SEAT Leon SXC Safety Car Digital (SCX 13160)

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Summary
Make	SEAT	+
Model	Leon	+
Model Year		+
Livery	SXC Safety Car	+
Racing Number	N/A
Racing Class	GT	+
Racing Series	N/A	+
Drivers
Scale Model Manufacturer	SCX	+
Scale Model Release Year	2007	+
Scale	1:32	+
Product Number	13160
Body Shell Weight	29.7 gm1.048 oz	+
Car Weight	92 gm3.245 oz	+
Body Length	mm	+
Motor Model	RX-42	+
Analog/Digital	Digital	+
Digital Conversion Kit	N/A	+
Lights	Front Rear	+ +

Chassis
Chassis Length	mm	+
Wheelbase	82 mm3.228 in	+
Front Wheel Track	58 mm2.283 in	+
Rear Wheel Track	58 mm2.283 in	+
Guide Type	ARS Digital	+
Magnet
Magnetic Downforce	gm	+
Motor Mount	Pivoting Subchassis	+
Motor Orientation	Inline	+
Brakes	Electrical Brakes	+
Chassis Screws	5 (2/2/1) (F/M/R)	+
Traction	Rear	+
Rear Transmission Type	Gear Drive	+
Rear Axle Diameter	mm	+
Rear Pinion Tooth Count	9	+
Rear Crown Tooth Count	27	+
Rear Gear Ratio	3:1	+
Front Transmission Type		+
Front Axle Diameter	mm	+
Front Pinion Tooth Count	N/A	+
Front Crown Tooth Count	N/A	+
Front Gear Ratio	N/A	+
Rear Tire Style		+
Rear Tire Material		+
Rear Tire Dimensions	18.3 x 9.8 mm	+
Rear Wheel Material	Plastic	+
Rear Wheel Dimensions	19.5 x mm	+
Rear Wheel Assembly Diameter	19.5 mm0.768 in	+
Front Tire Style		+
Front Tire Material		+
Front Tire Dimensions	18.3 x 9.8 mm	+
Front Wheel Material	Plastic	+
Front Wheel Dimensions	mm	+
Front Wheel Assembly Diameter	19.5 mm0.768 in	+

Documents
Press Release	File:13160_-_Safety_car.pdf
Technical Sheet
Parts List
Other Documents

On this occasion SCX the digital system have reproduced the Safety Car used in the Seat Leon 2006 Supercup, and also for a number of the Spanish rounds of the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC). This model, by the Spanish make SEAT, is mainly characterized by its very sporty profile, although this is somewhat “disguised” by its sober decoration (free of publicity screen printing and colourful lettering), a characteristic of the vehicles used to perform the Safety Car function. The car’s nose configuration confers an aggressive and sharp look, complemented by a low-level spoiler, attached to the bottom of the front bumper, and two air intakes. The most striking elements inside the SEAT Leon Safety Car are the roll-bars, fitted throughout the interior, and the driver’s apparel, white overalls and a red and white crash helmet.

A side view reveals the car’s wide low-profile wheels with their attractive silver-colored alloy rims. Although at first sight it may look like a small car, from this angle you can see that it has bodywork of large dimensions, a sensation that is reinforced by the large amber lights mounted on the roof, making up the vehicle’s most significant element.

The rear of the model features twin exhaust pipes, an extensive rear spoiler and large, black Safety Car lettering. “Safety Car” is also written in capital letters across the hood at the front and along both sides, the black lettering contrasting with the sober overall silver color of the bodywork.

Driving Impressions

Programmed as a standard car the Safety Car is a car that is easy to drive, corners well and is very agile with the capacity to change lanes at any time. However, this car’s most interesting aspect is the special programming that has been designed for it. The Safety Car also functions as a Blocking Car. Programmed without a control unit, the car runs laps on its own, which means that when you start to circulate with your car the Safety Car keeps on circulating, randomly changing lanes and, given that it is not as fast as the competition cars, you can use this to practice and improve your overtaking and collision avoidance skills.

This use of the e Safety car is intended to sharpen your skills as a driver. Because the car operates on its own it will help you improve your your braking and overtaking skills when driving your own car. You can now race on the track on your own and still have “company”. If you have a five-car race, and you also include the Safety Car, this will provide a maximum level of difficulty and you will need to change lanes much more often.