Test report by CoMod Martinmm for the Carrera DIGITAL 124 Ford GT40 Mk. II No. 2, 1966 (Art.No. 23769)
The fifth Ford GT 40 MKII from Carrera (excluding special models) is based on one of the eight GT 40 MKIIs that competed at Le Mans in 1966. Of these, however, only three finished the race.
Although the black GT40 with starting number 2 crossed the finish line first, the following car, driven by Bruce McLaren, was declared the winner. The near-simultaneous finish of the two leading Ford GT40s, arranged for a photo opportunity, resulted in the 'winning driver,' Ken Miles, finishing second. The distance covered was the deciding factor, and for Bruce McLaren, who started further back, this distance was longer in relation to the time driven than Ken Miles'.
The glossy black paintwork on this test vehicle is absolutely flawless. Even the rear end, which often had defects on previous models, is flawlessly finished and neatly attached.
Technically, everything on this car is also in working order. The headlights are significantly brighter than those on the first two models. It would be desirable if Carrera offered the improved light guide as a spare part for converting older models. Thanks to the softer compound, the tires offer good grip even in magnetless or reduced-magnet operation. In direct comparison, they are equivalent to previous tuning tires. Careful sanding of the rear wheels with a sanding board to ensure complete tire contact with the track can significantly increase grip.
I found that operating the car with only the two outermost of the three center magnets (rear magnet removed) turned out to be a very good compromise. Another version of this classic would easily fit the Carrera lineup, for example, the winning car from the 1966 Le Mans race.
Have fun!
CoMod Martinmm
The fifth Ford GT 40 MKII from Carrera (excluding special models) is based on one of the eight GT 40 MKIIs that competed at Le Mans in 1966. Of these, however, only three finished the race.
Although the black GT40 with starting number 2 crossed the finish line first, the following car, driven by Bruce McLaren, was declared the winner. The near-simultaneous finish of the two leading Ford GT40s, arranged for a photo opportunity, resulted in the 'winning driver,' Ken Miles, finishing second. The distance covered was the deciding factor, and for Bruce McLaren, who started further back, this distance was longer in relation to the time driven than Ken Miles'.
The glossy black paintwork on this test vehicle is absolutely flawless. Even the rear end, which often had defects on previous models, is flawlessly finished and neatly attached.
Technically, everything on this car is also in working order. The headlights are significantly brighter than those on the first two models. It would be desirable if Carrera offered the improved light guide as a spare part for converting older models. Thanks to the softer compound, the tires offer good grip even in magnetless or reduced-magnet operation. In direct comparison, they are equivalent to previous tuning tires. Careful sanding of the rear wheels with a sanding board to ensure complete tire contact with the track can significantly increase grip.
I found that operating the car with only the two outermost of the three center magnets (rear magnet removed) turned out to be a very good compromise. Another version of this classic would easily fit the Carrera lineup, for example, the winning car from the 1966 Le Mans race.
Have fun!
CoMod Martinmm
