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product_id: 86189850
title: "Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Model Kit with Collector's Book"
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price: "€ 438.75"
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reviews_count: 11
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# Authentic Porsche engine sound LED sparkplug simulation 300-piece precision build Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Model Kit with Collector's Book

**Brand:** franzis
**Price:** € 438.75
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> ⚡ Own the legend: Build, display, and hear Porsche’s racing heart in motion!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Model Kit with Collector's Book by franzis
- **How much does it cost?** € 438.75 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/86189850-porsche-carrera-racing-engine-model-kit-with-collectors-book)

## Best For

- franzis enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted franzis brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Realism:** Watch pistons, crankshaft, and valves move in sync, powered by a motor with LED sparkplug effects.
- • **No Glue, No Fuss:** Easy screw-together assembly designed for professionals and enthusiasts alike—experience engineering without compromise.
- • **Authentic Soundscape:** Hear the original recorded engine roar that powered Porsche’s legendary racing victories.
- • **Iconic Engineering in Your Hands:** Build a 1:3 scale, 300-piece transparent Porsche Carrera engine model with motorized moving parts.
- • **Immersive Collector’s Experience:** Includes a full-color, large-format handbook straight from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart.

## Overview

The Franzis Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Model Kit is an officially licensed 1:3 scale, 300-piece build that recreates the iconic Porsche flat-4 engine with transparent motorized parts and LED sparkplug effects. Accompanied by a detailed collector’s handbook from the Porsche Museum, this kit offers an immersive, hands-on experience of Porsche’s engineering mastery, complete with authentic engine sounds and moving pistons, crankshaft, and valves. Perfect for millennial professionals craving a blend of technical sophistication and automotive heritage.

## Description

Product Description The myth of the Carrera engine! To this day, the model 547 Porsche racing engine is considered to be unique in the world of racing. This technical masterpiece was one of the reasons for the numerous Porsche racing victories in such legendary vehicles as the 356 or the 550 Spyder. With this unique kit, you can experience the model 547 engine masterpiece and build a transparent working model of the iconic ﬂat-4 horizontally opposed engine. Using the more than 300 parts you can build a detailed transparent engine model, with all parts moving just like in the real thing! The components are easy to assemble and screw together – no adhesive required. Set Contains: 300-piece, 1:3 scale model kit

Review: Great Model & Book/Understand Giant-Killer Engine/Coda - Great model of the engine that built Porsche's Giant-Killer reputation over the first 15+ years--Carrera back when Carrera meant something--nice book includes color history plus comprehensive detailed pictorial assembly instructions--understand how/why this engine dominated despite small displacement--Porsche Museum! Coda: I have now built 6 kits to match my IRL pic from Heinz Bade of him with 6 of Bruce Jennings' engines in his home garage. I am not a modeler but did dis-assemble one IRL after a fire. Most likely result is static/non-rotating model as the electric motor is weak & unable to overcome even the slightest binding/resistance--this was confirmed by one I gave to 12 yo boy & his grandfather. Nothing wrong with static model with all parts installed--you still have the authentic engine sound & can hear it better. To have a rotating model/most likely crankshaft-pistons only remove (1) fan belt--even free-spinning fan can be too much load (1 kit) (2) both small bevel drive gears at top of long shafts to heads (6 kits) (3) 8 valves & related small parts (1 kit) Experienced modelers willing to take kit as starting point can do much better--see other reviews. Weak motor & lack of precision parts unlike IRL confirmed by wide variation in rotation speed among the 6 kits. Still a worthwhile kit--your choice static model/parts removal/experience-great effort to overcome design flaws. Tech Note: dual ignition IRL requires each distributor to serve all 4 cylinders--2 cut-out switches on dash to test ignition systems separtely. Watch for lower prices/desertcart fulfillment if possible.
Review: This is a horrible kit. Buy it. - So why the 5-Star rating and the 'horrible kit' combination? From an experienced modeler's standpoint, everything you need to know about this model is clearly shown on the box, and, the flaws are as bad, or worse, as they look. Case in point, if you are the sort of builder who is put off by assembled parts that need filler putty to look even halfway acceptable, avoid this kit. Or, if you are the kind of modeler who expects parts to fit perfectly, run, don't walk away from this model. But, if you are at all interested in the interior workings of this complex four-cylinder Porsche concoction, this model will be as close as you can get to understanding the design of the rarest of the rare. There is a very informative, full-color, soft-bound booklet of 62 pages, produced by the Porsche Museum, that details the development of this motor. This section of the booklet precedes the 44 pages of assembly instructions, which are excellent. For me, though, the design and history of this giant-killer were especially interesting. I had a great time building this model and I chose to add paint here and there to highlight the bevel drive and other unique details (as shown in the photos). Of course, this meant spending an unreasonable amount of time working on this kit but, in the end, I am very satisfied with the result. It should be noted that separate exhaust parts to build a 356 street version of this kit are provided - as shown on the box - or there are a completely different set of parts to build the racing version (the version shown in my photos). And, just as an aside, in comparison to the earlier Porsche Museum 1/4 scale Flat-6 motor (which I have also built), this 1/3 scale rendition of the Flat-4 motor is so much more detailed it is well worth the price of admission. Have fun, people, this kit is awesome!

## Features

- Official Porsche licensed product; 300-piece, 1: 3 scale model kit
- Full color large format collector's handbook from the Porsche museum in Stuttgart
- Transparent engine body with motorised, moving parts; LED simulate sparkplugs firing.
- Crankshaft, pistons, valves - everything moves
- Original engine sound recorded from actual carrera

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0788YKWCX |
| Age Range (Description) | 10 years to 18 years |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Kit |
| Batteries | 3 AA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #358,244 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #372 in Toy Figure Cars |
| Brand | Franzis |
| Color | Colourful |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (209) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04019631675507 |
| Included Components | ['More than 300 pieces', 'Instruction manual'] |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 8.8 pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 11.42 x 11.02 x 11.02 inches |
| Item model number | 67550 |
| Language | German |
| Manufacturer | Franzis Verlag gmbh |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 10 - 18 years |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | Haynes Porsche Carrera Engine Kit |
| Number of Pieces | 300 |
| Product Dimensions | 11.42 x 11.02 x 11.02 inches |
| Release date | December 4, 2018 |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Set Name | Haynes |
| Size | 28.49 x 27.9 x 27.5 cm |
| Special Feature | Official Porsche licensed product; 300-piece, 1:3 scale model kit with full color large format collector's handbook, motorized and moving engine parts, original engine sound, and moving crankshaft, pistons, and valves. |
| Style | Classic |
| Theme | Auto |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** 10 years to 18 years
- **Brand:** Franzis
- **Color:** Colourful
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 11.42 x 11.02 x 11.02 inches
- **Theme:** Auto

## Images

![Porsche Carrera Racing Engine Model Kit with Collector's Book - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71VWaRU9KhL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is the engine rebuildable?**
A: Yeah, it's only good for about 50,000 miles, then it needs rebuilding.

**Q: I mean does it have spark lightening?**
A: Yes, the ignition wires have LEDs which are timed to simulate spark. Very cool!

**Q: Can be shipped to Colombia south america?**
A: I'm sorry this can only be shipped with th U.S.

**Q: Using this as a pattern. Can it be made to a running engine if one had the machines to do this?**
A: No.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Model & Book/Understand Giant-Killer Engine/Coda
*by T***1 on March 22, 2021*

Great model of the engine that built Porsche's Giant-Killer reputation over the first 15+ years--Carrera back when Carrera meant something--nice book includes color history plus comprehensive detailed pictorial assembly instructions--understand how/why this engine dominated despite small displacement--Porsche Museum! Coda: I have now built 6 kits to match my IRL pic from Heinz Bade of him with 6 of Bruce Jennings' engines in his home garage. I am not a modeler but did dis-assemble one IRL after a fire. Most likely result is static/non-rotating model as the electric motor is weak & unable to overcome even the slightest binding/resistance--this was confirmed by one I gave to 12 yo boy & his grandfather. Nothing wrong with static model with all parts installed--you still have the authentic engine sound & can hear it better. To have a rotating model/most likely crankshaft-pistons only remove (1) fan belt--even free-spinning fan can be too much load (1 kit) (2) both small bevel drive gears at top of long shafts to heads (6 kits) (3) 8 valves & related small parts (1 kit) Experienced modelers willing to take kit as starting point can do much better--see other reviews. Weak motor & lack of precision parts unlike IRL confirmed by wide variation in rotation speed among the 6 kits. Still a worthwhile kit--your choice static model/parts removal/experience-great effort to overcome design flaws. Tech Note: dual ignition IRL requires each distributor to serve all 4 cylinders--2 cut-out switches on dash to test ignition systems separtely. Watch for lower prices/Amazon fulfillment if possible.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a horrible kit. Buy it.
*by L***B on September 9, 2020*

So why the 5-Star rating and the 'horrible kit' combination? From an experienced modeler's standpoint, everything you need to know about this model is clearly shown on the box, and, the flaws are as bad, or worse, as they look. Case in point, if you are the sort of builder who is put off by assembled parts that need filler putty to look even halfway acceptable, avoid this kit. Or, if you are the kind of modeler who expects parts to fit perfectly, run, don't walk away from this model. But, if you are at all interested in the interior workings of this complex four-cylinder Porsche concoction, this model will be as close as you can get to understanding the design of the rarest of the rare. There is a very informative, full-color, soft-bound booklet of 62 pages, produced by the Porsche Museum, that details the development of this motor. This section of the booklet precedes the 44 pages of assembly instructions, which are excellent. For me, though, the design and history of this giant-killer were especially interesting. I had a great time building this model and I chose to add paint here and there to highlight the bevel drive and other unique details (as shown in the photos). Of course, this meant spending an unreasonable amount of time working on this kit but, in the end, I am very satisfied with the result. It should be noted that separate exhaust parts to build a 356 street version of this kit are provided - as shown on the box - or there are a completely different set of parts to build the racing version (the version shown in my photos). And, just as an aside, in comparison to the earlier Porsche Museum 1/4 scale Flat-6 motor (which I have also built), this 1/3 scale rendition of the Flat-4 motor is so much more detailed it is well worth the price of admission. Have fun, people, this kit is awesome!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good model of a Great Engine
*by K***N on May 31, 2022*

I am well-enough pleased by the quality of this kit. All of the parts fit well and there was no warpage. The clear plastic is nice quality and the tree sprue can be removed without any sign of that it was there. The black plastic parts sometimes have some light sink marks. The grey metallic plastic was not making me happy. It shows tree-sprue "wounds" that can't be gotten rid of (see the air intakes in the video). One day, I might putty and paint the visible gray parts (carbs, manifold, exhaust). It would look much better. The instructions are good and the kit reasonably easy to assemble, although you'll wish you had a third hand and a control to switch off gravity, on a few steps. They give you extra screws and springs, thank goodness. The only real negative about the kit is the ignition assembly. The two distributors with spark plugs come pre-assembled, and in my case, horribly tangled. It took me a good long while to untangle the mess. I think most people wouldn't have put in the time that I did. The spark plugs ("rods") are press-fit and can easily fall out of the motor. I wound up using a small (breakable) dab of superglue on each to keep them in place. The kit includes wire harness clips to dress the cables. Unfortunately, it only includes three of these. Why? You need an even number, whatever that might be. I decided to forego them and used black twist-ties instead, which looks better. Another negative is that when you run it, the whirring sound of the electric motor is quite loud, distracting from the recorded engine sounds. I think the only way to improve that would be to vibration-isolate the motor. That would be actual work. One last, unavoidable, negative is that you really cannot see some of the moving parts. They're just too buried under too many surfaces. The valves open and close, but I cannot them do so—only the valve stems being pushed down by the cams. Which is too bad, because that area of detail is pretty neat.

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