Description

Back in 1975 the Porsche 911 Turbo was the esteemed German car maker’s first turbo engine road car, with a KKK turbocharger and horizontally-opposed six-cylinder 3-liter engine providing 260hp. From 1978 that became a 3.3-liter powerplant with 300hp and the car became more pronounced visually, with cues such as a prominent rear wing and wider tires.

This is a 1/24 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 179mm, width; 77mm, height: 54mm. ★The iconic 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo form with prominent rear fenders and rear wing is captured in style. ★Separate parts for the exhaust system and suspension arms add extra detail to the underside. ★The sporty interior is realistically rendered. ★Solid synthetic rubber tires feature tread patterns. ★Metal transfers recreate mirror surfaces and turbo logo.

Tamiya proudly releases the Porsche 911 Turbo, further expanding our line of Porsche 911 series of models. Famed as the culmination of the 911 series, the Turbos impressive design and performance made it the most well known member of the 911 series. The 911 Turbo debuted in 1975 as Porsche’s first street model to feature a turbo engine. The air-cooled, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder engine featured a KKK turbocharger, 3 liter displacement and 260 hp output. Models built after 1978 featured upgraded engine displacement and output of 3.3 liters and 300 hp respectively. The 911 Turbos distinctive style, with its large-size rear wing and front and rear overfenders, coupled with its reliable performance grabbed the attention of car enthusiasts around the world.