Test report by CoMod JoergW & CoMod Long on the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Audi R8 LMS, Team Phoenix 24h Nürburgring 2009, No.98 (Art. No. 23774)
The big brother of the Audi R8 LMS, which has been part of the Carrera 1:32 range for some time, is now available in the first and, for me personally, one of the most beautiful color variants, in the King Size 1:24 scale.
The yellow and blue racer of the Bilstein team, originally driven by racing legends like Stuck and Biela, is a perfect entry point. I expected it to arrive later, so I'm all the more pleased to have it right away.
For many Carreraristi here in the club, the R8 LMS was a real dream model to
to stylishly expand the existing range of modern GT vehicles in 1:24 scale. Their wish was granted, and this year the first two designs are available. I don't think you have to be a prophet to imagine further design variations.
Regarding the history of the original, I would like to, simply to avoid repetition,
my comments on the 1:32 model.
optics
The optics correspond to the original photos that I know, I have seen the car in real life
Unfortunately, I still haven't seen it. The rear wheels could be a little more visually
It is tighter in the wheel arch, but it is okay. Since the front wheel arch is equipped with a kind of
Overhang to the rear, I like it a little better there.
The paintwork and printing are flawless. The lettering is crisp and clear.
and very easy to read.
Technology
There's nothing new to report here. The lighting due to the
The headlight shape is significantly smaller than, for example, the Corvette CR6, but
Quite suitable for night racing. The rear lights and brake lights are very visible. The R8 LMS comes with a new, noticeably softer tire compound; you could say tuning is now standard... at least when it comes to the tires ;-)
processing
I could not find any defects on the vehicle. The axles are
Straight, the rims centered, the paint job very good, and nothing on the body is warped or distorted by assembly. That's how it should be!
Driving behavior
The R8 LMS is wide with the same wheelbase as the Corvette CR6 but
about 3-4 mm wider. The tires themselves are about 1 mm wider, like on the Corvette CR6.
gives the vehicle an even better position, but in the
The inside of the curve, especially when driving slowly in Turn 1, is already starting to reach its limits. However, since the car is easily driftable even with the magnets fully loaded due to its considerable weight, this is the driving technique that doesn't pose any problems. The car can be driven very controlled and responds very well despite its weight.
The only downside is the roof antenna. It looks great, but if the car lands on its roof, it's likely to die quickly! Sure, you can remove it, but I would have preferred a more flexible, soft plastic one.
Have fun with the vehicle, CoMod joergW
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There is usually a spark of truth in every rumor
At last year's Gaisbergrennen club meeting, a rumor surfaced that there would be an Audi R8 LMS! Of course, this remained officially unconfirmed, but the rumor persisted. The thought was just too good to be true. Shortly before Christmas, the time had come, and the new features were unveiled: the Audi R8 LMS was indeed announced as the new model for 2012!
At the Toy Fair, some club members had the pleasure of admiring the R8 in two livery versions! Some even got to drive it a few laps on the show track ;-) The test model in the BILSTEIN design arrived just under a week after the Toy Fair, so let's get to the facts.
The vehicle's appearance was captured beautifully, and the proportions are perfectly balanced. The Audi boasts many beautiful details: a roof antenna, tow hooks, a great interior, delicate mirrors and rear spoiler mounts, and air intakes at the front and rear. The beefy wheels in the wheel arches also look great! The BILSTEIN decals were applied flawlessly to the body.
The Audi features the latest, most sophisticated technology , which we're already familiar with from the Porsche GT3, so there's nothing new to report here. Anyone hoping the headlights will feature the R8's signature light strip will be disappointed.
For the first test laps, the rear magnet was removed and the R8 impresses with its decent and pleasant handling, but the Audi's excess weight is clearly noticeable.
However, the 72.5g cap weight is more than excessive for my taste. Unfortunately, the Porsche concept (55g) wasn't carried over and seems to be the exception. On the test track, the soft tires offer excellent grip, similar to tuning tires.
My conclusion: a long-overdue but incredibly great addition to the 124 GT starting field! Therefore, my clear recommendation: buy the Audi R8 LMS.
Best regards,
your long
The big brother of the Audi R8 LMS, which has been part of the Carrera 1:32 range for some time, is now available in the first and, for me personally, one of the most beautiful color variants, in the King Size 1:24 scale.
The yellow and blue racer of the Bilstein team, originally driven by racing legends like Stuck and Biela, is a perfect entry point. I expected it to arrive later, so I'm all the more pleased to have it right away.
For many Carreraristi here in the club, the R8 LMS was a real dream model to
to stylishly expand the existing range of modern GT vehicles in 1:24 scale. Their wish was granted, and this year the first two designs are available. I don't think you have to be a prophet to imagine further design variations.
Regarding the history of the original, I would like to, simply to avoid repetition,
my comments on the 1:32 model.
optics
The optics correspond to the original photos that I know, I have seen the car in real life
Unfortunately, I still haven't seen it. The rear wheels could be a little more visually
It is tighter in the wheel arch, but it is okay. Since the front wheel arch is equipped with a kind of
Overhang to the rear, I like it a little better there.
The paintwork and printing are flawless. The lettering is crisp and clear.
and very easy to read.
Technology
There's nothing new to report here. The lighting due to the
The headlight shape is significantly smaller than, for example, the Corvette CR6, but
Quite suitable for night racing. The rear lights and brake lights are very visible. The R8 LMS comes with a new, noticeably softer tire compound; you could say tuning is now standard... at least when it comes to the tires ;-)
processing
I could not find any defects on the vehicle. The axles are
Straight, the rims centered, the paint job very good, and nothing on the body is warped or distorted by assembly. That's how it should be!
Driving behavior
The R8 LMS is wide with the same wheelbase as the Corvette CR6 but
about 3-4 mm wider. The tires themselves are about 1 mm wider, like on the Corvette CR6.
gives the vehicle an even better position, but in the
The inside of the curve, especially when driving slowly in Turn 1, is already starting to reach its limits. However, since the car is easily driftable even with the magnets fully loaded due to its considerable weight, this is the driving technique that doesn't pose any problems. The car can be driven very controlled and responds very well despite its weight.
The only downside is the roof antenna. It looks great, but if the car lands on its roof, it's likely to die quickly! Sure, you can remove it, but I would have preferred a more flexible, soft plastic one.
Have fun with the vehicle, CoMod joergW
********************************************
There is usually a spark of truth in every rumor
At last year's Gaisbergrennen club meeting, a rumor surfaced that there would be an Audi R8 LMS! Of course, this remained officially unconfirmed, but the rumor persisted. The thought was just too good to be true. Shortly before Christmas, the time had come, and the new features were unveiled: the Audi R8 LMS was indeed announced as the new model for 2012!
At the Toy Fair, some club members had the pleasure of admiring the R8 in two livery versions! Some even got to drive it a few laps on the show track ;-) The test model in the BILSTEIN design arrived just under a week after the Toy Fair, so let's get to the facts.
The vehicle's appearance was captured beautifully, and the proportions are perfectly balanced. The Audi boasts many beautiful details: a roof antenna, tow hooks, a great interior, delicate mirrors and rear spoiler mounts, and air intakes at the front and rear. The beefy wheels in the wheel arches also look great! The BILSTEIN decals were applied flawlessly to the body.
The Audi features the latest, most sophisticated technology , which we're already familiar with from the Porsche GT3, so there's nothing new to report here. Anyone hoping the headlights will feature the R8's signature light strip will be disappointed.
For the first test laps, the rear magnet was removed and the R8 impresses with its decent and pleasant handling, but the Audi's excess weight is clearly noticeable.
However, the 72.5g cap weight is more than excessive for my taste. Unfortunately, the Porsche concept (55g) wasn't carried over and seems to be the exception. On the test track, the soft tires offer excellent grip, similar to tuning tires.
My conclusion: a long-overdue but incredibly great addition to the 124 GT starting field! Therefore, my clear recommendation: buy the Audi R8 LMS.
Best regards,
your long
