Carrera Hybrid: Race cars around the track with your mobile
11/1/2024
Translation: machine translated
Carrera presents a new era in slot car racing with the hybrid line. Vehicles that run without tracks and are controlled by smartphone.
The hybrid line from Carrera presented at CES 2024 is more than just a slot car racetrack. The most significant innovation is that the vehicles no longer run on fixed tracks, but are free to move. This flexibility allows you to drive and overtake freely. Carrera Hybrid is therefore closer to reality than any other slot car racetrack.
In addition, there is the innovative control option via smartphone, which offers a new level of interaction and control over the vehicles. According to Carrera, the free app will be available for iOS and Android. In addition to control by tilting the smartphone, different driving modes can also be simulated with AI support. You can also compete with up to 30 people in the new multiplayer mode.
Source: Carrera
From autumn 2024, Carrera Hybrid will be launching two sets: "Speedway to Hell" and "Devils Driver". Both sets contain two Porsche 911 GT3s in different paint finishes. Carrera has not yet announced how much the sets will cost. However, I suspect that the price will be between 100 and 200 francs/euros.
If you don't want to wait until autumn and start racing immediately:
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