Porsche Carrera 547 - folding engine model

Porsche Carrera 547 Boxer Engine Model Kit

Build a 4-cylinder Boxer 547 model of the Porsche Carrera racing engine

A dream for motorsports fans: the legendary Type 547 power unit from Porsche is still regarded today as a technical masterpiece in the world of racing sports. With this kit, you'll build a detailed, transparent model of an engine with all the parts moving around, just like in a real engine.

Show that the engineer is in you! Components can be easily joined and screwed together - no glue required. Create your own 4-cylinder Porsche boxer engine with detailed step-by-step instructions. With detailed instructions in Polish, nothing can go wrong.

Become an expert! The book contains extensive knowledge of the Porsche company, the origins of the racing sport in the forge of sports cars and the Type 547 engine. This will help you understand the technical interrelationships and learn the history of the creation and development of this engine.

Carrera racing engine type 547 is a legend of sports car manufacturer Porsche of Zuffenhausen. Created in collaboration with the Porsche Museum, FRANZIS Verlag presents the technical masterpiece as a 1:3 scale kit, ideal for the desk. The engine was one of the reasons for Porsche's many racing victories in the 1950s. i 60. In the 1970s in legendary vehicles such as the 356 and 550 Spyder. With this model, the performance of the legendary "vertical shaft engine" becomes tangible - a fascinating technological project for every car fan and Porsche enthusiast. Build a Carrera engine in about 4 hours!

The Type 547 racing unit was the first Porsche engine developed specifically for racing. The 110-hp, 1.5-liter engine, developed under the leadership of Ernst Fuhrmann, was distinguished by its revolutionary design, compact construction, and high durability.

Summary:

• Over 300 parts
• Dimensions of the model when assembled approx. 34 x 25.5 x 31 cm
• Scale 1:3
• The transparent housing provides a view of how the engine works inside
• Pistons and valves... everything is moving
• Sound module with original engine sound
• Made and compiled in collaboration with and with the permission of Dr. Ing. Ing. H.c. F. Porsche AGEngine model designed and developed by John Anson
• Operating instructions in Polish, English and German
• Book about the model in English and German
• Construction time: approx. 4 hours

Customer reviews of Haynes models:

1. "The finished model shows moving parts, it's very realistic, even the candle lights have to be set in the right order for the engine to work. Once the assembly is complete, you press the starter and admire the engine's performance. Ideal for car and automotive enthusiasts. Although a bit expensive, definitely worth the price."
2. "An excellent construction kit, illustrating the principles of the engine. The perfect gift for young mechanics."
3. "The kids at home had a great time building the Haynes engine. Although it took them a while because it requires focus, the biggest plus is that it teaches the principles of the engine in a simple way. Learning through experience is the best"
4. "I built this model together with my children. I myself was surprised how much I learned in the process."

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