Pistons & Cylinders Porsche 547

The Carrera Type 547 racing engine is a legend of the Porsche sports car forge. In the 1950s and 1960s, this technical masterpiece propelled vehicles such as the 356 and 550 Spyder to numerous racing victories, thus laying the foundation for the Porsche legend. With this package, you can build a transparent functional model of the four-cylinder boxer engine from 1953 in around six hours. The transparent functional model as a kit was developed together with the Porsche Museum based on original drawings. The more than 300 plastic components, some of which are movable, plug and screw together to form your own Carrera racing engine in around six hours. No gluing is necessary; an enjoyable model building experience is thus guaranteed! The jackshafts, pistons and valves move in true-to-life interaction. Even the ignition sparks in the cylinders are simulated by LEDs. The transparent housing parts make the mechanics of the engine and the engine structure visible and comprehensible from the outside. The integrated sound module with original Porsche engine sound is another highlight of this faithfully detailed replica of the technical masterpiece from Zuffenhausen. Engine: The Carrera Type 547 racing engine was Porsche’s first engine developed specifically for racing. The development team headed by Ernst Fuhrmann designed this revolutionary power unit with a particular focus on compact construction combined with great robustness. The boxer engine’s initial 110 hp and 1.5-liter displacement have driven various Porsche race cars to numerous legendary successes since 1953. Conclusion: The Carrera racing engine kit brings the Type 547 bevel engine to your desk as a transparent functional model on a scale of approx. 1:3. The screwed and plugged model makes the functioning of the legendary Fuhrmann engine tangible – a fascinating technology project for young and old.