirty-one 935 Porsches to the K3 between 1979 and 1980, which was the most successful model in the K series.
Here is an interesting summary of Kremer-Racing: http://www.pomosa.de/pdf/Kremer_Racing_in_Le_Mans_1970-1998.pdf

The model isn't too heavy (under 100 grams) and can be moved quickly, but the short wheelbase makes it a bit jerky at times. The lights, paintwork, decals, etc., are all fine. The rear rims seem a bit too big, and the rear tires a bit too narrow. The axle width could have been expanded a bit. The wheelhouse would have been visually enhanced, and the handling would certainly have been improved.

There are enough variants of the Porsche 935 K3 to run their own small series; these DRM classics definitely deserve it. While I'd love to see the cars in 1:24 scale, I'm not entirely sure they'll be. ;-)

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 124 Audi RS5 DTM " Audi Sport Team Phoenix - Mike Rockenfeller"

Item No. 23900

Mike Rockenfeller is now a "veteran" of the DTM, having been a driver there since the 2007 season. Over the years, he has driven for various teams, but always for the Audi brand.
He won the championship title in 2013, and since then, there have been ups and downs. Sponsor Schaeffler has also been with him for many years. Since 2018, the characteristic green and yellow design has given way to a white and green color scheme. However, thanks to the metallic effect, this is just as distinctive and can be found exactly the same way on the new Digital 124 model. Therefore, there is no danger of confusion with the 23884 model from last year.
Technically, and specifically, the chassis remains the same, with the construction and engine matching the previous design variants. Thus, the model joins the existing DTM field, which will be supplemented later this year by this year's Club model.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 124 Lola T70 Mk IIIB Coupe " Nürburgring 1000km 1969"

Item No. 23897

The T-70 series was manufactured from 1966 to 1970 with a total of 88 vehicles.
In 1969, the MK III B version presented here was built due to the new motorsport regulations (5-liter displacement and a limit of 25 units for homologation in the sports car class). The Lola T70 MK III B achieved its greatest success as the winner of the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona.

The Lola T70 MK III B was denied further major successes, as Porsche entered the fray with the Type 917 in early 1969, resulting in Porsche dominance. Only Ferrari, with its 512 models, was able to offer some resistance, at least occasionally.
Carrera is now releasing the first model that competed in the 1969 Nürburgring 1000 km race. The car was unable to finish the race due to damage to the drive shaft.

The yellow base color with the white vertical stripe is, of course, very visible on the track. The headlights and small taillights are faithfully reproduced—apart from the very bright white neon lights. Like its larger counterpart, the car is built as a right-hand drive, as befits a British racing car.
Even if hardcore model enthusiasts don't like it, the tire manufacturer's sticker has once again been replaced with "decent decade." I find it very consistent with this model and wouldn't be willing to accept any cost increases for it. The tires bear the usual Carrera logo; if that bothers you, just turn them over.

Overall, the Carrera car features rather restrained decal decoration. Depending on the race, the original car almost looked like an advertising column, but the keen racer can choose from a wide range of decals and spice up the car to their liking.
The printing is clean and flawless; the white and red vertical stripe doesn't extend all the way to the lip below the radiator. The original photos don't reveal this, only one from 1968 would suggest this. Yellow is always a difficult color to match for plastic model cars, so the Carrera model is partially painted on the inside with a darker finish, but a slight dark shimmer is still noticeable depending on the light and lighting.
The model has a suggested tire at the rear, and even the belt buckle is a contrasting color. Even though the tire's diameter might seem a bit large, it's nice that it wasn't forgotten…it was simply required by the regulations for vehicles of the time.
The headlights (actually two twin headlights arranged one above the other) are, as mentioned, quite bright, but they illuminate the road and look good. The bright neon light can be dimmed somewhat, and depending on the installed light board, you can even make the top and bottom headlights glow. This requires a skilled hobbyist.

The rear light is very clearly visible on the track and does not cause any problems in terms of signaling when refueling is necessary.



The entire vehicle weighs approximately 210 grams, putting it in the same range as the Ford GT40 and the Ferrari 330 P4. The rear section of the body is attached separately to the chassis. The driver's insert and the black insert in the hood's ventilation slot are screwed on. Three screws, each approximately 1 cm long, were used for this. Screws directly into the plastic? Hmm, I can't really explain the necessity, but then, very few vehicles are ever disassembled this far. If you then unscrew the driver's insert, you'll see that the window insert is only plugged in. You can even replace the windshield wiper, since it's also only plugged in.
Unfortunately, the threaded inserts for mounting the body and chassis have slipped slightly below the plastic mounts, so if this is the case with all models: Be careful when tightening the screws.
Since both the weight class and the vehicle dimensions such as wheelbase and axle width roughly correspond to the well-known and proven Ford GT40 and Ferrari 330 P4, the focus now turned to the driving test.
First of all, out of the box – with magnets, the car is a sprinter, with good acceleration out of corners. If you overdo it with cornering speed, you'll experience a slight tendency to break away from the rear end; it seemed realistic yet was still easily controllable. The car was back on track very quickly. So, it's easy to drive and suitable for beginners.

After removing the magnets and lightly sanding the tires, the car becomes significantly more challenging. The axles and rims are okay, but not 100% straight or centered. A slight imbalance is noticeable. The car already drifts heavily in and out of tight corners and right-left combinations; while manageable, it's time-consuming. To make the Lola capable of winning against the well-known players in the GT Classics even without magnets, you'll have to put a lot of work into the car.

All in all, the Lola is a great addition to the GT Classics starting field. Many fans have been clamoring for this car for a long time, and now the first one is here, and I expect we'll see several more variants.

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 917K " Porsche Salzburg - Brands Hatch 1970"

Item No. 30873

Carrera Digital 124 Porsche 911 RSR (991) " No. 91"

Item No. 23891

In 2018/19, the FIA ​​World Endurance Championship spanned two calendar years for the first time, which is why this season was also known as the "Super Season." The #91 Porsche 911 RSR was driven by Richard Lietz, Gianmaria Bruni, and Frederic Makowiecki. The former two finished third overall in the GTE Drivers' Championship, helping Porsche clinch the GTE Factory Teams' World Championship.

Compared to the model with starting number #93, the only major change was the color of one decorative stripe, from red to gold. This relatively small change has a major visual impact.
As is almost always the case with design variants, everything remains technically the same. Due to the vehicle's enormous width, a forward-looking driving style is required, especially in head-to-head combat. The weight is noticeable in the handling, but the model nevertheless impresses with its good handling characteristics.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Audi RS5 DTM " Audi Sport Team Abt - Nico Müller"

Item No. 30936

Rene Rast and Nico Müller were the two dominant drivers in the 2019 DTM season, even though Rene Rast was able to build up a clear points lead in the overall standings and confidently became champion.
The title battle between these two drivers continued in the 2020 season, with Nico Müller initially leading the points standings for a long time. Only after the two race weekends at Zolder was Rene Rast able to fight back and take the lead. The final title decision will therefore not be made until the final race weekend at the Hockenheimring.
Carrera will be rolling out the two models in the 2019 livery to its home racetrack. The cars meet the familiar technical standards, remaining fast and cornering well. Since there are now eight different liveries of this car, it could even be used to race a purely Audi one-make cup.


CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Audi RS5 DTM " Audi Sport Team Rosberg - Rene Rast"

Item No. 30935


Rene Rast and Nico Müller were the two dominant drivers in the 2019 DTM season, even though Rene Rast was able to build up a clear points lead in the overall standings and confidently became champion.
The title battle between these two drivers continued in the 2020 season, with Nico Müller initially leading the points standings for a long time. Only after the two race weekends at Zolder was Rene Rast able to fight back and take the lead. The final title decision will therefore not be made until the final race weekend at the Hockenheimring.
Carrera will be rolling out the two models in the 2019 livery to its home racetrack. The cars meet the familiar technical standards, remaining fast and cornering well. Since there are now eight different liveries of this car, it could even be used to race a purely Audi one-make cup.


CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 BMW M4 DTM " BMW Team RMG - Marco Wittmann"

Item No. 30937

Marco Wittmann won the DTM championship in 2014 and 2016. In the 2019 season, he took the opening victory, followed by three more victories. This put him at the forefront of BMW's efforts and saw him battle for the championship title against the two Audi drivers, Rene Rast and Nico Müller. Ultimately, however, the two Audi drivers proved too dominant, but Wittmann nevertheless finished third in the overall standings, making him the best BMW driver.
His fellow BMW driver, Philipp Eng, celebrated a race win at Zolder and scored points in almost every other race, only failing to finish the penultimate race at the Hockenheimring. He finished sixth overall, finishing second only to Marco Wittmann.
The two Carrera models are still based on the new 2015 design and therefore differ from the newly designed Audi and Mercedes models of 2018. And while on my test track, the latter two models are practically on par, the BMW models always lag slightly behind. Viewed individually, however, there's nothing wrong with their handling. As with all DTM models, they offer a docile and solid roadholding.

CoMod Chris

Ferrari FXX K Evoluzione " No. 27"

Item No. 30947

Carrera Digital 124 Ford GT Race Car " No. 66"

Item No. 23893

In the test report for item no. 23892, I already pointed out that the Ford GT Race Car No. 66 actually has a different name (Ford GT Ecoboost 3.5L Turbo V6 "Team FORD Chip Ganassi USA") and what kind of team it is (CHIP GANASSI RACING).

The number 66 car in question was driven by the English GANASSI team in 2019. The car, in this livery, participated in the 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans. The drivers were Stefan MÜCKE, Olivier PLA, and Billy JOHNSON. The GT finished seventh in the LM GTE Pro class, just behind the aforementioned number 69.

The light blue Ford sported a livery reminiscent of the Ford GT40 shared by 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours winners Bruce McLaren and Chris Amon. The No. 69 ECOBOOST qualified 37th with a time of 3:49.511, achieved by Stefan Mücke in the third lap. Although the No. 66 Ford GT struggled to find the right pace early in the race, the driver and mechanics pulled together, and the car crossed the finish line in 25th place overall and seventh in the LM GTE-Pro class.

A few more words about the FORD GT in general:
The Ford GT marked the end of an era for Ford Performance Motorsports when it crossed the finish line for the last time in December 2019 at the ROAD ALTANTA race track in Georgia, USA. Racing has been a core part of Ford's history since the company was founded over 100 years ago, when Henry Ford's victories on the track attracted investors. But this closes only one chapter in Ford's ongoing assault on the racing record books. It will be interesting to see what Ford does next. The company plans to focus its motorsport efforts on hybrid and electric vehicles, among other areas.

As the standard-bearer of Ford's international racing efforts over the past four years, the GT earned its place in the history books in 2016 when it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in its first outing—exactly 50 years after its GT40 ancestor shocked the racing world by beating Ferrari for the overall victory in the 1966 race. The story is legendary, most recently captured in the 2020 film "Le Mans 66: Against All Odds."

Since 2016, the mid-engined, carbon-fiber GT—the most advanced sports car ever to bear the famous FORD badge—has raced around the globe in the IMSA Weathertech and Endurance World Championships. It has won 19 races and taken home the prestigious IMSA Manufacturers' Championship in 2018. It has also helped sell 1,350 production GTs for princely sums starting at $500,000 to enthusiasts and collectors eager to own a piece of history.

The end of the Ford GT racing program also coincides with the end of the production car program. All 1,350 Ford GTs, manufactured by the Multimatic racing shop outside Toronto, have already been allocated. The last GT will roll off the assembly line in 2022—and enter the history books.

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Ford GT Race Car " No 66"

Item No. 30913

It would be hard to capture the origin and purpose of the car more clearly in the name.
The 132 model, featuring the classic Ford Motorcraft livery, was released for the 50th anniversary of IMSA. It was fielded by the Chip Ganassi Racing Team, for example, at the 2019 Daytona 24 Hours. The car, competing in the GTLM class there, finished 27th in the race – a subsequent time penalty resulted in 28th place in the final standings.

The white base color with the bright red decals is clearly visible on the track and can also be easily distinguished from other vehicles in operation. The printing and decals are clean and true to the original. I couldn't find any defects in the workmanship or the technical components. The tires are printed with "Carrera" for obvious reasons—if that bothers you, you could turn them over and then have neutral black tires.

The massive rear diffuser is, of course, only suitable for banked turns to a very limited extent, but who actually uses a banked turn 1 on their track? Otherwise, the handling is excellent, and the car can be driven quickly. There's nothing to stop you from racing slot cars with other GT cars from the D132 series. When choosing a car, aesthetic and brand-specific considerations certainly always play a role – for me, it could be this Ford RaceCar.


CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935 Kremer K3 " Sebring 1980"

Item No. 30928

Apple, now a world-famous company, was founded in a California garage in 1976. The path to its current success wasn't always linear, but by 1980, the company was definitely on the rise. Back then, a computer was still an exotic device for nerds and, increasingly, gamers, but far from a common household item. The Apple II was a powerful powerhouse; competitors like the Commodore 64, which is very well-known in this country, only came onto the market later.
According to legend, Apple co-founder Steve Jobs was a big fan of the German design school and privately drove a Porsche 356, among other cars. When this needed repairs, he came into contact with racing driver Bob Garretson and the Dick Barbour Racing Team, which was based very close to Cupertino.
As a result of this acquaintance, the decision was made for Apple to act as the main sponsor for one of the team's vehicles.

No sooner said than done: The logo, still very colorful at the time, wrapped the white body, creating an extremely striking design that is still recognizable today. The car itself only raced a few times with this livery, but in later years at least one replica was made.

Carrera chose the 1980 Sebring 12 Hours as the model for the latest version of the 1:32 scale model. This model differs in the starting number and some other details (e.g., the lettering on the rear wheel arches) from the version released as a slot car by a Spanish competitor many years ago. The most obvious difference is the color of the rear rims.

Technically, everything remains the same; the model is available in both analog and digital versions and is powered by the standard E200 engine, as before. The handling can be adjusted to your own preferences using the two chassis magnets. Overall, the car is one of the faster and more controllable models.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 " Orange1 FFF Racing Team"

Item No. 30914

The FFF1 Racing Team was born in 2014 from the merger of the Chinese company Fu Songyang's FFF Automobile China and Italian racing driver Andrea Caldarelli. A successful partnership, victorious since its first appearance in Asia in 2014. One of its greatest achievements was the 2016 season, when Lamborghini included the FFF Racing Team in the official Squadra Corse program, thanks in part to a prestigious partnership with Swiss watchmaker Roger Dubuis, both in Europe, in the GT Open and GT3 Le Mans Cup, and in Asia as the series' reference team.

The car in front of me is the HURACAN as used by FFF in the 2019 racing season. The car differs from the original in one significant aspect, namely the modified front end (air intake) and the hood scoop. The CARRERA model still represents the first stage of the Lambo GT3. Nevertheless, the car's livery is perfectly executed. If you weren't aware of the modified bodywork, you wouldn't notice a thing.

ACM's ORANGE1 FFF Racing Team celebrated a breathtaking and sensational season in its 2019 Blancpain GT Series debut. The Chinese squad took the risk of competing in every championship and series and officially became the first team to achieve a perfect "Triple Crown" in the series' history. Following success in the World Challenge Europe in its first Sprint Cup year, ORANGE1 FFF Racing was crowned champion in the driver and team standings in the Blancpain GT Series and the Endurance Cup.


CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 911 RSR " Porsche GT Team"

Item No. 30915


Retro design is still in. It's perhaps not quite as obvious as with the first two 1:24 models (23885 and 23886), but this model also cites a model from decades past: white, red, and blue, the colors of the Brumos Racing Team. They also suit the modern 911 RSR extremely well. Since this is now the fifth design variant of this 1:32 scale model, the 911 RSR could quite easily compete in a one-make cup.

In any case, the driving performance leaves little to be desired, and since the model is wide and flat, the roadholding is also excellent.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 " Magnus Racing"

Item No. 30918


This Lambo also differs from the original, specifically in the modified front end and the hood scoop. The CARRERA model represents the early stage of the Lamborghini Huracan GT3. The print is still excellent.
To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the moon landing in July 1969, the American MAGNUS RACING racing team painted its Lamborghini Huracan GT3 EVO in the design of the Saturn V launch vehicle of the time. In addition, the racing team swapped its regular starting number 44 for the number 11 for a one-time appearance. The team even received permission to race with a black number plate. The car competed on July 20, 2019, with drivers John Potter and Andy Lally in the IMSA SportsCar Championship at the Lime Rock Park race track in Connecticut, USA. The Lambo finished 16th…


CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Mustang GTY " No 17"

Item No. 30939

The American sports car dream, the Mustang a legend on four wheels.
Just like in real life, the Mustang, in the 132 Carrera slot car version, is no lightweight. Depending on the configuration, with or without a magnet, it weighs between 112 and 115 grams on the uncalibrated kitchen scale.
The No. 17 only has the body spoiler, not the powerful one of the No. 54, but I think that can be modified.

A number of screws were used on the underside of the body, and they certainly weigh a bit more than glued plastic. The magnet can be removed without disassembling the motor or the rear axles – though you should be careful. The plastic clip that holds the magnet in place is quite fragile… if you want to drive magnet-free permanently, you might want to take a more blunt approach. Use a very narrow watchmaker's tool to pry it off, pull it out from the side, tilt it, and remove it – the same thing applies to the magnet, in essence.

The model is based on the Mustang VI GT Fastback and is a homage to models that ran in the Trans Am series.
I haven't been able to find a real-life model for No. 17. The design certainly has a racing feel, but except for the very wide roof stripe, it's more understated than No. 54. Both cars look good side by side and in racing. I think we'll see a few more horses racing in the coming years.

Carrera has equipped the Mustang with tires with rounded edges. There's only a small cast edge on the inside, which can easily be driven or sanded down.
In terms of paintwork and decals, the vehicle is well-made and flawless. Personally, I would add a little more decals or stripes to the roof, just a touch.
I particularly like the rear light - very visible on the track, although the wide, white stripe is also easy to see.

Even though there's no GTY series in the real world, I can certainly imagine it appearing on the Carrera track in the future – and "normal" GTs are certainly welcome to compete. The Mustang drives smoothly and quickly; maybe not a winner, but it certainly deserves a podium finish.


CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 124 Ferrari 512 S Berlinetta" Trieste-Opicina 1970"

Item No. 23899

Start number 382

…is there even a race with so many participants?

Ferrari's answer to the Porsche 917 appears in a new version in the 2020 Carrera Digital 124 program. The base color is red—well, there aren't many alternatives anyway—the rear cover is white, as is the starting number circle on the hood. Add to that yellow stickers and large yellow starting numbers, a design that's certainly worth seeing and distinguishable from other Ferrari 512Ss.
But back to the race – where did the original car run?

Trieste-Opicina 1970 is a reference on the pit lane. A quick Google search and I found a railway line of the same name – it's an old funicular/cog railway with a track length of about 5 km, which has some significant climbs. Could this be a reference to a hill climb? Bingo, it was a race that took place between 1911 and 1971. It was also called "Monza with a climb" because of the curves, climbs, and high speeds. What isn't a problem in Monaco to this day – the closure of a busy route for an entire weekend – not only caused danger but also led to the end of the race in 1971. On the upside, there is a vintage car tour of the same name, which has been held with historic vehicles since 1981. The prototype of the Carrera model was driven by Giampiero Moretti, and the placing in this hill climb – a rather atypical race for the Ferrari 512S – was a complete success for Ferrari: 1st place.

The model shows no defects in either the paint or the decals. The handling is familiar, with most drivers – as in the 1:1 original – slightly lagging behind the Porsche 917s, but certainly fast and easy to control, though it's all a matter of taste and the driver's skill at the controls ;-)
124 enthusiasts will probably have to wait a long time for the modified version, which was also able to beat the original Porsche 917.


Until then
joergW

PS It's always worth delving into previous years' models, expanding your research, and releasing such a great model. Chapeau.

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Mustang GTY " No 55"

Item No. 30940

The American sports car dream, the Mustang a legend on four wheels.
Just like in real life, the Mustang in the 132 Carrera slot car version is no lightweight. Depending on the configuration, with or without spoiler or with or without magnet, it weighs between 113 and 118 grams on the uncalibrated kitchen scale.

A number of screws were used on the underside of the body, and they certainly weigh a bit more than glued plastic. The magnet can be removed without disassembling the motor or the rear axles – though you should be careful. The plastic clip that holds the magnet in place is quite fragile – if you want to drive magnet-free permanently, you might want to take a more blunt approach. Use a very narrow watchmaker's tool to pry it off, pull it out from the side, tilt it, and remove it... the same thing applies to the magnet, so to speak.

The model is based on the Mustang VI GT Fastback
To mark its 50th anniversary, Ford released a special edition of the Mustang in 2014, and a racing-spec GT with the same design was introduced for the Supercars series.
For the Carrera D132 model, this is a fitting design inspiration for the current "55" model – 2019 marked the 55th anniversary – the galloping horse also found its way onto the side of the Carrera model. Added to that is a bold spoiler and a powerful diffuser with a side design accent. The red-accented rims are a real eye-catcher.

Carrera has equipped the Mustang with tires with rounded edges. There's only a small cast edge on the inside, which can easily be driven or sanded down.
The paintwork and decals on the vehicle are well-made and flawless. I particularly like the rear lights—they're very visible on the track.

Even though there's no GTY series in the real world, I can certainly imagine it appearing on the Carrera track in the future – and "normal" GTs are certainly welcome to compete. The Mustang drives smoothly and quickly; maybe not a winner, but it certainly deserves a podium finish.

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 124 Mercedes-AMG C63 DTM " Mercedes-AMG DTM Team HWA - Gary Paffett"

Item No. 23901

In the summer of 2017, Mercedes announced that it would withdraw from the DTM at the end of the 2018 season. During this farewell tour, they pulled out all the stops, and Gary Paffett clinched his second DTM championship title after 2005.

After the model was released last year in the smaller 1:32 scale, the 1:24 version now follows, as the 8th design variant of this model.

Naturally, the paintwork, printing, and details come across even better on a larger scale; just let Mike's pictures have an impact on you.
Logically, nothing has changed in the chassis construction or the weight, so the handling holds no surprises.

All in all, the model is a nice and useful addition to the 1:24 DTM fleet.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Capri RS 3100 " DRM 1975"

Item No. 30927

The unexpected often happens – after a hiatus of several years, another design variant of the Ford Capri RS 3100 is now appearing. The original vehicle was driven by Werner Schommers in the 1975 season of the German Racing Championship (DRM). He achieved 9th place overall and repeated this result the following year, albeit with a Ford Escort.

The design, while simple in my opinion, is still attractive and distinctive on the track. The technical construction remains unchanged, meaning the front axle still has independent suspension, and the familiar E200 engine is used. This allows the model to cruise quickly around the track, but it doesn't quite reach the lap times of current GT3 or DTM cars. Nevertheless, this model will surely find its way to many DRM fans.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 124 BMW M1 Procar " Procar 1979 - Hockenheim 1979"

Item No. 23902


The car was owned by Niki Lauda; he renounced the factory car to which he was entitled and used his own white and signal-red car in the 1979 ProCar season, which he won convincingly.
In the Procar series – which was held as part of the Formula 1 events of the time – the five fastest Formula 1 drivers were eligible to start. They received factory cars and competed against a maximum of 19 other drivers in identical vehicles.

Lauda allegedly had a "better car" at his disposal, but he denied this and pointed to good sets of tires. A crucial criterion not only in model racing.
The BMW M1 was in reality what it is on the Carrera track, a fast and beautiful vehicle, but one that is actually only driven in its own class.

Personally, I think the new design in the Carrera portfolio is very well implemented... Sure, the Marlboro stickers are missing – as they were in the originals at some races – but some Carrera drivers probably already have them sitting in their drawers, waiting to be used. Tobacco advertising is not only banned on toys, but, in fact, is only permitted in very limited areas.

The model's handling is familiar—I can easily adjust the power to the specified levels on the small test track. I couldn't detect any manufacturing defects in the decals, paint, etc.

I'm excited about this modern classic and hope for more large-scale M1s.


CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 124 Porsche 911 RSR " MOBIL 1"

Item No. 23890



It's finally here!

Exactly ten years ago, Carrera introduced the Porsche 911 GT3 RSR into its lineup. Since then, the car has been a perennial favorite in the range. This was likely due not only to the "Porsche 911" aura, but primarily to the car's outstanding performance, which, even after ten years, was no match for more modern vehicles. Furthermore, the car competed in so many different series that the car's visual appeal made it possible to create a truly beautiful and diverse model lineup over the years.

In recent years, however, there has been an increasing number of voices from the slot car scene calling for a newer or more up-to-date version of Porsche's long-running car.
Well, the time has come, in front of me is the 911 RSR in the 2018 body!

Let’s get to the model:


Item number 23890 is the MOBIL Porsche that won the 2018 Petit Le Mans GTLM class with drivers Pilet, Tandy, and Makowiecki. A quick note: The current top GT class, the FIA ​​and ACO GTE class, was called GT2 between 2005 and 2010. IMSA adopted these regulations and renamed this class GTLM. With a lead of over 11 seconds, Porsche driver Tandy crossed the finish line first in the GTLM after 10 hours.
In terms of color scheme and paint scheme, the RSR is in no way inferior to its full-size original. All decals, advertising stickers, and sponsors are where they should be, and the color gradients of the classic MOBIL livery are spot on.

The body of the modern RSR differs from the 2010 version in several details. It is more expansive overall and visually wider. The very wide fenders on the rear axle and the sill extensions below the doors are striking. Not to be underestimated is the very tall and delicate rear spoiler. I wouldn't be surprised if it becomes a sought-after spare part one day.
The driver insert is, of course, a bit flat due to its design, but thanks to the 124 scale, it's somewhat better formed than in 132. There's also a very nice driver figure with a neatly printed helmet.

I'll leave the extended test runs to my colleagues with club tracks and large home tracks. I'm a carpet-slider, meaning I can only test the thing on my constantly rebuilt track at home.

In my opinion, the car drives very briskly and aggressively, although this impression can, of course, be deceiving due to the car's looks. I'm probably a bit biased, too, as I'm a Porsche fan.
Overall, there's nothing to complain about in terms of performance; the car is already one of my new all-time favorites.

And this should ensure another classic for the Carrera range for the coming years!


CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 124 Ford GT Race Car

Item No. 23893


The new item number 23892 is listed in the catalog as Ford GT Race Car No. 69.
The correct name would be GT Ford Ecoboost 3.5L Turbo V6 “Team FORD Chip Ganassi USA”.
CHIP GANASSI RACING is an American racing team based in Concord, North Carolina.
It was founded by the eponymous racing driver Chip Ganassi, who entered the Champ Car series in 1981 and participated in the Indianapolis 500-mile race five times. After ending his career due to injury, he bought into the Patrick team in 1988. A few years later, he founded his own racing team, with which he competes in NASCAR, the Indy Racing League, and the Champ Car series.

By the way, there are two GANASSI teams: Team USA and Team UK (the island division).
The #69 Ford belongs to the USA team and competed in the 2019 Le Mans 24 Hours. The drivers were Ryan Briscoe, Scott Dixon, and Richard Westbrook. This car's livery was inspired by the design of the Ford GT40, which finished second in the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours, the American brand's hat-trick. I like the red stripes against the very subtle light blue paint scheme.

Ryan Briscoe qualified the No. 69 Ford GT in 38th place with a time of 3:49.546. Aside from a spin for Richard Westbrook in the Dunlop chicane, the race ran smoothly, finishing 24th overall and sixth in the LM GTE Pro class. He finished one place ahead of his fellow English driver, the No. 66 car, which CARRERA also includes this year.


Regarding the model's handling, I refer you to the reviews of previous versions: The Ford drives really well, but compared to the competition, it's a bit too heavy to be truly competitive. However, the body offers plenty of opportunities to save some weight. And when competing against other GTs, it doesn't matter anyway.


CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Carrera Truck " Ambulance Car"

Item No. 30943


Consequently, Carrera has now added a new feature to the 132 digital system. The track is even safer, as ambulances are now also available. In addition to the general security duties they share with safety cars and police cars, you could also try a race with the other three-axle vehicles.
The ambulance features a very sober design, with a white base color and red lettering; the design is modern and appealing. The highlight is certainly the included nurse figure, with a heart in the right place. Who wouldn't want a little crash in there? Like all three-axle vehicles, the ambulance is fun to drive, but challenging.
The sounds can be configured using the vehicle ID (button-vehicle assignment). From subtle honking, to German and American special signals, to the wailing of the injured person in the vehicle… every time you press a switch—turnout, pit entrance, or just for fun—you can hear it subtly but recognizably.
The axles (only the last one is driven) run smoothly, as does the rest of the workmanship and without defects.

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 132 Dodge Charger Daytona " No 42"

Item No. 30941

I'm always fascinated by the design versions of the old NASCAR muscle cars that Slottus pulls out of his drawer. I personally believe that he has a photo album in his office of every picture of the Dodge and Plymouth that has ever appeared anywhere, and he's now working through them piece by piece. And the motto is: the more colorful the car, the better. Although cars back then were colorful anyway, nothing compared to the white, black, and silver uniformity that dominates our streets these days. If your car is any color other than the three mentioned, you might as well put on a Guy Fawkes mask.

But back to the current Wingcar with item number 30941. What do we have here?
Finally a Dodge Charger Daytona again!
I love the wingmen! Due to the size of the cars, they're almost at the level of a 124cc, easy to handle at all times. And they're also in the wonderful purple-yellow color scheme. And it's extremely well executed; the car is 99% true to the original (except for a few promotional decals, which were probably altered due to the usual licensing restrictions). Purple-yellow was the color scheme the Daytona driver used on NASCAR racetracks with almost all of his cars. If you google the name on the driver's door, you'll find the following Wikipedia entry:
Marty Robbins (born 1925 in Arizona, died 1982 in Nashville, Tennessee) was an American country singer and songwriter. In his 30-year career, he garnered numerous hits in both the country and pop music scenes…

What is only mentioned in passing in the Wikipedia entry, however, is a much more interesting aspect of Marty for us racing fans.
The man loved racing. And since his success in the music industry gave him the means, he occasionally competed in NASCAR races. Every year, he tries to compete in events at the major racetracks (Talladega Superspeedway, Daytona International Speedway) and, when time permits, on the smaller pure tracks. His cars were built and maintained by NASCAR legend Cotton Owens.

In 35 NASCAR races, he achieved six top-ten finishes. If you want to know more about him, google "Marty Robbins" and "NASCAR"; you'll find a lot online. You'll also find out what other race cars he drove.

A little gimmick on the side: in the movie “Hell On Wheels” (which you can also find in our film list in the forum), Robbins plays himself.

Have fun with the car!

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Chevrolet Camaro 2007 " Pace Car"

Item No. 30932


The US-based Chevrolet company has been producing the Camaro since 1966, but discontinued production of the fourth generation in 2002 and resumed with the fifth generation in 2009. The sixth generation has been in production since 2015 and received a facelift in 2018. Depending on the engine and fine-tuning, the Camaro is classified as a pony car (sports car) or a muscle car. The "2007" designation for the Carrera Camaro refers to the concept car built before the new series began. At that time, a purple and an orange version were launched in the D132 range.
After the Sheriff version (with special signaling system on the roof and tinted windows) was launched in 2016, the PaceCar variant will now be released in 2020.

The orange warning light can be switched on and off using the button on the handlebar (light, flashing light, both at the same time or everything off) - on the track, the PaceCar cuts a fine figure - especially in conjunction with other modern or classic US cars.

The handling – well, it's not a race car – neither particularly low nor particularly wide – but that's not what it's supposed to be. As a pace car in the appropriate operating mode, it's quite fun and adds a nice gaming element. I haven't found any manufacturing defects, and the livery looks authentic, although I haven't been able to find a real-life model.

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 124 Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo " Mampe"

Item No. 23895

Even though I find it the most attractive Turbo Capri in terms of design and colors, I initially had no idea what MAMPE was. Nothing could be easier these days... just google it, and you'll usually get more information than you actually wanted. MAMPE has been producing a wide variety of alcoholic beverages for over a hundred years, but—except through racing sponsorship—it has never achieved much recognition outside of Berlin.

Half and half means that the alcoholic beverage from MAMPE consists of 160 different herbs, half of which is alcohol, and the other half of bitter oranges. Perhaps there will be an opportunity to try it sometime ;-)

Between 1977 and 1979, Mampe AG sponsored the Mampe-Ford-Zakspeed team.
Hans Heyer, driving a black and yellow Ford Capri Turbo, achieved multiple race victories and won the German Championship three times. The slot car driver's pink suit wasn't the product of a designer's idea; Hans Heyer actually drove in a pink jumpsuit... he just swapped the floppy hat for a helmet.

The 124 series car from Carrera drives well, as expected (width + length + low center of gravity, what more could you want). I have no complaints about the workmanship, the noticeable tolerances, or the paintwork. The adjustability via the control unit is good; 1-2 = full throttle in the pit lane and on the inside of Turn 1 is possible... Even with the magnets, the top corners require a certain amount of sensitivity.

CoMod JoergW

Carrera Digital 132 Plymouth Roadrunner " No. 7"

Item No. 30945

"We already know those," is probably what many people asked when they discovered these two models in the 2020 catalog. The term "reissue" was also frequently mentioned at the club meeting at the Toy Fair. However, these are not true reissues; the models from 2003 (Evolution Item Nos. 25717 and 25719) and 2004 (Pro-X Item Nos. 30209 and 30212) had the same design, but also featured the massive wings at the front and rear.

The chassis has been around since 2010 and is used again in these new models. The combined weight of both vehicles is just over 110 grams, resulting in a solid roadholding and handling. More than ever, it's essential to develop a smooth and predictive driving style, enabling lap-long duels on equal terms.

CoMod Chris