No.: 23850
Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 240
grams Weight (body): 68
gramsLength including spoiler: 210
mmWheelbase: 115
mmTrack width (front axle): 80
mmTrack width (rear axle): 81 mmThe
Car:
The demand for 1:24-scale DTM cars has existed almost as long as the demand for the BMW M1 and other classics. This year, that demand was met, and for the first time since 2014, the new model arrived just in time before the end of the year. In addition to the models based on the cars driven by Gary Paffett (#2) and Paul die Resta (#3), there is also a model that replicates Maximilian Götz’s (#84) car from the 2016 season.
The Model (Chassis):
Basically, there’s nothing new here; the suspension is built the same way as on all other full-scale vehicles from recent years. The front spoiler and rear diffuser are integrated into the chassis, but the side skirts are not (as is typical of 1:32-scale DTM cars).
The Model (Body):
Neither the proportions nor the details leave anything to be desired, and certainly not the decals. The driver’s helmet and upper body are also finely detailed; otherwise, the driver’s seat is mostly a black plate with a silver roll bar—perhaps a few more details could have been added there. But that’s just nitpicking at a very high level.
Test drive:
The test drive was conducted entirely without magnets. Despite its heavy weight, the model handles quite nimbly and lightly—a far cry from the cumbersome Ford GT race car. However, due to the car’s enormous width, it does get very tight on the
The tires provide enough grip as long as they’re clean, though they tend to pick up dust and other debris quickly. Nevertheless, the car is a lot of fun and handles well on the track.
CoMod Chris
