Review by CoMod Carrera 124 of Carrera Evolution the Porsche 911
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The Porsche 911 and slot car tracks —they go hand in hand. As early as 1964, miniature versions of the original 911 were racing around theCarrera 132 Universal track Carrera . In the 1970s, Märklin offered the 911 in a 1/32 Targa version for the Sprint system. In the 90s, the then-current 964 was finally available in 1/24 scale as part of the Exclusiv line.
Just a few days ago , Porsche unveiled the second, facelifted version of the 997 to the global public. The exterior changes are limited—in addition to redesigned front and rear bumpers, the new LED lights at the front and rear are particularly striking. The more interesting innovations are hidden under the hood—in addition to a new generation of engines with direct injection, the interior, including the infotainment system, has also been updated to the latest standards. The biggest innovation, however, is the optional dual-clutch transmission, which allows for gear shifts without interrupting thrust. What slot cars have always been able to do—namely, accelerate from a standstill to top speed without any pause during shifting—the real 911 can now do as well.
With only a brief delayCarrera , the scale model of Carrera the 911 rolls Carrera onto the test track as a slot car. The designers and mold makers have nailed the shape perfectly—this is exactly what the 911 looks like, and nothing else. Compared to the catalog image, the color is neither dark nor metallic, but a bold, solid red. It suits the car perfectly. The black window frames are very accurately rendered, as are the printed lettering on the front and rear. Even the wheel rims feature printed Porsche crests. Under the rear bumper, you can also spot a silver, relief-like dummy engine.
A Slotcar from AutoArt used for comparison shows that both cars are visually in the same league. IfCarrera there’s anything at all to criticize about Carrera the model, it’s most likely the LEDs in the headlights that are visible from the outside. In contrast, the figures in the AutoArt 911 look somewhat unrealistic and give the impression of lifeless mannequins. Some may Carrera find the ground clearance of the Carrera model a bit too high. It should be noted, however, that a real 911 also has relatively high ground clearance. You can easily slide an Evo display box under the side skirts, and there’s still plenty of room to spare.
The technical components and chassis hold few surprises; you’ll find the familiar elements: the engine-transmission block removable from below, as well as the relatively large keel unit. The front splitter itself is positioned just in front of the front axle—which isn’t ideal, but it’s acceptable. The chassis largely corresponds to that of the 911 GT3 RSR in the mid-section, though the front and rear sections have different shapes.
As is well known, two other slot car manufacturers have equipped their track-ready 911s with real rear engines—Carrera thankfully, Carrera [ Carrera brand name] has refrained from such experiments and opted for the classic inline engine layout. The interior is therefore kept relatively flat in the rear section, with the dashboard molded out about halfway. Given the technical constraints, this is a sensible compromise. The tires have a fine tread pattern and offer average grip: I’ve had Carrera tires with better grip Carrera , but also worse ones.
Installing the digital circuit board is a quick and easy process—the tangle of cables needs to be neatly tucked away, but the chassis provides plenty of space for this. Some care is needed when mounting the body on the chassis: first, the rear LEDs must be neatly threaded into the taillights, then
do the same with the front LEDs.
For the test drive, I—as always—completely removed the rear magnet and set the center magnet to maximum ground clearance. All spacer plates were removed. The driving performance is very impressive—the car accelerates briskly and the handling is very neutral. This means that, depending on your preference, you can achieve virtually any drift angle in the corners, but driving a clean line is also no problem. The magnetic grip is relatively weak, which likely contributes significantly to the good handling. Tight K1 combinations don’t throw the car off balance; there’s no loss of traction.
The taillightsshine through the plastic a bit, so there’s still room for improvement there. The headlights provide a very bright beam, so night racing wouldn’t be a problem.
Conclusion:for me, the best and most beautiful 1/32 new release of the year so far. Excellent looks combined with very appealing handling—you couldn’t ask for more.
CoModCarrera 124
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The Porsche 911 and slot car tracks —they go hand in hand. As early as 1964, miniature versions of the original 911 were racing around the
Just a few days ago , Porsche unveiled the second, facelifted version of the 997 to the global public. The exterior changes are limited—in addition to redesigned front and rear bumpers, the new LED lights at the front and rear are particularly striking. The more interesting innovations are hidden under the hood—in addition to a new generation of engines with direct injection, the interior, including the infotainment system, has also been updated to the latest standards. The biggest innovation, however, is the optional dual-clutch transmission, which allows for gear shifts without interrupting thrust. What slot cars have always been able to do—namely, accelerate from a standstill to top speed without any pause during shifting—the real 911 can now do as well.
With only a brief delay
A Slotcar from AutoArt used for comparison shows that both cars are visually in the same league. If
The technical components and chassis hold few surprises; you’ll find the familiar elements: the engine-transmission block removable from below, as well as the relatively large keel unit. The front splitter itself is positioned just in front of the front axle—which isn’t ideal, but it’s acceptable. The chassis largely corresponds to that of the 911 GT3 RSR in the mid-section, though the front and rear sections have different shapes.
As is well known, two other slot car manufacturers have equipped their track-ready 911s with real rear engines—
Installing the digital circuit board is a quick and easy process—the tangle of cables needs to be neatly tucked away, but the chassis provides plenty of space for this. Some care is needed when mounting the body on the chassis: first, the rear LEDs must be neatly threaded into the taillights, then
do the same with the front LEDs.
For the test drive, I—as always—completely removed the rear magnet and set the center magnet to maximum ground clearance. All spacer plates were removed. The driving performance is very impressive—the car accelerates briskly and the handling is very neutral. This means that, depending on your preference, you can achieve virtually any drift angle in the corners, but driving a clean line is also no problem. The magnetic grip is relatively weak, which likely contributes significantly to the good handling. Tight K1 combinations don’t throw the car off balance; there’s no loss of traction.
The taillightsshine through the plastic a bit, so there’s still room for improvement there. The headlights provide a very bright beam, so night racing wouldn’t be a problem.
Conclusion:for me, the best and most beautiful 1/32 new release of the year so far. Excellent looks combined with very appealing handling—you couldn’t ask for more.
CoMod
