Carrera DIGITAL 132 Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo
Item No.: 20030816
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 104 grams
Weight (body): 35 grams
Length including spoiler: 160 mm
Wheelbase: 79 mm
Track width (front axle): 56 mm
Track width (rear axle): 60.5 mm
Other: Independent front suspension
The vehicle:
Practically everything has already been written about it. This model has been a fixture in the Carrera range since the late 1970s. Whether it was the 132 Universal, the 160 track-bound, or one of the three Servo systems, the Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo was always there, but at the time it was mostly in the stylized Mampe design, as well as a red fantasy version for the Servo 140 and Servo 160.
Competitors have also launched various versions of the model since 2002 and 2012, respectively. However, these aren't always easy to digitize, so I think this new Carrera release makes perfect sense. The popularity of this Group 5 icon remains unbroken, with the "Würth" version being the first to be launched.
The model (chassis):
All familiar elements were used in the chassis design. The E200 engine sits, as usual, as an inline unit in front of the rear axle. Unfortunately, the front axle could not be designed as a continuous suspension, but instead features independent suspension. The lighting is provided by SMD LEDs.
The model (body):
I was unsure about this at first. The leading edge of the front spoiler is perfectly straight, and the front wheels are positioned relatively far forward in the wheel arches. In these two respects, the Carrera model clearly differs from the slot models of the other two manufacturers. However, when comparing it with real-world photos, you can see that the front wheels are indeed positioned that far forward, and that the front spoiler is actually as straight as a snow shovel, so our designer did everything right there.
Driving test:
There's not much to say about the handling with the full magnet configuration; the model circles the track as if it were nailed to the racing line. However, if you remove the rear magnet, the Capri quickly mutates into a tailspin, something I've rarely seen with this level of intensity in other vehicles with this magnet configuration. Perhaps it's the tires, but I'll definitely wait until the second design variant is released to make a final judgment.
Apart from this rear-heavy nature, the driving behavior is smooth and only moderately noisy.
CoMod Chris
Item No.: 20030816
Technical data:
Weight (complete vehicle with magnets): 104 grams
Weight (body): 35 grams
Length including spoiler: 160 mm
Wheelbase: 79 mm
Track width (front axle): 56 mm
Track width (rear axle): 60.5 mm
Other: Independent front suspension
The vehicle:
Practically everything has already been written about it. This model has been a fixture in the Carrera range since the late 1970s. Whether it was the 132 Universal, the 160 track-bound, or one of the three Servo systems, the Ford Capri Zakspeed Turbo was always there, but at the time it was mostly in the stylized Mampe design, as well as a red fantasy version for the Servo 140 and Servo 160.
Competitors have also launched various versions of the model since 2002 and 2012, respectively. However, these aren't always easy to digitize, so I think this new Carrera release makes perfect sense. The popularity of this Group 5 icon remains unbroken, with the "Würth" version being the first to be launched.
The model (chassis):
All familiar elements were used in the chassis design. The E200 engine sits, as usual, as an inline unit in front of the rear axle. Unfortunately, the front axle could not be designed as a continuous suspension, but instead features independent suspension. The lighting is provided by SMD LEDs.
The model (body):
I was unsure about this at first. The leading edge of the front spoiler is perfectly straight, and the front wheels are positioned relatively far forward in the wheel arches. In these two respects, the Carrera model clearly differs from the slot models of the other two manufacturers. However, when comparing it with real-world photos, you can see that the front wheels are indeed positioned that far forward, and that the front spoiler is actually as straight as a snow shovel, so our designer did everything right there.
Driving test:
There's not much to say about the handling with the full magnet configuration; the model circles the track as if it were nailed to the racing line. However, if you remove the rear magnet, the Capri quickly mutates into a tailspin, something I've rarely seen with this level of intensity in other vehicles with this magnet configuration. Perhaps it's the tires, but I'll definitely wait until the second design variant is released to make a final judgment.
Apart from this rear-heavy nature, the driving behavior is smooth and only moderately noisy.
CoMod Chris
