Tamiya Porsche 911 Turbo ’88

Description

Famed as the culmination of the 911 series, the Porsche 911 Turbo 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-litre displacement and 260bhp output. Models built after 1978 featured upgraded engine displacement and output of 3.3 litres and 300bhp respectively. The 911 Turbo’s distinctive style, with its large-size rear wing and front and rear over-fenders, coupled with its reliable performance, grabbed the attention of car enthusiasts around the world.

About The Model

• 1/24 scale assembly kit of the 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo
• Highly detailed static display model faithfully recreates Turbo’s impressive style
• Model features all-new body design to accommodate Turbo’s extra wide tyres
• Underside of model features realistic engine detailing with separately moulded exhaust pipe
• Synthetic rubber tyres feature realistic tread pattern
• Metal transfers used for mirrors and logo