Vehicle reports

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

Item No. 30962

Carrera Digital 132 BMW M1 Procar " Nürburgring 1000km 1980"

Item No. 30955


In the 1970s, it was common practice for Carrera to give certain vehicles the same design in several or all scales. This applies, for example, to the Porsche 911 RSR (Wrangler / orange / silver), the Porsche 936 (Jägermeister / white), or the VW Golf. In modern times, this practice has been somewhat abandoned, but in recent years, the tradition has been revived. And why not? A design that is popular and/or successful in one scale will certainly perform just as well in another. For example, the BMW M1 "1000 km Nürburgring 1980" is now also available in 1:32 scale, after having been available as a 1:24 model since 2018. Some of the lettering along the route is naturally very tiny, but this does not detract from the very good overall visual impression.
In terms of handling, the model falls in line with the M1 models released so far – fast and easy to control, but always with a distinctive background noise. But in any case, it's an asset to the starting field.


CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 124 BMW M1 Procar " Denim"

Item No. 23909

When you see the 1980 BMW M1 DENIM in its blue and white livery, the first thought that comes to mind is, of course, that the sponsor could be a jeans manufacturer. Of course: DENIM isn't the trade name for the cotton fabric from which jeans are made for nothing. Add to that the blue and white color: the association is clear.
But that's completely wrong. A glance at the windshield and the glare strip above reveals the words DENIM After Shave. And that brings us a good deal closer to the sponsor.

Behind DENIM is the luxury group FABERGE Cosmetics (which has nothing to do with the famous Faberge eggs). The company was founded in the USA in 1937 by Russian immigrant Samuel Rubin. In 1951, after paying royalties, it reached an agreement with the Faberge descendants to use the famous name.

The DENIM brand was founded in 1976. In 1978, the UNILEVER Group launched the aftershave in Italy. In 1980, the prestigious sponsorship of Formula 1 began. Hence the advertising on the BMW M1; the Procar series ran as a prelude to the Formula 1 races. In 1981, DENIM began airing television commercials, with a legendary video that made TV advertising history in the 1980s—famous for its slogan:
“Per l’uomo che non deve chiedere, mai":
"For the man who never has to ask, never!"

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Carrera Digital 132 BMW M4 DTM "BMW Team RMG - Bruno Spengler"

Item No. 30986



Bruno Spengler is one of the DTM drivers who has competed in the series for the longest time without interruption. From 2005 to 2011, he drove for Mercedes, and from 2012 to 2019, he drove the BMW M3 and M4 DTM. He achieved the feat of winning the championship title immediately after switching to the Bavarians. This was followed by a third-place finish overall in 2013, but then he endured a dry spell lasting several years. During this period, he frequently finished in the bottom half of the standings. Nevertheless, he was always a crowd favorite with a large fan base.

Carrera is now rolling out Bruno Spengler's final DTM company car from the 2019 season onto the racetrack. This is the 12th design variant of this vehicle. The shape has been well utilized in recent years, so no surprises are to be expected in terms of handling. The model fits perfectly into the existing DTM fleet and thus represents another alternative for the many DTM fans.


CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Lamborghini Huracan GT3 "Konrad Motorsport No. 7"

Item No. 30968

The Lamborghini Huracan has been part of the Carrera lineup as a racing version since 2016. Since then, we've added one or two versions to our current lineup every year. This year, there are again two new versions of the racer from Sant'Agata Bolognese, Italy (or was it Ingolstadt?) in the current lineup.
From the slot racer's perspective, the Lambo, like its German GT competitor, has an invaluable advantage: the cars are used by all sorts of racing teams, so they are available in the most wonderful and colorful liveries.

The turquoise-colored vehicles from KONRAD MOTORSPORT are among the most beautiful vehicles in the GT & VLN starting field.
The racing team, based in VERL, North Rhine-Westphalia, was founded in 1989 by Austrian racing driver Franz Konrad. Franz Konrad has been active in motorsport since 1974, competing in Formula 3 and the German Championship, among other championships.

In modern times, KONRAD MOTORSPORT has been active in the Porsche Carrera Cup Germany, achieving its greatest success in 2016, winning the drivers' (Sven Müller) and team titles in the German one-make cup. 2015 saw the debut in the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Europe. The GT3 with starting number 7 was also used in this series.
You can find more information and pictures about the team on their excellent homepage:
https://konradmotorsport.de/

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Carrera Digital 132 Carrera Truck "Carrera Wrecker"

Item No. 30978

2018 was the year in which a vehicle type that had long been extinct at CARRERA saw the light of day: trucks!
The last trucks in the range of our beloved race track manufacturer were produced in 1990: no, that wasn't the Transpo-Benze, nor the Stichworth trucks for the Servo and the Universal, but the racing trucks for the Carrera Profi.
Then in 2017 the revolution:
CARRERA is launching a tow truck with a fantasy design, with references to the 1960s (cab), hot rods (wheels), and more. And since then, there's been something new every year based on this chassis. This year, it's another tow truck's turn, the third in the lineup.
What, the third one? That's not true, we only know the first one from 2017. That's correct, the car has the item number 30776. But in 2018, a visually identical vehicle with the item number 30867 came out, although it had a better circuit board with more sound effects.
And this year, the tow truck comes in bright yellow. After a large German automobile club apparently wasn't cooperative enough, perhaps even demanding too much in licensing fees, to have its logo on this vehicle, the car is now available in Carrera's own design!
On the side is the legendary lettering from the 1970s: Experts drive CARRERA. On the doors under the bumper is a cute little black and white logo: it depicts Captain Carrera with two hand controls. A logo that is certainly expandable. The license plate is a typical Leifer joke:
T-OW for towing, 132 for scale.
I like the car in this color much better than the original red one. And I'm pretty sure it will find plenty of fans who want to see the little yellow car on their track.

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 935 GT2 "No. 202"

Item No. 30962

The Porsche 935 GT2 has quickly gained a large following – not only for the original car, but also for the many miniatures. Carrera presents the third design variant of this model with the "No. 202" livery. The original car visually references no less a role model than the Porsche 917 "Salzburg," which clinched the first overall victory for Porsche at the famous 24-hour race in Le Mans in 1970. The design suits the modern car perfectly – good ideas are timeless.
And even if it's actually incorrect, the model fits well visually and technically with the many other GT2 and GT3 racing cars available from Carrera in 1:32 scale. Due to its size, the model is still not a lightweight, but it sits firmly on the track and offers fast, smooth handling.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 124 Ferrari 458 GT3 " Kessel Racing"

Item No. 23915


"Switzerland still has a lot to offer motorsport"


Who said that?
That was Ronny Kessel, the boss of the Swiss racing team KESSEL RACING from Grancia near Lugano. KESSEL's origins date back to 1971, when Loris Kessel (d. 2010), Ronny's father, began servicing and developing road and racing cars, and then trading in sports and luxury cars. Today, KESSEL is a dealer for Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley, and Pagani, and sells used, high-priced sports and racing cars. From Bugattis to Formula 1 Ferraris, everything is included. Alongside his business, Loris Kessel continued to be a racing driver. Among other things, he drove for the British RAM RACING team in Formula 1 in 1976 and 1977, and he also participated in hillclimb races and rallies. In 1993 he finished seventh at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in a Porsche 962.

In 2000, he founded the racing team "Loris Kessel Racing Car," with which he participated in the Ferrari Challenge and the FIA ​​GT3 European Championship. The name was later changed to KESSEL RACING.
After his father's death in 2010, his son Ronny took over the company and, among other things, expanded it into Europe's largest Ferrari dream world. Today, the KESSEL Group includes a global motorsports division active in GT (including the Blancpain Endurance Series and the Blancpain GT Series) and classic car championships, the aforementioned sports car sales division, and a renowned restoration department.

The current Ferrari 458 was used in this livery in the "International GT-Open" racing series and in the "Blancpain GT Sports Club." The CARRERA model represents the GT-Open car.

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Carrera Digital 124 Lola T70 Mk IIIB Coupe " No. 58"

Item No. 23908

I don't need to say much about the new LOLA T70 race car; it's been on the market since last year. It's a long-held dream come true for fans of the large scale.
The club report for the vehicle is a bit longer than usual this time. I've been collecting material for the report for quite some time. A lot came together this time. And since all of it was quite interesting, it would be a shame to use only a portion.
So this will be a report on both the green car and the racing driver. Let's begin:

In front of me is David Piper's green LOLA with the number 58, as used by Mr. Piper in 1969. The car has the chassis number SL76/150, and I will stick with this designation for the rest of this report.

SL76/150 was one of 16 Lola T70 GTs built to Mk3B specifications. The first buyer was David Piper, one of the most famous privateer sports car drivers of the 1960s and early 1970s. His career began in 1954, when he mainly competed in hillclimb races with Lotus single-seaters. He then moved (moderately successfully) to Formula 2. In 1959 and 1960, he competed in two Formula 1 races at Silverstone.
From 1962 onwards, David Piper only drove sports car races.

Midway through the '62 season, Piper purchased a Ferrari 250 GTO. The GTO was followed by a 250 LM and a 365 P2 (we know this one as a CARRERA model in 132, item no. 30775). The 365 P2 was the customer version of the 330 P2. Ferrari designations are sometimes confusing. The P2 was later converted to P2/3 trim (in the workshop of Piero Drogo, the builder of the Breadvan and head and founder of the coachbuilding company Carrozzeria Sports Cars). Later, the P2/3 was effectively converted to a 412 P. The 412 P, by the way, was the customer version of the Ferrari 330 P4 (albeit with 40 hp less and the old, fragile 4-speed ZF Griebe). Is everyone still coming? Good! Let's move on!
Piper's green 412 P / 330 P4 was also available from CARRERA (in 124, Art. No. 20208)

The light green Lola was purchased as Piper's primary race car for the 1969 season. It was named light green because it was David Piper's favorite color. The BP sponsorship came later. In 1969, he also competed in several events for the Ferrari and Porsche factory teams, occasionally driving his 412 P and a Porsche 908/02.
The SL76/150 replaced the Ferrari 250 LM, which Piper had campaigned for much of 1968. Piper often raced its 412 P in non-FIA events that season. The 412 P was no longer allowed to compete in FIA races, as the FIA's new three-liter engine limit for Group 6 prototypes had banned Ferrari, with its 4-liter V12, from the World Sports Car Championship.
The Lola had no such problems: When the regulations limited the displacement of prototypes to three liters in 1968, sports cars built in at least 50 units were granted a 5-liter displacement. From 1969 onward, a minimum of 25 units was required to meet homologation requirements. The Lola thus qualified for Class 4 Sport, as more than 50 T70s had been built since production began. A total of 88 Lola T70s were built in all versions, Mk1-3b.

Piper used the Lola frequently in 1969, taking several victories (including the Montlhery Coupes de Vitesse) and half a dozen podium finishes.
In May 1969, he was offered the opportunity to participate in the 1000km race at the Nürburgring as a works driver in a Porsche 917. He finished 8th with second driver Frank Gardner. Towards the end of the year, he bought his own Porsche 917 (chassis 010). This 917 would replace the Lola starting in 1970, so Piper frequently fielded other drivers for its racing team that year:
Chris Craft, Richard Attwood, and Jean-Pierre Beltoise drove the SL76/150 in 1970. Attwood took several victories in France (at Montlhery and Dijon), and Beltoise won the final race driving for David Piper Racing at Magny Cours.

In the second half of 1970, Piper was recruited by Solar Productions to purchase cars for the upcoming Steve McQueen film, Le Mans. Some filming took place at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans. In November, the crew returned to Le Mans for more action footage. The SL76/150 was one of many cars to appear in the legendary production.

In addition to sourcing cars for Solar Productions, Piper was one of several top drivers brought on board for the driving scenes. Unfortunately, he was involved in a serious accident:
Driving a Porsche 917, Piper lost control of his car at high speed in the fast Maison Blanche section of the circuit, near the spot where John Woolfe had died the previous year. The 917 was completely destroyed. Unfortunately, the broken leg was compounded by an infection, and David Piper had to have half of his right leg amputated. He continued racing, but his top-level career was over.

After filming, Solar Productions sold the SL76/150 to Parisian privateer Pierre-Henri Archambeaud. In 1971 and 1972, Archambeaud campaigned the T70 alongside his Porsche 911 S. He achieved numerous top-three finishes in French championships, including several victories at his home track in Montlhery.

Lola, now striped in green, orange, and white, was retired at the end of the 1972 season.
illustration

The car then passed into the hands of Franco Sbarro (the famous Italian car designer). Since 1970, they had been producing road-legal T70 clones with leather interiors and other refinements using existing and purchased components. A total of 11 vehicles are said to have been produced.
Sbarro eventually sold the SL76/150 back to David Piper, who in turn passed the car on to Brian Redman (a British racing driver who, with 54 overall victories in national and international races, was one of the most successful sports car drivers in motorsport history).
SL76/150 later spent some time in a Swedish collection before returning to the UK.
The SL76/150 has been used in historic racing since the 1980s. Today, the car is owned by Briton Shaun Lynn, who also uses it in historic motorsport.

And finally, a nice detail about the green Lola:
On July 13, 1969, Hans Herrmann drove the green Lola to victory at the Solitude race in Hockenheim (here the car had the starting number 20) as a guest in the PIPER team. Link to racingsportscars

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Mustang GTY "No. 42"

Item No. 30976

The new bronze-colored Mustang in 132 scale, like every GTY released so far, has no real-life model, as the vehicle doesn't exist in its original form. The wide-cheeked racing Ford is a product of our chief designer's imagination, based on the motto: This is what it could have looked like if FORD had built a race car based on the MUSTANG.
Nonetheless, the car looks great and handles excellently on the track. Thanks to its wide track and rear axle, as well as its low center of gravity, it's a worthy opponent for the DTM field, thus greatly enriching the starting field.
The look matches the vehicle type. The main advertising medium, SASQUENCH? That doesn't exist; it's something Slottus has invented, as is customary with such vehicles. He loves to hide puns or hints in the license plates. Sometimes the entire car has to suffer, as with this FORD: What does SASQUENCH mean? I'm sticking with the Urban Dictionary definition: A hairy creature that looks like a woman who won't take "no" for an answer. Typical Slottus humor. ???? In comparison, the other sponsor, UNCANNY, is almost "normal." It translates as "uncanny" or "astonishing," but since I've known Slottus for a long time, I wouldn't be surprised if he meant the Freudian principle of "attractive and repulsive at the same time." Günther's humor about "his" generally polarizing vehicles. WRENCHER Workware? Allows for even more speculation. And I don't mean the open-end wrench...
Let's leave it at that and enjoy a beautiful sports car, which is an enrichment to the range due to its great color, not to mention the driving performance.

Kind regards
CoMod Lotus

Addendum:
As already written above, the interpretation of Leifer's inscriptions is never easy: Therefore, attached is Günther's response to the report (which again leaves room for further speculation...):

Thx!

Everything has to be explained here... ????

"Sasquench" = from "Sasquatch" (Indian name for Bigfoot) and "Quench" (to quench thirst).
I didn't know the explanation about the hairy old woman, I mean it more like this:
https://kjsuperstores.com/blog/sasquench-your-thirst-
Funny, this is shortly after the printing instructions were completed...)
There are more Sasquatch parodies:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsk4ifMbqblkpB8gidE-97g

And "uncanny": "astonishing" is certainly true, but it is also meant in connection with the product: "Your fresh food source" - i.e. not canned = un-can-ny.

The "Wrencher" is normal, right? (Oh... oh, it's not... :/ but there are a lot of things with salacious meanings, Rule 34 applies universally... I'm just saying Asia Carrera...)


Kind regards,

Günther Leifer
Designer Carrera

Carrera Digital 132 De Tomaso Pantera Size 5 "No. 32"

Item No. 30990

This year's range includes a vehicle that was last in the program in 2008, and then only for one year: the De Tomaso Pantera in Group 5 trim. Only two models of this car were produced in 132 units to date, and two more will be added this year.

The Group 5 winged monster has a real-life model, although it was probably only built once in this body version. Nevertheless, it performs very well in the Group 5 starting field, of which Carrera now has several versions in its program.
This spoiler monster impresses with its wide track, wide tires, and low body. It weighs 111 g, which puts it in line with its competitors.

Due to its design, the car has very good roadholding. Even in curves, its handling is comparable to other vehicles in its class, even for such an old model. The paintwork is excellently executed, with the intense metallic blue color being particularly striking. The lettering is contemporary, but it doesn't match any real-life model. The CARRERA stripe on the windshield is visually appealing.

All in all, a very successful vehicle that will surely find its fans!


CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Plymouth Superbird "No 2"

Item No. 30983

Like the Dodge Charger, the Plymouth Superbird has been part of the Carrera range since 2003. This time, it's a model whose prototype was initially used by the Petty racing team. Norm Nelson then took over the car and drove it in a few one-off races in the NASCAR series.
At first glance, the light blue color scheme is strongly reminiscent of the Petty racing cars, but the white hoods at the front and rear still give the design a unique look.
The technical equipment and handling are similar to the other two NASCARs, although the aerodynamic front end and the large rear spoiler increase the weight somewhat. Anyone who gets involved with these unique slot cars and develops a harmonious driving style will be rewarded with plenty of driving fun.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Dodge Charger 500 "No 1"

Item No. 30981

Carrera has had the Dodge Charger 500 in its program since 2003 – this newly released model is design variant number 11. Not all previous versions were based on race cars, but this new version is. The original car was driven by Pete Hamilton, who won the title of "Rookie of the Year" in 1968. He subsequently moved to the famous "Petty Enterprises" team. Due to an injury he sustained in the late 1960s, he ended his NASCAR career after the 1973 season.
As mentioned, the model is already well-known - but the deep blue paintwork combined with gold lettering makes the Dodge visually stand out from the crowd of Carrera NASCARs.
In terms of handling, everything is already known – the model has solid roadholding, regardless of which magnet combination you choose. Due to the weight, a smooth and predictable driving style is necessary. Apart from the ventilation hose protruding from the driver's window, there are no delicate small parts that could break off during tough racing. Anyone looking for robust slot cars will definitely find what they're looking for here.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Torino Talladega "No 84"

Item No. 30981

This model, like the other classic NASCARs, is a Methuselah in the range: first introduced in 2004 in the Evolution program, the tenth design variant is now available. This time, a striking variant with a white roof and gold flanks has been chosen. The original vehicle was driven by James Hylton in the 1970 season.
The model is still relatively heavy, true to the original, relatively large, and also true to the original, without lights and without delicate add-on parts. Accordingly, it is very robust and feels more at home on tracks with larger curve radii. There, it can be driven fluidly and with verve. Of course, it won't come close to the lap times of a GT3 car or a DTM racer, but that's not necessary. Together with the other classic NASCARs, close battles are inevitable.

CoMod Chris

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo "Mampe"

Item No. 30954

The Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo from MAMPE:

What should one write in a club report about a vehicle about which every motorsport specialist who was and is even remotely familiar with the subject has already written everything there is to write? I don't have the expertise for that.
So just a few short lists from another side:
In front of me is the Ford Capri Zakspeed from MAPE in 1:132 scale. Last year, the vehicle was already released in 1:24 scale. I refer you to the test report from my co-host colleague Jörg from this year.

The car is one of the classics in the CARRERA range, and has been for decades. Currently, as mentioned, it is available in 132 and 124 scales. But back in the 1970s, Carrera released the car in various scales and systems:
Carrera UNIVERSAL132
Carrera 160
Carrera SERVO 160
Carrera SERVO 140
Carrera SERVO 132
Carrera STRUCTO 1:12

Can and should one say more about the success of a vehicle?

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Ford Capri RS 3100 "No. 3"

Item No. 30953

The FORD Capri 3100 has practically become a classic in the CARRERA program. We had the first one in our program in 2009, and since then, seven have been released. After a hiatus of several years, we had the Weisberg Racing last year. This year, we have one again in our range: the olive-brown-yellow one with starting number 3 from 1974. I admit, I simply haven't been able to find anything about the original vehicle. Since the car doesn't have the usual Race 3, 4, or 5 designation, I'm assuming it's an original vehicle that served as the model this time. Besides, the psychedelic color scheme strongly suggests this. The RS 3100 was a further development of the highly successful RS 2600. In 1974, the car received a 3.4-liter Cosworth engine with new valve technology, producing approximately 415 hp. This was also necessary to compete with the then highly successful BMW 3.5 C SL lightweight coupés. Unfortunately, the consequences of the 1973 energy crisis forced the factories to generally reduce their motorsport activities. BMW, for example, completely refrained from entering works cars in the major division of the DRM. The involvement of the Ford works racing team ended around 1975/76, and the remaining factory cars were sold to private drivers and enthusiasts. A single example remained in the inventory of the Cologne Motor Sport department. But the Ford Capri motor sports history was not yet over; after that came the Turbo-Capri...

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 911 RSR (991) "Pink Pig"

Item No. 308964

Carrera has had the Porsche 917K in its range since 2012. Among the various 917 versions of the legendary racing car from Weissach, there is one that visually stands out from the rest: the 917/20. It occupies a very special place because it was a one-off. With this car, Porsche attempted to combine the advantages of the short and long-tail versions. The coolest thing about the car, however, was its paint job: known as the "Pink Pig," "Fat Bertha," or "Truffle Hunter." The paint scheme was designed by Anatol Lapine and caused a sensation at the 1971 Le Mans. Although it crashed out of the main race in sixth place, it won the preliminary race without any prior experience.
Due to the special body shape, the car will probably never be available from CARRERA in 132 and 124 versions as the 917. But there are others:
Since then, this design has enjoyed cult status. As early as 2018, the owner of a Porsche 918 Spyder had his car wrapped in the butcher's look.
And at Porsche, too, the initial problems they had with Lapine's design proposal in 1971 had apparently been finally overcome after 40 years.
In 2018, one of the ten Porsche 911 RSRs that the factory fielded at the 24 Hours of Le Mans sported the pink livery. The car, number 92, was driven by Kévin Estre (France), Michael Christensen (Denmark), and Laurens Vanthoor (Belgium). It competed in the LMGT Pro class and finished 15th overall.

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Carrera Digital 132 Porsche 911 RSR (991) "Carrera No 93"

Item No. 30950

In 2019, Revell Carrera GmbH, a company of Quantum Opportunity Fund II GmbH & Co. KG, acquired 100% of the shares in the Austrian company Stadlbauer Marketing & Vertrieb GmbH (SMV) from the Stadlbauer family. In other words: CARRERA was sold by the Stadlbauer family in Puch/Salzburg to Quantum Capital Partners. QUANTUM is a Munich-based investment company that acquires companies with significant improvement, growth, and development potential and, after restructuring, sells them to new owners. In the toy sector, QUANTUM already acquired the long-established company REVELL in 2018. Steffen Görig is the founder, CEO, and best-known face of QUANTUM.
The 52-year-old has been active in motorsports as a hobby racer for years. Since 2020, he has been competing for the HERBERTH MOTORSPORT team from Jedenhofen near Dachau. https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/steffen-grig/
The visually striking Porsche RSR in blue and red, which ironically strongly recalls the colors of the historic CARRERA UNIVERSAL and 124, is the car Steffen Görig currently drives in racing. His current and past results can be found in the Drivers Database:
https://www.driverdb.com/drivers/steffen-grig/
https://www.racingsportscars.com/driver/Steffen-G
%C3%B6rig-D.html
The blue and red Porsche 935 from the 2019 season also adorns the cover of the 2020 CARRERA catalog.
If you want to learn more about both cars, the 935 No. 69 and the 911 GT3 No. 93, and Steffen Görig's motorsport involvement, I recommend a Google search. All my research would go beyond the scope of this report on this car and driver. The Carrera Club has a dedicated series of articles on the topic, and all the links posted are worth checking out!

CoMod Lotus

Carrera Digital 124 Porsche 917K "Porsche Salzburg - Brands Hatch 1970"

Item No. 23873

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