No.: 23859DW
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The 1:24 model makes a very well-executed impression. While searching for images online, I noticed that many original photos are cropped or stretched, and the proportions are more inaccurate than accurate.
The paint job, lettering, and decals are clean and sharply defined.
The body is made from a single piece. The rear diffusers are part of the chassis. Weighing in at approximately 229 grams (according to a digital kitchen scale that isn’t calibrated), this vehicle is no lightweight. The body accounts for 67 grams, and the chassis, including screws, accounts for 162 grams. Since many drivers race large-scale models without magnets and remove a few small parts, it’s possible to reduce the weight somewhat, but it’s still a heavyweight on the track… and not just visually.
The front axle with its small wheels spins freely and keeps spinning for quite a while even without any additional treatment. The rear axle has relatively little play in the transmission. However, acceleration is still good and can compete with other cars in this weight class. Overall, the vehicle handles quite well—it runs straight, even if the rear end sometimes tends to go its own way.
The non-tread tires are very soft (they were practically stuck to the bottom of the packaging in the heat) and offer excellent grip. With magnets, the car runs like it’s on rails; without them, it can be maneuvered safely and quickly around the track. The Capris, like its natural rival, the BMW M1—and perhaps a Porsche again in the future?—need quite a bit of space on the track. There should be some exciting races with paint transfer; I’m looking forward to my first real race with these two Group 5 cars.
A quick update: regarding the discussion about the removable hood… after taking it apart, I couldn’t really tell if it was glued in place and potentially interchangeable, and it didn’t fly off on me either… But the hood has the number 127879 stamped on the inside... whatever that might mean.
See
you later, joergW
