Porsche purists will appreciate Italeri's three 1/24 scale Porsche icons: 911 Turbo, 944S and the 928 S4.

Porsche purists will appreciate Italeri's three 1/24 scale Porsche icons. Porsche 911 Turbo (#553675); Porsche 944S (#553659); Porsche 928 S4 (#553656). Leading the trio of kits is the 911 Turbo, perhaps the best known sports coupe in the world. Introduced in 1975 with a 2994cc engine, Italeri has captured the original with 84 precision parts featuring molded-in color, real rubber tires and gleaming
chromed wheels.

The silhouette is spot on with wide wheel arches to accommodate the large tires and the well known rear "Whale Tail" spoiler. The rear engine compartment cover opens to reveal a detailed engine so authentic you can almost feel the exhilarating acceleration. From its rack and pinion steering to a faithfully reproduced instrument panel and interior detail, this kit raises the bar on accuracy.

The other two Porsche releases, the sleek 928 S4 with 86 parts and the 944 S with 91 parts are similarly convincing. Both feature spot on engine compartment details, chromed wheels, rubber tires and molded in color.


PORSCHE 911 TURBO
Scale: 1/24
Item # 553675
Price: $39.00

Certainly, the Porsche 911 is the best known sports car in the world. The evolution of this car began in the late '60s and through a series of extensive redesign and continuous technology upgrades is still present in current versions. The model 911 Turbo was introduced in 1975 with an engine of 2994 cc. With the assistance of the turbocharger and intercooler could offer power of 260hp. Over the years a series of technical and stylistic improvements were introduced that have made this car, characterized by broad wheel arches and the large wing, an authentic symbol of the ultimate sports cars.

PORSCHE 944 S
Scale: 1/24
Item # 553659
Price: $39.00

The Porsche 944 was produced from 1982 to 1991 and was an evolution of the model 924 maintaining the aesthetic line. The car was originally equipped with a fuel injection engine from 2479 cc capable of delivering power of 163 hp. and made according to the Transaxle concept (rear engine and front shifter). The 944 was produced in different versions with different engines and extensive redesign of the interior in coupe and convertible configurations. In particular, the S variant, introduced in 1987, was equipped with a 16 valve engine generating 189hp and able to achieve speeds from 0 to 100 km /h in 7.2 seconds. 9800 were built.


PORSCHE 928 S4
Scale: 1/24
Item # 553656
Price: $39.00

The Porsche 928 was introduced in 1977. Made with a new body with a large tailgate, the new car was equipped with a new aluminum V8 engine with electronic fuel injection, capable of delivering power of 235hp. Designed according to the formula "Transaxle", with front engine and rear gearbox, the car was also equipped with independent suspension and Weissach rear axle type, optimized to reduce understeer. The S4 version was produced in 1986, and was characterized by a more powerful engine that delivered 330hp. This model remained in production until 1995.

Thanks to Ronelyne of MRC for the update.