Test report by CoMod Lotus on the Carrera DIGITAL 132 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3
Horn Motorsport No. 32, VLN 2011 (Art. No. 30612)
"HORN Motorsport"
What I've always found fascinating about the various racing series are the racing teams. I've usually never heard of 99% of the companies, but when I delve into them in preparation for test or club reports, it's always fascinating to see what kind of companies are behind the motorsport teams! What drives them to maintain their own racing team and whether, and if so, what connection, they have to the automotive industry at all.
Horn Motorsport is one such case!
Never heard of who that is. Behind it is the company HORN FAHRZEUGAUFBEREITUNG in Steinbach, Hesse. Vehicle detailing? And that generates enough revenue to support a racing team? A look at their website.
( horn-fahrzeugaufbereitung.de) reveals the following:
'As a system service provider, we offer vehicle maintenance, logistics, fleet management, fleet support, event planning, trade fair support/presentation, a full-service system in the motorsports sector, and high-end car care worldwide.' The company certainly seems to be doing very well. Well enough, in any case, to contest the entire VLN season and three international 24-hour races with an AMG SLS GT3 starting in the 2011 season. Company CEO David Horn has many years of racing experience in the VLN series, having also competed in the PORSCHE Sports Cup, among other things.
But let’s look at the model!
The technology is already familiar from previous versions of the SLS! Nothing has changed on the chassis and suspension.
The body is also the same, the only differences being the small front wings on the left and right: the original has two pairs, while the model only has one pair. The rear diffuser is also the new model. However, changing the shape just for that would be disproportionate. The paintwork and sponsor logos are the same as the original.
All in all, the Mercedes is once again an absolute highlight for fans of the 132 scale!
Have fun!
CoMod Lotus
Horn Motorsport No. 32, VLN 2011 (Art. No. 30612)
"HORN Motorsport"
What I've always found fascinating about the various racing series are the racing teams. I've usually never heard of 99% of the companies, but when I delve into them in preparation for test or club reports, it's always fascinating to see what kind of companies are behind the motorsport teams! What drives them to maintain their own racing team and whether, and if so, what connection, they have to the automotive industry at all.
Horn Motorsport is one such case!
Never heard of who that is. Behind it is the company HORN FAHRZEUGAUFBEREITUNG in Steinbach, Hesse. Vehicle detailing? And that generates enough revenue to support a racing team? A look at their website.
( horn-fahrzeugaufbereitung.de) reveals the following:
'As a system service provider, we offer vehicle maintenance, logistics, fleet management, fleet support, event planning, trade fair support/presentation, a full-service system in the motorsports sector, and high-end car care worldwide.' The company certainly seems to be doing very well. Well enough, in any case, to contest the entire VLN season and three international 24-hour races with an AMG SLS GT3 starting in the 2011 season. Company CEO David Horn has many years of racing experience in the VLN series, having also competed in the PORSCHE Sports Cup, among other things.
But let’s look at the model!
The technology is already familiar from previous versions of the SLS! Nothing has changed on the chassis and suspension.
The body is also the same, the only differences being the small front wings on the left and right: the original has two pairs, while the model only has one pair. The rear diffuser is also the new model. However, changing the shape just for that would be disproportionate. The paintwork and sponsor logos are the same as the original.
All in all, the Mercedes is once again an absolute highlight for fans of the 132 scale!
Have fun!
CoMod Lotus
