Kinsmart 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 and Pagani Huayra BC

Kinsmart is one of the fastest growing pullback models in 1:32-1:43 scale range with more models being distributed now to several stores, most of them started selling them at the end of last year.  In the beginning they tended to be rather sublime in style with a few incorrect details here and there, but over the years they have improved the quality and details of their models.  Just one look at the new for 2017 Camaro ZL1 and Pagani Huayra BC shows how good they have gotten, and now you can find them almost anywhere.

2017 Camaro ZL1

As mentioned in the Hot Wheels article on the new Camaro ZL1 the new ZL1 has more power and style, but after reviewing the Hot Wheels version I was less impressed with the casting.  For those who feel the same way and have room for a slightly larger scale Camaro this Kinsmart is the way to go.  Start off with some wild colors that range from the loud yellow and green to the cool blue and metallic red.  Kinsmart is no stranger to the Camaro as they are so far the only diecast manufacturer to replicate the 2014 mid-cycle update Camaro that I profiled here along  with the Maisto 1:43 scale version of the 2010 model.  For 2017 Kinsmart tries out the new Camaro ZL1 and so far the details look impressive.  The front-end looks much better detailed in this larger size to show off the honeycomb lower grille with ZL1 badge, side scoops with LED foglights, lower chin spoiler, center grille with blacked-out bowtie that also serves as an additional air scoop, and detailed headlights with projector beams and LED running lights.  The hood bulge is a separate piece of plastic and looks much well-integrated over the Hot Wheels version that has the separate bulge as part of the metal body.

From the sides it looks rater clean and contemporary Camaro with proper blacked-out 5-spoke wheels of the actual car.  At the rear you'll find clear taillights, a rear spoiler with three stands, black bowtie, and chrome quad exhaust tips.  As mentioned in the 2014 Camaro review ignore the base as it has the improper design layout, the only negative about Kinsmart vehicles aside from large size and the faux luggage in the rear seat that hides the pullback motor.  Inside you'll find bolstered front seats with the proper design pattern, detailed door panels, and a three-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel.  The dual pod gauges, touchscreen infortainment system, and HVAC control vents detailed on the dashboard, then you get to the center console and notice the shifter is missing for some odd reason.  Speaking of which judging by the pedal layout this Camaro has the 10-speed automatic transmission.  Since then more and more diecast manufacturers have planned the new Camaro ZL1, including Motormax with 1:24 scale versions using the same color pallette as the Kinsmart ones, but so far this Kinsmart version is the best replica of the new Camaro ZL1 at the smallest size that you can get for now.

Pagani Huayra B.C.

Oh, and if that's not enough here's another car that knocks the Hot Wheels version out of the water on details, the Pagani Huayra.  I really did not expect Kinsmart to go as far as to replicate the Huayra, so I was pleasantly surprised that not only did they do it but they also managed to do the limited-edition B.C. model.  The Huayra B.C. is the extreme track-focused Huayra named after the late Benny Caiola, one of Pagani's first customers and a close friend.  The B.C. has lighter exhaust, more aerodynamic add-ons, new alloy wheels, and a stripped-out interior.  The style of the Huayra is still well-preserved on this track model, while the stripped-out interior still has that high-quality finish of other Huayra models.  The engine is the same 6.0L DOHC twin-turbo V-12 from Mercedes-Benz that produces 745 hp. and 812 ib-ft. of torque through the rear wheels by a seven-speed sequential manual transmission.  All 20 units were sold at a price of $2.5 million dollars.

Kinsmart did an amazing job with this Huayra, and it shows.  The yellow paint really stands out on this car along with the blacked-out multi-spoke wheels (the rears are recessed in more than the front) and other dark trim pieces.  The front has the four black slits that house the round headlights and signal lights, two flow-though scoops in the hood, and a lower bumper that hides the rather goofy look with a deep lower chin spoiler that has the car name stamped on one end and winglets that rise up from the splitter and also houses the LED running lights.  What truely amazes me is the fact that for such a low-end play toy for kids they managed to attach the front fender-mounted, rather thin exterior mirrors.  The side profile shows the lower black trim with side scoops, the door-mounted vents with side marker light, upper rear fender engine air vent, and on the roof the carbon fiber design is nicely done. 

At the rear the taillight housings are blacked out with round lenses, the carbon fiber roof ends in the silver quad central exhaust tips, a tall and fixated rear spoiler that replaces the retractable unit, and a larger lower diffuser with side extensions and Pagani and Huyara badging.  The car looks nicely done and quite amazing for such a low-buck diecast car!  Like the real car the doors open in a gullwing-style to show off the interior.  The front steering wheel is nicely done with the proper control layout and even the gauge cluster has the detailed round gauges.  Central controls are detailed and sit just below the two center air vents, supportive seats with a see-through slit on the back part, and the center console with parking brake and shifter are nicely done even if it lacks the full detailed look of the real car or similar Huayra models in higher scale (it gets difficult to make when the scale gets lower).  Just behind the seats you can see some of the engine bay, though it is mostly the brace support and the two intake runners.

Kinsmart never seizes to amaze me and yet again they do it again!