Review by CoMod Carrera 124 of Carrera the '41 Willys Coupe Hot Rod "High Performance II"
(27267)
Following the release of four color variants of this model in the analog lineup in 2007 , and three additional color variants in the digital lineup, the yellow Willys Coupe is now the eighth color variant overall.
Since a hot rod is practically always a custom build, it makes little sense to discuss scale accuracy here. Whether or not you like the car’s design is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I find it harmonious and well-executed. However, the appeal of this vehicle lies less in its design and more in the bright yellow paint job with a black accent stripe. The rest of the car’s decals are fairly minimal, which is by no means a drawback. The color scheme alone is enough to make this car stand out from the crowd, whether it’s on display or on the racetrack. And although I usually don’t care for high-gloss rims at all, they’re a perfect fit for this car. And as is already familiar from the other high-performance models, the shiny chrome engine is also on full display here. The rear axle features XXL wheels that are only partially concealed by the wheel arches. The thick paint job also prevents the lighting from showing through.
The chassis itself features no new innovations but is already familiar. Unfortunately, the front splitter sits slightly behind the front axle, but hot rods are probably among the few vehicle types where this is clearly the only feasible option. The angle of the front splitter is greater than, for example, on the BMW Z4 and Audi R10, and is therefore sufficiently large.
If you want to retrofit the car with digital components, you will need the circuit board (part no. 26732).
Care must be taken when
routing the cables, as space under the cockpit is very limited.
I conducted the test drive without the rear magnet; the center magnet was set to maximum ground clearance, allowing the car to navigate the course with no issues whatsoever. Due to the extremely wide track on the rear axle, any tendency to tip over is nipped in the bud, and the car drifts very smoothly. However, the large rear wheels of the High Performance models result in a longer gear ratio overall, so acceleration and braking performance are slightly worse than on the Hotrods with standard tires.
All in all, this car not only looks great in the display case but also on the racetrack. You certainly won’t be setting any record-breaking lap times with this one, but it’s guaranteed to be a lot of fun to drive.
CoModCarrera 124
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Review by CoMod martinmm ofCarrera Evolution the '41 Willys Coupe Hot Rod "High Performance II"
(27267)
Opinions on the appearance of hot rods are divided—some people love them, while others think there are no uglier cars. I have a pretty laid-back attitude toward hot rods: I’m not particularly interested in them either as originals or as track cars—but I’ll admit they do have a certain visual appeal. Of the hot rodsCarrera inthe lineup, Carrera the Willys Coupe is the one I like the least so far—though I’m judging solely based on the photos.
When I finally held the yellow Willys Coupé in my hands, I was pleasantly surprised: it doesn’t have that somewhat clunky, toy-like look that the pictures had led me to expect. Even the yellow bodywork makes a high-quality, solid impression. The somewhat tricky yellow shade is well executed—yellow vehicles often look plasticky when the color is too lemony. The richly detailed interior is also very nice.
Workmanship
: The test model had no noticeable flaws. Wheels and axles run smoothly enough, and the guide keel turns easily.
Technical Details
The guide fin is positioned too far back and about 1–2 mm too high. The weight of 97 g (without magnet) is acceptable.
Handling
Without the rear magnet: The tires have sufficient grip. You can drift nicely. The center magnet prevents derailment to some extent. All magnets removed: Tire grip is sufficient. Controlled drifting is possible. The gear ratio is slightly too long due to the large rear wheels. This results in poorer braking performance. I would suggest a different, shorter gear ratio here. Testing was conducted on a small home track 13 meters long with a 13-volt operating voltage.
Conclusion:
The Willys Coupe handles well on small to medium-sized home tracks, both with the rear magnet removed and without traction aids. The large rear wheel diameter and the moderate grip of the tires prevent strong acceleration or aggressive driving behavior. The guide keel tuning could be better. Unfortunately, the rear wheels of the various HotRods vary greatly in diameter. As a result, it’s actually hardly possible to race them against each other. On our 28-meter-long club track, this amounts to about one meter per lap for the 32-series HotRod. On the other hand, I don't exactly see Hot Rods as the kind of cars you'd use to set lap records.
CoMod martinmm
(27267)
Following the release of four color variants of this model in the analog lineup in 2007 , and three additional color variants in the digital lineup, the yellow Willys Coupe is now the eighth color variant overall.
Since a hot rod is practically always a custom build, it makes little sense to discuss scale accuracy here. Whether or not you like the car’s design is a matter of personal preference. Personally, I find it harmonious and well-executed. However, the appeal of this vehicle lies less in its design and more in the bright yellow paint job with a black accent stripe. The rest of the car’s decals are fairly minimal, which is by no means a drawback. The color scheme alone is enough to make this car stand out from the crowd, whether it’s on display or on the racetrack. And although I usually don’t care for high-gloss rims at all, they’re a perfect fit for this car. And as is already familiar from the other high-performance models, the shiny chrome engine is also on full display here. The rear axle features XXL wheels that are only partially concealed by the wheel arches. The thick paint job also prevents the lighting from showing through.
The chassis itself features no new innovations but is already familiar. Unfortunately, the front splitter sits slightly behind the front axle, but hot rods are probably among the few vehicle types where this is clearly the only feasible option. The angle of the front splitter is greater than, for example, on the BMW Z4 and Audi R10, and is therefore sufficiently large.
If you want to retrofit the car with digital components, you will need the circuit board (part no. 26732).
Care must be taken when
routing the cables, as space under the cockpit is very limited.
I conducted the test drive without the rear magnet; the center magnet was set to maximum ground clearance, allowing the car to navigate the course with no issues whatsoever. Due to the extremely wide track on the rear axle, any tendency to tip over is nipped in the bud, and the car drifts very smoothly. However, the large rear wheels of the High Performance models result in a longer gear ratio overall, so acceleration and braking performance are slightly worse than on the Hotrods with standard tires.
All in all, this car not only looks great in the display case but also on the racetrack. You certainly won’t be setting any record-breaking lap times with this one, but it’s guaranteed to be a lot of fun to drive.
CoMod
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Review by CoMod martinmm of
(27267)
Opinions on the appearance of hot rods are divided—some people love them, while others think there are no uglier cars. I have a pretty laid-back attitude toward hot rods: I’m not particularly interested in them either as originals or as track cars—but I’ll admit they do have a certain visual appeal. Of the hot rods
When I finally held the yellow Willys Coupé in my hands, I was pleasantly surprised: it doesn’t have that somewhat clunky, toy-like look that the pictures had led me to expect. Even the yellow bodywork makes a high-quality, solid impression. The somewhat tricky yellow shade is well executed—yellow vehicles often look plasticky when the color is too lemony. The richly detailed interior is also very nice.
Workmanship
: The test model had no noticeable flaws. Wheels and axles run smoothly enough, and the guide keel turns easily.
Technical Details
The guide fin is positioned too far back and about 1–2 mm too high. The weight of 97 g (without magnet) is acceptable.
Handling
Without the rear magnet: The tires have sufficient grip. You can drift nicely. The center magnet prevents derailment to some extent. All magnets removed: Tire grip is sufficient. Controlled drifting is possible. The gear ratio is slightly too long due to the large rear wheels. This results in poorer braking performance. I would suggest a different, shorter gear ratio here. Testing was conducted on a small home track 13 meters long with a 13-volt operating voltage.
Conclusion:
The Willys Coupe handles well on small to medium-sized home tracks, both with the rear magnet removed and without traction aids. The large rear wheel diameter and the moderate grip of the tires prevent strong acceleration or aggressive driving behavior. The guide keel tuning could be better. Unfortunately, the rear wheels of the various HotRods vary greatly in diameter. As a result, it’s actually hardly possible to race them against each other. On our 28-meter-long club track, this amounts to about one meter per lap for the 32-series HotRod. On the other hand, I don't exactly see Hot Rods as the kind of cars you'd use to set lap records.
CoMod martinmm
