Tamiya Porsche 911 Turbo '88 (1/24) 24279

Tamiya Plastic Model Kit Porsche 911 Turbo '88 (1/24) 24279 The 1988 Porsche 911 Turbo, known as the 930 Turbo, represents the pinnacle of Porsche's air-cooled era with its bold styling and thrilling performance. Tamiya's 1/24 scale model kit faithfully recreates the distinctive wide body, flared wheel arches, and signature whale-tail spoiler, offering modellers the chance to build a true automotive icon. Accurately moulded body capturing the 911 Turbo’s iconic silhouette Detailed interior with dashboard, seats, and steering components Authentic chassis and suspension detail Realistic wheels and tyres true to the period Clear parts for windscreen, windows, and light covers Decals for authentic badging and markings This model is ideal for enthusiasts who appreciate classic sports cars, providing an engaging build that results in a display-worthy replica of the legendary 930 Turbo. History: Introduced in the mid-1970s and refined over the years, the Porsche 911 Turbo quickly became one of the most recognisable and thrilling sports cars in the world. The 1988 model, part of the final years of the original 930 series, featured a 3.3-litre turbocharged flat-six engine producing around 300 horsepower. This allowed the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in under five seconds, an astonishing figure for its time. Its combination of aggressive styling, rear-engine layout, and turbocharged performance made it both a road-going marvel and a challenging driver’s car. Today, the 1988 911 Turbo remains a highly prized collector’s vehicle, admired for its raw driving experience and unmistakable design.

Tamiya branded ready-to-assemble plastic precision static model kit. It is supplied unpainted and is ideal for model makers and painters! Required to complete: cement, paint and finishing supplies. This is a 1/24 scale plastic assembly kit of the Porsche 911 Turbo '88. 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. Ideal for model builders and hobbyists to recreate the iconic Porsche sports car. A handy booklet with build instructions is included within the box.