From SCDimensions
| Summary
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| Opel
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| Model
| Vectra
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| Model Year
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| Livery
| Stern
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| Racing Number
| 10
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| Racing Class
| DTM
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| Racing Series
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| Drivers
| Heinz-Harald Frentzen
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| Scale Model Manufacturer
| SCX
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| Scale Model Release Year
| 2006
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| Scale
| 1:32
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| Product Number
| 62170
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| Body Shell Weight
| 29.5 gm1.041 oz
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| Car Weight
| 88.7 gm3.129 oz
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| Body Length
| mm
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| Motor Model
| RX-42
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| Analog/Digital
| Analog
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| Digital Conversion Kit
| 20240
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| Lights
| Front
Rear
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| Chassis
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| Chassis Length
| mm
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| Wheelbase
| 87.5 mm3.445 in
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| Front Wheel Track
| 58.5 mm2.303 in
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| Rear Wheel Track
| 58.5 mm2.303 in
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| Guide Type
| ARS
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| Magnet
| Removable Magnet, Adjustable Magnet
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| Magnetic Downforce
| gm
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| Motor Mount
| Pivoting Subchassis
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| Motor Orientation
| Inline
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| Brakes
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| Chassis Screws
| 2/2/1 (F/M/R)
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| Traction
| Rear
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| Rear Transmission Type
| Gear Drive
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| Rear Axle Diameter
| mm
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| Rear Pinion Tooth Count
| 9
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| Rear Crown Tooth Count
| 27
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| Rear Gear Ratio
| 3:1
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| Front Transmission Type
| N/A
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| Front Axle Diameter
| mm
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| Front Pinion Tooth Count
| N/A
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| Front Crown Tooth Count
| N/A
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| Front Gear Ratio
| N/A
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| Rear Tire Style
| Slick
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| Rear Tire Material
| Rubber
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| Rear Tire Dimensions
| mm
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| Rear Wheel Material
| Plastic
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| Rear Wheel Dimensions
| 18.3 x 9.8 mm
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| Rear Wheel Assembly Diameter
| 21 mm0.827 in
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| Front Tire Style
| Slick
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| Front Tire Material
| Rubber
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| Front Tire Dimensions
| mm
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| Front Wheel Material
| Plastic
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| Front Wheel Dimensions
| 18.3 x 9.8 mm
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| Front Wheel Assembly Diameter
| 21 mm0.827 in
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SCX produces the
Opel Vectra DTM driven by the German
Heinz-Harald Frentzen in the German touring car championship (DTM) in 2005. The main distinguishing feature of this model by the German manufacturer is its highly sporty look, with air intakes in the front bumper and the bottom of the doors. The nose is quite simply spectacular, with an attractive set of headlights, a wide front and a front spoiler, as well as other details such as the windscreen wiper or the two small fins at the sides of the bumper. The dominant colour is red, an aggressive, attractive and sober colour, which contrasts with the white used for the markings, including the number 10 on the car’s roof.
Black is reserved for the front and rear spoilers, the latter bearing the name of the German manufacturer in white letters.
From the side view the aerodynamic features behind the front and rear wheels stand out, along with the lowered suspension, the wide, low-profile tyres with their markings and the alloy wheels.
The driver’s name and the German flag – showing where both Frentzen and Opel come from – can be seen on the side windows. Inside the car, the reinforcing bars, competition seats and painstaking detail on the single driver’s clothes and accessories (gloves, helmet and overalls) are striking.
From the back, increased body width and the enormous double spoiler give the vehicle better aerodynamics and make it even more spectacular
SCX presents the Opel Vectra DTM, the vehicle raced in the 2005 DTM by the experienced German driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen. The manufacturer with the lightning bolt badge will not be competing in the DTM after 2005, leaving it as a competition between another two German makers, Audi and Mercedes.
The design of the new vehicle’s bodywork is inspired by the Vectra GTS, the sportiest version of the now veteran model. The car features as V8 engine, like its competitors in the DTM. Weight is another factor, as the the technical rules for this competition state that car and driver must not exceed 1,080 kg.
The Vectra’s safe, effective structure consists of a space frame, a reinforced plastic and carbon fibre survival cell and special features to protect the chassis in the event of an impact. The brake discs are also made of carbon fibre, a widely-used feature which combines lightness and safety
The work done by Opel at the OPC DTM Center near Augsburg was amply rewarded in this excellent car, characterised by power and mechanical efficiency.
Driving Impressions
The Vectra is a difficult car to understand at first touch of the throttle because of its enormously long rear. This gives it extra volume and weight just where these factors are the most difficult to cope with. To get the hang of it, start by driving it slowly, and once you have learnt to deal with the tendency to skid when going into bends you can use this to your advantage by taking the car round bends half across the road. This controlled skid technique will help to make the best turns on the circuit. The model’s strong points include the guide distance, which enables it to take bends comfortably, and the car’s overall length, which gives it the momentum you need.
Inertia factors are greater, but thanks to the chassis both the shock of accelerating and braking and changes in balance are cushioned in this car. This increased comfort comes from the pivoting motor mounting, which also gives it a fine touch which other cars only gain after extensive running in Obviously, for competitive use of the Vectra some time on the test bench is needed, though it is the typical case of a car with demands which can be learnt and met with a little practice.
Additional Notes:
Note: Adapted from SCX press release.
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