Porsche Carrera 4-cylinder Boxer 547 racing engine kit

Build a detailed model of the legendary 547 Boxer engine from the Porsche Carrera.

A dream for motorsport fans: the legendary 547 racing engine from Porsche is still considered a technical masterpiece in the world of racing. With this set, you can build a detailed, transparent engine model in which all the parts move just like in a real engine.

Show the engineer in you: the components can be easily connected and screwed together – without glue. With detailed step-by-step instructions, you will create your own 4-cylinder Porsche boxer engine. With detailed instructions, nothing can go wrong.

Become an expert: the book provides extensive knowledge about the Porsche company, the early racing sport at the forge of sports cars and the 547 engine. This will help you understand the technical connections and learn about the history of engine development.

The Carrera Type 547 racing engine is a legend from the Zuffenhausen-based sports car manufacturer Porsche. Created in cooperation with the Porsche Museum, FRANZIS Verlag presents this technical masterpiece as a 1:3 scale kit for your home office desk. The engine was one of the reasons for Porsche's numerous racing victories in the 1950s and 1960s in legendary vehicles such as the 356 and 550 Spyder. With this model, the operation of the legendary "vertical shaft engine" becomes tangible - a fascinating technology project for every car fan and Porsche enthusiast. Build a Carrera engine in about six hours!

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

The set in brief

• Over 300 parts
• Model dimensions approx. 34 x 25.5 x 31 cm
• Scale 1:3 - 275mm wide x 280mm high x 270mm deep
• The transparent housing provides a view of how the engine works inside
• Pistons and valves... everything moves
• Sound module with original engine sound
• Made and developed in cooperation and with the consent of Dr. Eng. Ing. HcF Porsche AG
• Engine model designed and developed by John Anson
• User manual in English and German
• Book in English and German
• Instructions in Polish
• Construction time: approx. 3 hours

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