Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Kit

Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Kit in 1:3 Scale—Build the Legendary Central-Shaft Engine

Porsche Engine Kit: This transparent, working model kit was developed in collaboration with the Porsche Museum based on original drawings. You’ll snap and screw together the more than 300 plastic parts—some of which are movable—into your very own Carrera racing engine in about six hours. No glue is required—guaranteeing an enjoyable model-building experience! The crankshafts, pistons, and valves move in realistic coordination. Even the ignition sparks in the cylinders are simulated by LEDs. The transparent housing parts make the engine’s mechanics and structure visible and tangible from the outside. The integrated sound module featuring the original Porsche engine sound is another highlight of this highly detailed replica of the technical masterpiece from Zuffenhausen.

The first Porsche racing engine …

The Type 547 Carrera racing engine was the first engine Porsche developed specifically for racing. The development team, led by Ernst Fuhrmann, designed this revolutionary engine with a particular focus on a compact design combined with exceptional robustness. Starting in 1953, this boxer engine—initially producing 110 PS and featuring a 1.5-liter displacement—powered various Porsche race cars to numerous legendary victories. The Carrera Racing Engine Kit brings the Type 547 central-shaft engine to your desk as a transparent working model on a scale of approximately 1:3. With this model—assembled using screws and snap-fit parts—the inner workings of the legendary Fuhrmann engine become tangible—a fascinating engineering project for young and old alike.

An engine model you can touch and marvel at

Treat yourself to a piece of Porsche racing history for your home! Start by assembling the engine, then marvel at the rich detail and how the camshafts and valves work. Show your family and friends that you’ve got what it takes to be an engineer, and let’s get started!

+ Authentic engine sound thanks to the built-in sound module

+ Transparent case for a fascinating view inside

+ Crankshafts, pistons, valves … everything is moving

+ Ignition sparks are simulated using LEDs

+ Includes a stand for display

– Model dimensions: 275 mm wide x 280 mm high x 270 mm deep
– Manufactured with the approval of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
– Motor model designed and developed by John Anson.
– Also required: 3x 1.5V batteries (AA type)
– Not suitable for children under 14 years of age!

The perfect gift for all Porsche fans

Treat yourself or your loved ones to this Porsche engine model kit. Experience the fascination of engine technology: crankshafts, pistons, valves… everything moves. And thanks to the transparent design, you can see everything. Car, Porsche, and racing fans will be thrilled!

High-quality companion book

Produced in collaboration with the Porsche Museum, this 112-page companion book offers a fascinating insight into the development history and engineering of the original Type 547 engine. Numerous illustrations and drawings from the Porsche Museum’s archives bring the work of Ernst Fuhrmann’s development team to life and trace the origins of Porsche’s racing engines. The book also provides a detailed and richly illustrated account of the numerous racing victories achieved with this legendary engine. In addition to comprehensive background information, the companion book includes detailed, illustrated step-by-step instructions that guide you through the assembly of the model. With this Porsche engine model kit, you can assemble the more than 300 parts into a fully functional Carrera engine for your desk in about six hours.

Note:

• Manufactured with the permission of Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
• Motor model designed and developed by John Anson.
• Also required: 3 x 1.5V batteries (AA)
• Not suitable for children under 14!