Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari 365 P2 "North American Racing Team, No.18"
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Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari 365 P2 "No.01", winner Kyalami 9h 1965
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The 9 Hours of Kyalami
were the central race of the South African Springbok Trophy Series from 1965 to 1974.
On November 6, 1965, David Piper and Richard Attwood covered the winning distance of 1,240.729 km in their Ferrari 365 P2. Converting that to a 1:32 scale, you get just under 39 km... Converted to a standard 8-meter-wide track, that was 4,875 laps... quite a challenge for slot car enthusiasts and slot car enthusiasts.
The Ferrari 365 P2 presented here is the further developed customer version of the successful 275/330 P2 Ferraris. Subsequently, the Ferrari 330 P3/P4, which we know from Carrera in 1:24 scale, was also created.
I think the model's implementation is generally accurate. I used my wife's uncalibrated tape measure to measure the vehicle's length, width, and wheelbase, and compared them with the original data I had. Even though the model is slightly larger than the original in all dimensions, the ratio between length and width, in particular, is pretty accurate.
The rims are true to the original, but could have been stamped a little deeper.
The driver figure and other attachments are true to the original and perfectly executed.
I'm torn about the shade of green. The green generally fits the 1960s, but when you look at photos—unfortunately, they don't always truly capture the true colors—or see a car from the David Piper collection in person... he has some real gems like a Porsche 9170, Lolo T70, and Ferrari 250 LM... the color seems off to me.
The low weight of 83 grams is very noticeable in operation. It's really fun to drive this little racer around the track. The front wheels have independent suspension, allowing them to spin freely and easily. The tires have good grip; all in all, it's a fun car that can be driven historically accurately against the Shelby Cobra and the Porsche 904 GTS.
CoMod JoergW
If you tell a car fan about a Ferrari 365, they usually have a specific car in mind: the legendary 365 GTB/4 “Daytona” or the 365 GTS/4 (the convertible from Miami Vice).
Relatively unknown, however, is the 365 P2 sports prototype. The car was a further development of the 250 LM, the last Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Equipped with a 4.4-liter engine, this 12-cylinder produced approximately 380 hp. The car was released as a customer car in 1965. Ferrari did not operate its own factory team at the time, but anyone who could afford it could buy a car for racing.
One of these wealthy customers was Luigi Chinetti, an Italian-born American Ferrari dealer and racing driver who founded the North American Racing Team in 1957. The team's purpose was, among other things, to promote the Ferrari brand and vehicle sales through racing successes in the USA. The team's greatest success was the aforementioned Le Mans victory in a 250 LM, driven by Jochen Rindt and Masten Gregory.
The CARRERA model is visually very well executed, and the faithfulness of the printing and paintwork is unequalled. Since there are also a few original color photos of the car, comparisons are easy. The little red speedster weighs very little, which makes it very fast in the takeoff and nimbly around corners. In a direct comparison with the Porsche 904, it cuts a good figure; in my opinion, the Shelby Cobra is a bit more unstable on the track.
All in all, a very nice vehicle that enriches the 1960s starting field.
Best regards
CoMod Lotus
Item No.: 20030774
<< SHOP NOW FOR EUR 68.90 in the ONLINE STORE >>
Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ferrari 365 P2 "No.01", winner Kyalami 9h 1965
Item No.: 20030775
<< SHOP NOW FOR EUR 68.90 in the ONLINE STORE >>
The 9 Hours of Kyalami
were the central race of the South African Springbok Trophy Series from 1965 to 1974.
On November 6, 1965, David Piper and Richard Attwood covered the winning distance of 1,240.729 km in their Ferrari 365 P2. Converting that to a 1:32 scale, you get just under 39 km... Converted to a standard 8-meter-wide track, that was 4,875 laps... quite a challenge for slot car enthusiasts and slot car enthusiasts.
The Ferrari 365 P2 presented here is the further developed customer version of the successful 275/330 P2 Ferraris. Subsequently, the Ferrari 330 P3/P4, which we know from Carrera in 1:24 scale, was also created.
I think the model's implementation is generally accurate. I used my wife's uncalibrated tape measure to measure the vehicle's length, width, and wheelbase, and compared them with the original data I had. Even though the model is slightly larger than the original in all dimensions, the ratio between length and width, in particular, is pretty accurate.
The rims are true to the original, but could have been stamped a little deeper.
The driver figure and other attachments are true to the original and perfectly executed.
I'm torn about the shade of green. The green generally fits the 1960s, but when you look at photos—unfortunately, they don't always truly capture the true colors—or see a car from the David Piper collection in person... he has some real gems like a Porsche 9170, Lolo T70, and Ferrari 250 LM... the color seems off to me.
The low weight of 83 grams is very noticeable in operation. It's really fun to drive this little racer around the track. The front wheels have independent suspension, allowing them to spin freely and easily. The tires have good grip; all in all, it's a fun car that can be driven historically accurately against the Shelby Cobra and the Porsche 904 GTS.
CoMod JoergW
If you tell a car fan about a Ferrari 365, they usually have a specific car in mind: the legendary 365 GTB/4 “Daytona” or the 365 GTS/4 (the convertible from Miami Vice).
Relatively unknown, however, is the 365 P2 sports prototype. The car was a further development of the 250 LM, the last Ferrari to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Equipped with a 4.4-liter engine, this 12-cylinder produced approximately 380 hp. The car was released as a customer car in 1965. Ferrari did not operate its own factory team at the time, but anyone who could afford it could buy a car for racing.
One of these wealthy customers was Luigi Chinetti, an Italian-born American Ferrari dealer and racing driver who founded the North American Racing Team in 1957. The team's purpose was, among other things, to promote the Ferrari brand and vehicle sales through racing successes in the USA. The team's greatest success was the aforementioned Le Mans victory in a 250 LM, driven by Jochen Rindt and Masten Gregory.
The CARRERA model is visually very well executed, and the faithfulness of the printing and paintwork is unequalled. Since there are also a few original color photos of the car, comparisons are easy. The little red speedster weighs very little, which makes it very fast in the takeoff and nimbly around corners. In a direct comparison with the Porsche 904, it cuts a good figure; in my opinion, the Shelby Cobra is a bit more unstable on the track.
All in all, a very nice vehicle that enriches the 1960s starting field.
Best regards
CoMod Lotus
