Technical Specifications:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 83
gramsWeight (body only): 21
gramsLength including spoiler: 130
mmWheelbase: 72
mmTrack width (front axle): 47
mmTrack width (rear axle): 47
mmOther: Independent
front suspensionOverview of color variants:
Following the red and silver variants from the two anniversary starter sets
Technology:
The vehicle’s compact dimensions result in a correspondingly small chassis packed with technology. The front axle is listed as an independent suspension, and the vehicle is powered by the well-known E200 engine. Conventional LEDs are used for the lighting; at least for the front lights, I would have preferred to see flat SMD LEDs instead. Weighing in at just 83 grams
, the car is a lightweight.Care must be taken when unscrewing the body from the chassis. The front body screws are shorter than the rear ones—a feature also found on some classic Uni models from the 1960s. If you mix up the screws during assembly, there’s a risk of accidentally puncturing the body.
Appearance:
There’s hardly anything left to be desired here—the little Porsche looks great from every angle. The beautifully designed headlights and taillights are particularly noteworthy. Furthermore, the well-designed wheels contribute to the car’s overall visual appeal. The delicate exhaust pipe is prone to breaking. The sponsor decals are understated and period-appropriate.
Test drive:
Thanks to its comparatively light weight, the car takes off like a rocket, so that its performance is initially more comparable to a modern Formula 1 car than to a classic vintage car. Despite its narrow track, there is no noticeable tendency to roll; the two suspension magnets keep the Porsche 904 firmly on track. Fast lap times can be achieved, though this requires a high level of concentration and quick reflexes.
Without the rear magnet, you gain—as always—a bit more usable limit, though a sensitive thumb is still required. Regardless of the selected magnet configuration, it makes sense—at least with the digital model—to reduce the top speed slightly via BB/CU to achieve somewhat more balanced handling.
CoMod Chris
