Review by CoMod Carrera124 on the Carrera '41 Willys Coupe Hotrod "High Performance II"
(27267)
After four color variants of this type were released in the analogue range in 2007 , and three more color variants in the digital program, the yellow Willys Coupe is now the eighth color variant in total.
Since a hot rod is practically always a custom conversion, it makes little sense to talk about faithfulness to the original at this point. Whether you like the car's design or not is up to you to decide for yourself. Personally, I find it harmonious and well-executed. The appeal of this car lies less in its design, but rather in the bright yellow paintwork with black trim. The other printing on the car is fairly straightforward, which is absolutely no disadvantage. The color scheme alone is enough to visually distinguish this car from many others, whether in a showcase or on the racetrack. And although I don't usually like high-gloss rims at all, they suit this car perfectly. And as is already known from the other high-performance models, the shiny chrome engine is also on display here. The rear axle features XXL wheels, which are only partially concealed by the wheel arches. The bold paintwork also prevents the lights from shining through.
The chassis itself contains no new features, but is already familiar. The guide keel is unfortunately positioned slightly behind the front axle, but hot rods are probably one of the few vehicle types where this is clearly not possible. The guide keel's angle of rotation is larger than, for example, that of the BMW Z4 and Audi R10, and thus adequately dimensioned.
If you want to upgrade the car digitally, you will need the circuit board item no. 26732.
The subsequent laying of the cables requires care, as the space under the cockpit is very limited.
I conducted the road test without the rear magnet; the center magnet was set to maximum ground clearance, allowing the car to maneuver around the track with complete ease. The extremely wide track on the rear axle eliminates any tendency to roll over, and the car drifts very smoothly. However, the large rear wheels of the high-performance models result in a longer gear ratio overall, so acceleration and braking performance are slightly worse than those of standard-tire hot rods.
Overall, this car not only looks great in a display case, but also on the racetrack. While it won't set killer best times, it's certainly a lot of fun to drive.
CoMod Carrera124
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Review by CoMod martinmm on the Carrera Evolution '41 Willys Coupe Hotrod "High Performance II"
(27267)
The appearance of hot rods is debatable – some people like them, others think there are no uglier cars. I have a fairly relaxed relationship with hot rods: I'm not particularly interested in them in their original form or as racetrack vehicles – but I can admit they have a certain visual appeal. Of the hot rods Carrera has in its range, the Willy Coupé is my least favorite so far – judging solely by the photos.
When I finally held the yellow Willys Coupé in my hands, I was very pleasantly surprised: It doesn't have the somewhat clumsy toy look that the pictures had suggested. Even the yellow body makes a solid, high-quality impression. The somewhat critical yellow color is well-matched – yellow vehicles often look plasticky when the color is too lemony. The richly detailed interior is also very nice.
processing
The test model had no noticeable defects. The wheels and axles run acceptably smoothly, and the rudder turns easily.
Technology
The rudder is positioned too far back and about 1-2mm too high. Weight is OK at 97g (without magnet).
Driving behavior
Without the rear magnet: The tires have sufficient grip. You can drift nicely. The center magnet somewhat prevents skidding. With all magnets removed: The tires have sufficient grip. You can drift in a controlled manner. The gear ratio is a bit too long due to the large rear wheels. This impairs braking performance. I would suggest a different, shorter gear ratio. The test was carried out on a small home track with a length of 13 meters and a voltage of 13 volts.
Conclusion
The Willys Coupe can be driven easily on small to medium-sized home tracks, both with the rear magnet removed and without the traction aids. The large rear wheel diameter and the moderate grip of the tires prevent strong acceleration or aggressive handling. The steering keel tuning could be improved. Unfortunately, the rear wheels of the various Hot Rods vary considerably in diameter. Therefore, it's practically impossible to race against each other. On our 28-meter club track, this amounts to about one meter per lap compared to the 32-meter Hot Rod. On the other hand, I don't exactly see Hot Rods as vehicles capable of setting lap records.
CoMod martinmm
(27267)
After four color variants of this type were released in the analogue range in 2007 , and three more color variants in the digital program, the yellow Willys Coupe is now the eighth color variant in total.
Since a hot rod is practically always a custom conversion, it makes little sense to talk about faithfulness to the original at this point. Whether you like the car's design or not is up to you to decide for yourself. Personally, I find it harmonious and well-executed. The appeal of this car lies less in its design, but rather in the bright yellow paintwork with black trim. The other printing on the car is fairly straightforward, which is absolutely no disadvantage. The color scheme alone is enough to visually distinguish this car from many others, whether in a showcase or on the racetrack. And although I don't usually like high-gloss rims at all, they suit this car perfectly. And as is already known from the other high-performance models, the shiny chrome engine is also on display here. The rear axle features XXL wheels, which are only partially concealed by the wheel arches. The bold paintwork also prevents the lights from shining through.
The chassis itself contains no new features, but is already familiar. The guide keel is unfortunately positioned slightly behind the front axle, but hot rods are probably one of the few vehicle types where this is clearly not possible. The guide keel's angle of rotation is larger than, for example, that of the BMW Z4 and Audi R10, and thus adequately dimensioned.
If you want to upgrade the car digitally, you will need the circuit board item no. 26732.
The subsequent laying of the cables requires care, as the space under the cockpit is very limited.
I conducted the road test without the rear magnet; the center magnet was set to maximum ground clearance, allowing the car to maneuver around the track with complete ease. The extremely wide track on the rear axle eliminates any tendency to roll over, and the car drifts very smoothly. However, the large rear wheels of the high-performance models result in a longer gear ratio overall, so acceleration and braking performance are slightly worse than those of standard-tire hot rods.
Overall, this car not only looks great in a display case, but also on the racetrack. While it won't set killer best times, it's certainly a lot of fun to drive.
CoMod Carrera124
---------------------------------------------------------------------
Review by CoMod martinmm on the Carrera Evolution '41 Willys Coupe Hotrod "High Performance II"
(27267)
The appearance of hot rods is debatable – some people like them, others think there are no uglier cars. I have a fairly relaxed relationship with hot rods: I'm not particularly interested in them in their original form or as racetrack vehicles – but I can admit they have a certain visual appeal. Of the hot rods Carrera has in its range, the Willy Coupé is my least favorite so far – judging solely by the photos.
When I finally held the yellow Willys Coupé in my hands, I was very pleasantly surprised: It doesn't have the somewhat clumsy toy look that the pictures had suggested. Even the yellow body makes a solid, high-quality impression. The somewhat critical yellow color is well-matched – yellow vehicles often look plasticky when the color is too lemony. The richly detailed interior is also very nice.
processing
The test model had no noticeable defects. The wheels and axles run acceptably smoothly, and the rudder turns easily.
Technology
The rudder is positioned too far back and about 1-2mm too high. Weight is OK at 97g (without magnet).
Driving behavior
Without the rear magnet: The tires have sufficient grip. You can drift nicely. The center magnet somewhat prevents skidding. With all magnets removed: The tires have sufficient grip. You can drift in a controlled manner. The gear ratio is a bit too long due to the large rear wheels. This impairs braking performance. I would suggest a different, shorter gear ratio. The test was carried out on a small home track with a length of 13 meters and a voltage of 13 volts.
Conclusion
The Willys Coupe can be driven easily on small to medium-sized home tracks, both with the rear magnet removed and without the traction aids. The large rear wheel diameter and the moderate grip of the tires prevent strong acceleration or aggressive handling. The steering keel tuning could be improved. Unfortunately, the rear wheels of the various Hot Rods vary considerably in diameter. Therefore, it's practically impossible to race against each other. On our 28-meter club track, this amounts to about one meter per lap compared to the 32-meter Hot Rod. On the other hand, I don't exactly see Hot Rods as vehicles capable of setting lap records.
CoMod martinmm
