SCX® Brings the Flagship Model from This Magnificent British Manufacturer to Your Tracks

SCX® brings the flagship model from this magnificent British manufacturer to your tracks SCX® PRESENTS THE ASTON MARTIN DBR9 Symbolism and elegance with the new Aston Martin DBR9 The first thing to mention about this Aston Martin DBR9 from SCX® is its unarguably sporty appearance, with a striking colour scheme in metallic blue featuring white stripes running along the body. Its spectacular front end with its up-to-the-minute lines and features gives a distinctive touch to its shape. There are a host of logos all over this part of the car, with the Red Bull one standing out – this is repeated on the side doors and at the back, and makes up an important part of the decoration on the car. The Aston Martin DBR9's headlights are outlined in black, in a colour scheme which stands out from among other models in this category. There are also two air intakes on the car bonnet, where the eye is drawn to the white lines which run all along the side to the back, giving the impression of wrapping up the car. Nor should the aerodynamically-shaped spoiler and the large bumper projecting from the bottom of the nose be missed. The number 33 appears in the centre of the bonnet, above the Austrian flag showing the driver's nationality, and again on each side of the car. Both the flag and the driver's name are featured under the side window, in a rather discreet size. Also eye-catching on the sides are the striking grey wheels with their numerous spokes and the Michelin logo stamped on the tyres. Neither should the petrol cap reproduced in detail by SCX® be missed. The back view features a small window with a large, highly aerodynamic spoiler. Underneath, the rear bumper marks the car's lines in profile. The Michelin logos at the sides and the two bulls of the Red Bull logo in the middle are underneath the centre brake light and the rear lights, which surround the logo of the sponsor, Jetalliance. However, all eyes will be drawn first to the classic winged crest of this British manufacturer, an essential feature on this Aston Martin DBR9. SCX® finishes off this car with the two roof aerials, the fully-detailed interior and the driver dressed in his helmet and overall. Its aggression will be put to the test on the track, but the car's looks are already promising in this respect. Track Trials The Aston Martin DBR9 is a generously-proportioned model which lives up to its potential once on the track, following a running in and tuning up session for the mechanical parts, of course. This SCX® car performs elegantly, with long, comfortable skids which enable you to get the hang of the balance of the car. Fortunately, the tilting cradle performs in a highly predictable way, breaking up the rigidity of the chassis and allowing the car to cope with changes in inertia. With its attractive, sporty design, the Aston Martin DBR9 has been redecorated on the outside, but the part which cannot be seen, inside, has also changed: mainly in terms of the motor, with a new Rx42b which will enable it to take bends better, with more and smoother acceleration. The model has therefore been updated to place it on a par with the other SCX® GT's and touring cars, so that a host of different cars can now compete on equal terms with one another on the track. In conclusion, a SCX® model which, despite its long rear end, which causes it to move sluggishly at certain times, reacts with adequate adaptability to smooth driving. * Tests conducted without extra magnet. Sport Table of Measurements Transmission Product reference no.: 63190 Wheelbase 86mm 4X2 direct rear type Transmission Distance 103.5mm 9/27 = 3 ratio Rear wheeltrack 62mm Guide type Pivoting ARS Rear wheel diameter 22mm Others RX-42b motor Car weight 89.6g Bodyshell weight 28.5g The Real Aston Martin DBR9 The Aston Martin DBR9 has an excellent starting point in its production model, which features a 6.0-litre V12 engine. The model reproduced here by SCX® uses the DB9's aluminium chassis and its V12 cylinder block. The car has a highly rigid frame, featuring extremely light-weight materials to give it an ideal structure and weight distribution. The car is a highly exclusive piece, as not many are produced, being sold only to a fortunate few. The name of this Aston Martin comes from the DBR1 which won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 and its development has resulted in a GT with an exceptional performance and unbeatable looks. The car's aerodynamics were designed using computational fluid dynamics, with the aim of using the same production lines as the standard DB9. The body panels and interior of the car are hand-made using carbon fibre as the main material. The Aston Martin DBR9 modelled by SCX® is the one driven by Karl Wendlinger and Philipp Peter as part of the Jetalliance Racing team in the 2006 FIA GT Championship. The FIA GT Championship is organised by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile. Historically, most of the races were held in Europe, but recently other continents have been added in order to make it into a world championship, just like Formula 1, the World Rally Championship and the World Touring Car Championship. Up until the 2006 season, all the FIA GT championships consisted mainly of 500-kilometre or three-hour races. For the 2007 season the format was changed to two-hour races. The only exception is the 24-hour Spa race. Three admissible categories currently exist, known as GT1, GT2 and GT3, in decreasing order of costs and technology. While a GT1 may have parts made from exotic materials, a GT3 can only be slightly modified from production cars. The first two categories call for 25 approved units of a model, while GT3 requires that hundreds be produced. .

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