Carrera 23988 Ferrari 296 GT3 #1 – Frikadelli Racing – Nürburgring 24H – Digital 124

A beautifully detailed 1/24-scale Ferrari 296 GT3 in Frikadelli Racing's unmistakable red, white and gold #1 Nürburgring livery, with full Carrera Digital 124 race functions and working lighting.

The Carrera 23988 Ferrari 296 GT3 #1 recreates Frikadelli Racing's entry from the 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours. Driven by Felipe Fernández Laser, Daniel Keilwitz, Luca Ludwig and Nicolás Varrone, the real car finished 12th overall after starting sixth. Carrera's large 1/24 version gives the 296 GT3 excellent shelf presence while remaining a serious Digital 124 race car.

Digital 124 Racing

• System: Carrera Digital 124
• Individually codable for Digital 124 racing
• Lane changing and overtaking from a Carrera Digital controller
• Adjustable speed and braking through the Carrera Control Unit
• Lighting: Working headlights, taillights and brake lights
• Analog capable: Can also be used on compatible analog Carrera layouts

Performance Hardware

• Motor: Carrera Z10, 18,000 rpm
• Pickup: Replaceable double contact brushes
• Guide: Carrera Digital 124 guide system with rocker bar
• Traction: Factory magnetic downforce; magnets can be removed for reduced-magnet or no-magnet racing
• Digital Electronics: Carrera Digital 124 decoder

Model Details

• Brand: Carrera
• Part Number: 23988 / 20023988
• Model: Ferrari 296 GT3
• Team: Frikadelli Racing
• Car Number: 1
• Event: 2024 Nürburgring 24 Hours
• Drivers: Felipe Fernández Laser, Daniel Keilwitz, Luca Ludwig, Nicolás Varrone
• Scale: 1/24
• Approx. car dimensions: 19.2 × 8.7 × 6.6 cm
• UPC: 050227239882
• License: Official Ferrari licensed product
• Recommended age: 10+

Track Compatibility

Designed for Carrera Digital 124. Carrera Digital 124 cars can also be run on compatible analog Carrera track when operated in analog mode.

Banked-curve note: Carrera does not recommend this low GT car for the tight Radius 1 high-bank curve. Radius 2 high-bank and wider banked curves are suitable.

Jim's Racer Perspective

For Carrera 1/24 cars, my three favorite upgrades are an RMS-124-CM motor, better rear tires, and less magnetic downforce.

The RMS motor delivers excellent performance at the lower voltage normally used for Carrera 1/32 cars. That lets 1/24 and 1/32 cars share the same voltage setting instead of switching between roughly 14.5V and 18V, and it draws less current than the stock Carrera 1/24 motor when several Digital 124 cars are running at once.

I also recommend upgrading the rear tires for more consistent grip and predictable handling. For magnet tuning, I normally remove the rear magnet first. Keeping only the forward magnet allows the car to move more progressively through a corner instead of remaining heavily planted until grip suddenly disappears. Racers who prefer true no-magnet handling can remove both magnets.

Run it stock or tune it your way—the Ferrari 296 GT3 is an excellent platform for serious 1/24 Carrera racing.