Overview
The Tamiya 1/24 Porsche 959 is a detailed plastic model kit of one of the most technologically advanced supercars ever built. When introduced in 1986, the 959 was the fastest street-legal production car in the world, featuring groundbreaking technologies that would influence automotive engineering for decades.
Developed from Porsche's Group B rally program, the 959 featured a twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, advanced all-wheel-drive system with computer-controlled torque split, and composite body panels. With only 337 road cars produced, the 959 remains one of the most coveted collector vehicles.
Key Features
- Revolutionary 959 body design accurately reproduced
- Distinctive integrated rear spoiler
- Wide fender flares with NACA ducts
- Detailed twin-turbo flat-six engine
- 959-specific hollow spoke wheels
- Leather interior with period details
- Kevlar and composite body details
Performance Benefits
- Accurate supercar proportions
- Realistic suspension details
- Synthetic rubber tires
- Detailed engine bay
- Metal-plated trim parts
Usage Notes
- Recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers
- Requires plastic cement, paint, and finishing supplies
- Guards Red or Grand Prix White are classic options
- Polishing essential for supercar finish
Technical Specs
- Scale: 1/24
- Series: 1/24 Sports Car Series No. 065
- Tamiya Item Number: 24065
What's Included
- Plastic model parts on sprues
- Clear parts for lights and windows
- Metal-plated parts
- Synthetic rubber tires
- Decal sheet
- Illustrated assembly instructions
Needed to Complete
- Plastic model cement
- Hobby knife and cutting tools
- Tamiya spray paints or acrylic paints
- Paint brushes or airbrush
- Polishing compounds
Summary
The Tamiya Porsche 959 model kit celebrates one of automotive history's most significant supercars. A must-have for Porsche enthusiasts and collectors of groundbreaking automotive technology.
