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REVIEW: Minichamps BMW M3 DTM 2012 #1 M. Tomczyk

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BMW returned to 2012 DTM for the first time since 1993 and won the Constructors’ championship in 2012. Martin Tomczyk had won drivers’ championship in 2011 and drove for BMW in 2012 representing Team RMG. Martin Tomczyk drove the #1 BMW M3 DTM E92 2-door car. Tomczyk came 2nd in two races and finished 8th in the overall standings. Bruno Spengler, also driving the BMW M3 DTM for Team Schnitzer, won the drivers’ title. The BMW M3 DTM is a spectacular racing car.

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The powerful V8 engine equipped with the air restrictor, as detailed in the technical regulations, generates approximately 480 bhp. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in about three seconds and boasts a top speed of approx. 300 km/h. The BMW M3 DTM was revealed to the public for the first time at the DTM event in Munich on 15th July 2011. One and a half years and one season later, the BMW M3 DTM claimed a hat-trick of titles on 21st October 2012, when BMW emerged triumphant from a spectacular finale with the driver, manufacturer and team titles. It appears to have inherited its predecessor’s winning genes.

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The model has near perfect stance and makes an absolute joy to look at. Ground clearance and ride height is snug. The livery is an absolute joy and is in perfect alignment with the car. The front and rear grilles on the air scoops are all vented but the air outlets just behind the front wheels are not slit. The nose grille, too, is not vented. The exhaust pipes channeled along the sides are well detailed and could be seen when the doors are opened. Some of the details, like hood latches, are just textured and painted, which is comical. Doors operate without issue but are delicate and slightly flimsy. The wheels look exceptional along with branding on the rubber (wish the branding was a little smaller). The paint is slightly creamier than I had expected, this might be fixed in the 2013 BMW M3, which, at least in pictures, looks like the paint is neon white-ish. Not too much detail in the interior, but it looks well made. Almost black toned interior consists of plastic roll cage, cooling vents and a working steering. Carbon fiber texture is simulated all across the dashboard. The BMW liveries have always been special, the M3 DTM is a terrific addition to my collection.

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Car

Manufacturer : BMW Team RMG Reinhold
Model Name : M3 DTM (E92), #1 Martin Tomczyk
Launch : 2011
Variant : Track
Production : ~
Engine : 4.0 L V8
Power : 480 bhp
Acceleration : 3s (0-100)
Top Speed : 300 km/h

Model

Maker : Minichamps
Model : BMW M3 DTM 2012 #1 M. Tomczyk
Edition : Special Edition by BMW
Code : 80432320097
Scale : 1:18
Color : White

Scores

Design and Accuracy : 8/10
(How well does it resemble the parent model? Dimensions and Proportions)
Functions and Movement : 5/10
(How well does the model operate?)
Build Quality and Material : 7/10
(How good are the materials used for the model? The aesthetics, as well as longevity)
Details : 5/10
(What level of depth is expressed?)
Value for Money : 8/10
(Is it worth purchasing?)
Verdict : Yes
(Should I buy one?)
Audience : Race cars enthusiast, BMW M3 Fans
(How mad must you be to buy one?)

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1 Response to "REVIEW: Minichamps BMW M3 DTM 2012 #1 M. Tomczyk"

  1. Edib says:

    Very nice review!!

    You mentioned the sticker latches being comical, Minichamps has been comical lately. I really can’t get over it(mainly because of how they did the PDE Porsche models), no carpets lack of detail, enormous prices. I was just looking at getting the Paragon M4 convertible dealer edition, Paragon is fairly new and you can tell by slight build details, but they have carpet, seat belts, all the other important details. They really made it really nice.

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