Carrera DIGITAL 132 BMW M4 DTM 'M.Wittmann, No23' 2014 and 'J.Hand, No.04' 2014
Reviews by CoMod Carrera 124 and JoergW
Art. No. 20030738 and Art. No. 20030739
In the range: 2015
The success story continues: BMW M4 DTM “Joey Hand”
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 106 grams
Weight (body): 29 grams
Length including spoiler: 157 mm
Wheelbase: 86 mm
Track width (front axle): 60 mm
Track width (rear axle): 60 mm
Test report:
The BMW M3 is a racing icon and known worldwide. But even icons are not immune to change. Since the end of 2013, BMW has been changing the nomenclature of its vehicle range: The sedans retained their traditional odd-numbered line designations, whereas coupes and convertibles were given even-numbered line designations. Thus, the BMW 3 Series Coupe became the BMW 4 Series, and accordingly the BMW M3 DTM transformed into the BMW M4 DTM. However, with real DTM vehicles, this only affects the outer shell. In the 2014 season, American Joey Hand drove the BMW M4 with the "Crowne Plaza" livery, a sponsorship he had taken over from retired brand colleague Andy Priaulx. However, this was to be his third and final DTM season, and with a very meager points haul, he said goodbye to BMW at the end of the season.
Optics:
Once again, the DTM cars have been very successfully implemented. The bodywork appears harmonious and faithfully proportioned throughout. The selected design once again poses no risk of visual confusion with previously released DTM cars, which wasn't always the case before 2012 (you can read a report by Jörg about Marco Wittmann's 2014 championship-winning car).
Technology:
Considering the impressive dimensions, the overall weight is perfectly acceptable. Otherwise, the chassis offers familiar features, from the decoder to the motor. The lighting is provided by SMD LEDs.
Driving test:
I was a bit disappointed here; the car was relatively sluggish. I quickly reprogrammed the speed setting, but there was no noticeable improvement. The BMW M4 can't keep up with the pace of the older DTM cars, even though they compete in the same weight class. Production variation or coincidence? The Wittmann car was a bit more agile, but overall also slower than the older DTM cars since 2012.
Conclusion:
Great looks, unfortunately coupled with somewhat disappointing performance.
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BMW M4: the 2014 DTM champion is now also available in the 1:32 Carrera class.
With four wins, one second-place finish, and three fastest laps, Marco Wittmann secured the overall victory in the 2014 DTM by a clear margin of 156 to 106 points. BMW is dedicating a special model to Marco Wittmann's winning car for private use. Matching the starting number, however, only 23 units will be made... if they haven't already gone ;-)
The model vehicle looks absolutely true to the original. The grooves are tightly fitted to the wheel arches, perfectly conveying the extremely flat silhouette of the DMT BMWs. The decals and printing are very well executed and largely match the original. I personally particularly like the matte black surfaces along the longitudinal axis of the hood, roof, and rear.
On the model, the sidepods are mounted to the chassis below the wheel arches. There's a little, but certainly enough, space in the chassis for trim weights (the wiring may need to be rerouted slightly). The weight is somewhat high, distributed between the chassis (76 g) and the body (30 g).
The wheels/axles run freely and smoothly. The tires have sufficient grip, and regrinding is unnecessary—partly due to the relatively low rubber mass.
The headlights shine slightly outside the headlights; they're bright and realistic. The rear lights are clearly visible, and the brake lights are practically impossible to miss.
The magnets stick clearly, but the vehicle readily accepts power and accelerates well. Even with the full array of magnets, the vehicle is still fun to drive. With just the rear magnet, the vehicle can still be moved very safely and quickly.
Until then
joergW
Reviews by CoMod Carrera 124 and JoergW
Art. No. 20030738 and Art. No. 20030739
In the range: 2015
The success story continues: BMW M4 DTM “Joey Hand”
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 106 grams
Weight (body): 29 grams
Length including spoiler: 157 mm
Wheelbase: 86 mm
Track width (front axle): 60 mm
Track width (rear axle): 60 mm
Test report:
The BMW M3 is a racing icon and known worldwide. But even icons are not immune to change. Since the end of 2013, BMW has been changing the nomenclature of its vehicle range: The sedans retained their traditional odd-numbered line designations, whereas coupes and convertibles were given even-numbered line designations. Thus, the BMW 3 Series Coupe became the BMW 4 Series, and accordingly the BMW M3 DTM transformed into the BMW M4 DTM. However, with real DTM vehicles, this only affects the outer shell. In the 2014 season, American Joey Hand drove the BMW M4 with the "Crowne Plaza" livery, a sponsorship he had taken over from retired brand colleague Andy Priaulx. However, this was to be his third and final DTM season, and with a very meager points haul, he said goodbye to BMW at the end of the season.
Optics:
Once again, the DTM cars have been very successfully implemented. The bodywork appears harmonious and faithfully proportioned throughout. The selected design once again poses no risk of visual confusion with previously released DTM cars, which wasn't always the case before 2012 (you can read a report by Jörg about Marco Wittmann's 2014 championship-winning car).
Technology:
Considering the impressive dimensions, the overall weight is perfectly acceptable. Otherwise, the chassis offers familiar features, from the decoder to the motor. The lighting is provided by SMD LEDs.
Driving test:
I was a bit disappointed here; the car was relatively sluggish. I quickly reprogrammed the speed setting, but there was no noticeable improvement. The BMW M4 can't keep up with the pace of the older DTM cars, even though they compete in the same weight class. Production variation or coincidence? The Wittmann car was a bit more agile, but overall also slower than the older DTM cars since 2012.
Conclusion:
Great looks, unfortunately coupled with somewhat disappointing performance.
*****************************************************************
BMW M4: the 2014 DTM champion is now also available in the 1:32 Carrera class.
With four wins, one second-place finish, and three fastest laps, Marco Wittmann secured the overall victory in the 2014 DTM by a clear margin of 156 to 106 points. BMW is dedicating a special model to Marco Wittmann's winning car for private use. Matching the starting number, however, only 23 units will be made... if they haven't already gone ;-)
The model vehicle looks absolutely true to the original. The grooves are tightly fitted to the wheel arches, perfectly conveying the extremely flat silhouette of the DMT BMWs. The decals and printing are very well executed and largely match the original. I personally particularly like the matte black surfaces along the longitudinal axis of the hood, roof, and rear.
On the model, the sidepods are mounted to the chassis below the wheel arches. There's a little, but certainly enough, space in the chassis for trim weights (the wiring may need to be rerouted slightly). The weight is somewhat high, distributed between the chassis (76 g) and the body (30 g).
The wheels/axles run freely and smoothly. The tires have sufficient grip, and regrinding is unnecessary—partly due to the relatively low rubber mass.
The headlights shine slightly outside the headlights; they're bright and realistic. The rear lights are clearly visible, and the brake lights are practically impossible to miss.
The magnets stick clearly, but the vehicle readily accepts power and accelerates well. Even with the full array of magnets, the vehicle is still fun to drive. With just the rear magnet, the vehicle can still be moved very safely and quickly.
Until then
joergW
