Art.Nr. 23973 " 1970"
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It took four years for CARRERA to reintroduce a PORSCHE 917K to its current lineup.
The last one was part of the lineup in 2019—the simple white racer from the Porsche Team Salzburg.
The first PORSCHE 917K was produced by CARRERA in 2012; at that time, the red-and-white car of Team Salzburg and the GULF No. 2 were J.WYER released. The GULF car at the time bore the number 2; it was the winner of the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona. The British JOHN-WYER-AUTOMOTIVE team had two cars on the starting grid that dominated the race from the start. The number 2 car won, while the number 1 car finished second.
To mark the 10th anniversary, CARRERA is now releasing the No. 1 car from the 1970 race. The drivers back then were the Swiss JOE SIFFERT and the Briton BRIAN REDMAN.
Even though the design of the model Porsche is already 10 years old, it can still keep up with today’s cars in terms of driving performance, especially, of course, with its main rival on the track, the technically more advanced LOLA T70. This speaks to the rock-solid and high-quality construction underlying the car.
The total weight is 202 g (of which 45 g is the body, 154 g is the chassis with electronics, and 3 g is screws)
. The upper headlight is illuminated; the rear is not.
The decals are cleanly applied, and the clear-coated body looks high-quality rather than like a toy car.
Like the real car, the tires have a shallow tread pattern, but there is plenty of grip. The "CARRERA" lettering on the tires is a well-known result of licensing issues.
The wide track, combined with the wide tires and low-slung silhouette, ensures fast and safe driving, especially through corners. The transmission runs smoothly, without rattling, and the entire car responds well.
Tuning enthusiasts will also find plenty to enjoy; the PORSCHE leaves ample room for experimentation with lead weights in the side pods and the removal of the magnets.
Best regards
, CoMod Lotus
