Porsche 911 Boxer
A Porsche 911 flat-six engine model kit. Its transparent casing lets you observe the pistons, crankshaft and valves in motion.
€209incl. VAT
Explore this engine 
Type 547
Officially licensed Porsche product.
A Type 547 four-cylinder racing engine model kit. Transparent components reveal the mechanism of the design developed by Ernst Fuhrmann.
€209per kit, incl. VAT
Explore the engine's history- Recommended age
- 14+
- Assembled dimensions
- 27,5 × 28,5 × 28 cm
- Power supply
- 3 × 1.5 V AA batteries, required separately
- Included
- Book with assembly instructions
Type 547. The engineering of Ernst Fuhrmann.
Designed by Ernst Fuhrmann, the Type 547 was a flat-four developed for motorsport. During its first tests in 1953, the 1.5-litre engine produced 110 PS at 6,200 rpm. Its distinctive feature was a valve train with four overhead camshafts driven by vertical shafts.
The vertical shafts transferred drive from the crankshaft to the camshafts in the cylinder heads, providing precise valve timing at high engine speeds. Building the model lets you explore this layout and observe how its moving parts work together.
Engine history in Porsche NewsroomOriginal engine specifications.
- First engine test
- 1953
- Original displacement
- 1.5 l
- Original power output
- 110 PS
From Porsche's history.
The Carrera name commemorates Porsche's successes in Mexico's Carrera Panamericana race. Initially associated with the Type 547 racing engine, it later became part of the name of the road-going 356 A Carrera.
The engineering up close.
Porsche Carrera Type 547
Explore the engine's construction.
Assemble the individual components yourself, following the assembly instructions in the book included with the kit.
Explore the other engines.
Officially licensed Porsche models.
Each one is yours to assemble.
Porsche 911 Turbo
A model of the engine from the first production Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0. Assemble it yourself to explore the boxer layout and its distinctive pipework.
€209incl. VAT
Explore this engine An engine
with its own display case.
We are planning to pair Porsche engine kits with XPSD display cases, giving your finished model a place to be displayed.
Bundle prices and details will be announced once the offer is ready. The displayed price covers the engine kit only.
Explore XPSD display casesBefore
you start building.
Building for yourself, together, or as a gift? Start by choosing a design and checking the recommended age.
Is this a real engine?
This is an engine model kit with moving parts and a sound module. It is not a combustion engine designed to power a vehicle.
What does the kit include?
The parts for your chosen model and a book with assembly instructions. Three 1.5 V AA batteries are also needed to run it.
Who are these kits for?
For ages 14 and up, with an interest in Porsche, mechanics and model building. This recommendation applies to all three featured kits.
Is this a good Christmas gift?
Yes, for someone interested in Porsche and mechanics who enjoys building things. Consider the recommended age of 14+ and the additional batteries required to run the model.
Will engine kits be available with an XPSD display case?
We are planning engine kits bundled with an XPSD display case. Pricing and details have not been confirmed yet. The displayed price covers the engine kit only, without a display case.
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To your own engine.
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