Test report by CoMod Chris & Jörg from Carrera DIGITAL 132 Porsche 918 Spyder + "Martini Racing, No. 23"
Art. No. 30697 and 30698
In the range: 2014
Available from: End of August/beginning of September 2014
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100 grams
Weight (body): 27 grams
Length incl. spoiler: 139 mm
Wheelbase: 85 mm
Track width (front axle): 56 mm
Track width (rear axle): 58 mm
Other: Vehicle has continuous front axle
Overview of the color and country variants:
Last year, the open version was already released in the anniversary basic packs "Time Race" and "Celebracers". The individual vehicles, on the other hand, come with a closed roof, once in the black and red "Salzburg Racing Design" and once in the familiar Martini livery on a white background. The recently announced Idee & Spiel special model will also be a 918 Spyder in Martini design, but with a black base color.
Technik:
No surprises, the familiar and proven G2 chassis with the E200 engine is used. And although space in the front end is at a premium, a continuous front axle has been realized. With a total weight of exactly 100 grams, the model is no lightweight, but it is still within an acceptable range. The lighting is provided by SMD LEDs, excellent at the rear, but the front is unfortunately disturbed by clearly visible stray light shining out of the sides of the wheel arches.
Optik:
Here I have a laughing and a crying eye. The classic Martini Racing design suits the model perfectly, and the black add-on parts stand out well against the white base color. There are also a few color accents in the interior. The black and red model looks much more inconspicuous overall, although there are few alternatives when it comes to design choices.
I am dissatisfied with the general appearance. I come across original vehicles relatively regularly, and these look much flatter and beefier than the model is able to portray.
Fahrtest:
This brings us to the best part of the vehicle. When fully equipped with magnets, the car adheres extremely strongly to the road surface. Even after removing the rear magnet, the center magnet still holds powerfully in the lane, but allows a certain limit range in the curves. The tendency to tip is only very slight, so that fast lap times and sufficiently good-natured cornering characteristics can be achieved on tight courses. The smooth and relatively quiet driving noise of the test vehicle is striking. The open 918 Spyder from last year's basic package is annoying here with a much louder and booming background noise. I don't know if this can be explained by the additional roof, maybe it's just normal scattering.
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6.57 minutes ... record on the Norschleife for production cars. The new Porsche 918 Spyder withHybrid drive has a V8 engine with a displacement of 4.6 liters and 795 or 887 hp ( production model/racing version each with combustion engine + electric motor), which is sufficient for an acceleration of just under 3 seconds 0-100 km/h and a top speed
of 325-340 km/h is sufficient. It is available in the basic version for 768,000 euros .... not a bargain, but plenty of power for the money ... albeit limited to 918 units.
Optics:
The white Porsche in Martini livery is of course very recognizable on the track. The noble
matte black 918 fortunately has red stripes and a white starting number ... so no dark man either.
Carrera has fallen in love with the conversion of the originals ... license plates are correct,
Brake calipers are colored, brake disc is perforated, etc. The driver figure is a bit too clichéd for me personally, but perhaps that's just a matter of taste. In the original photos I found on the net, the Martini has a white spoiler to match the Martini design and black rims with a red central nut. In the model black spoiler and silver rims .... okay some things are clear: it's the Weissach (tuning) package in carbon look.
Overall, the vehicles don't look as aggressive and floundering to me as the pictures of the real vehicles - but this could also be due to the closed roof, most 1:1 photos show it open and the perspectives of the photos may also be deceptive ... I haven't seen one live yet.
Technology:
Actually all familiar components, even if the vehicle on it is new.
Front light is white, bright enough, shines downwards and illuminates the road. Rear lights are bright, brake lights are clearly visible. The tires have grip, but the tread pattern sets limits. The tires are prototypically quite thin, so grinding can only be done with extreme caution. There are thin, raised flaps at the rear. These are part of the chassis, so be careful.
Verarbeitung:
There are small - and I mean small - imperfections in the paintwork
for example in the curved lines of the Martini decoration. The lines vary in thickness, thinner and thicker. All other components such as decals and the technical parts are flawless and cleanly assembled. Wheels and axles turn easily and run smoothly, no problems.
Fahrverhalten:
The vehicle is still okay at just under 100 grams. I find the
Handling with and without a magnet as well-balanced and pleasant, lively only with or without a magnet. Here, however, the tires quickly reach their grip limits ... perhaps a little weight in the chassis is the solution.
Fazit:
The vehicle fits into the range of super sports cars and will find its buyers.
P.S. Incidentally, the start number is the number of the respective prototype.
Art. No. 30697 and 30698
In the range: 2014
Available from: End of August/beginning of September 2014
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 100 grams
Weight (body): 27 grams
Length incl. spoiler: 139 mm
Wheelbase: 85 mm
Track width (front axle): 56 mm
Track width (rear axle): 58 mm
Other: Vehicle has continuous front axle
Overview of the color and country variants:
Last year, the open version was already released in the anniversary basic packs "Time Race" and "Celebracers". The individual vehicles, on the other hand, come with a closed roof, once in the black and red "Salzburg Racing Design" and once in the familiar Martini livery on a white background. The recently announced Idee & Spiel special model will also be a 918 Spyder in Martini design, but with a black base color.
Technik:
No surprises, the familiar and proven G2 chassis with the E200 engine is used. And although space in the front end is at a premium, a continuous front axle has been realized. With a total weight of exactly 100 grams, the model is no lightweight, but it is still within an acceptable range. The lighting is provided by SMD LEDs, excellent at the rear, but the front is unfortunately disturbed by clearly visible stray light shining out of the sides of the wheel arches.
Optik:
Here I have a laughing and a crying eye. The classic Martini Racing design suits the model perfectly, and the black add-on parts stand out well against the white base color. There are also a few color accents in the interior. The black and red model looks much more inconspicuous overall, although there are few alternatives when it comes to design choices.
I am dissatisfied with the general appearance. I come across original vehicles relatively regularly, and these look much flatter and beefier than the model is able to portray.
Fahrtest:
This brings us to the best part of the vehicle. When fully equipped with magnets, the car adheres extremely strongly to the road surface. Even after removing the rear magnet, the center magnet still holds powerfully in the lane, but allows a certain limit range in the curves. The tendency to tip is only very slight, so that fast lap times and sufficiently good-natured cornering characteristics can be achieved on tight courses. The smooth and relatively quiet driving noise of the test vehicle is striking. The open 918 Spyder from last year's basic package is annoying here with a much louder and booming background noise. I don't know if this can be explained by the additional roof, maybe it's just normal scattering.
*****************************
6.57 minutes ... record on the Norschleife for production cars. The new Porsche 918 Spyder with
of 325-340 km/h is sufficient. It is available in the basic version for 768,000 euros .... not a bargain, but plenty of power for the money ... albeit limited to 918 units.
Optics:
The white Porsche in Martini livery is of course very recognizable on the track. The noble
matte black 918 fortunately has red stripes and a white starting number ... so no dark man either.
Brake calipers are colored, brake disc is perforated, etc. The driver figure is a bit too clichéd for me personally, but perhaps that's just a matter of taste. In the original photos I found on the net, the Martini has a white spoiler to match the Martini design and black rims with a red central nut. In the model black spoiler and silver rims .... okay some things are clear: it's the Weissach (tuning) package in carbon look.
Overall, the vehicles don't look as aggressive and floundering to me as the pictures of the real vehicles - but this could also be due to the closed roof, most 1:1 photos show it open and the perspectives of the photos may also be deceptive ... I haven't seen one live yet.
Technology:
Actually all familiar components, even if the vehicle on it is new.
Front light is white, bright enough, shines downwards and illuminates the road. Rear lights are bright, brake lights are clearly visible. The tires have grip, but the tread pattern sets limits. The tires are prototypically quite thin, so grinding can only be done with extreme caution. There are thin, raised flaps at the rear. These are part of the chassis, so be careful.
Verarbeitung:
There are small - and I mean small - imperfections in the paintwork
for example in the curved lines of the Martini decoration. The lines vary in thickness, thinner and thicker. All other components such as decals and the technical parts are flawless and cleanly assembled. Wheels and axles turn easily and run smoothly, no problems.
Fahrverhalten:
The vehicle is still okay at just under 100 grams. I find the
Handling with and without a magnet as well-balanced and pleasant, lively only with or without a magnet. Here, however, the tires quickly reach their grip limits ... perhaps a little weight in the chassis is the solution.
Fazit:
The vehicle fits into the range of super sports cars and will find its buyers.
P.S. Incidentally, the start number is the number of the respective prototype.
