Porsche 956 Newman
Unassembled plastic model kit
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and is no longer available.List price: $49.00You pay: $33.39(All prices in U.S. Dollars)Manufacturer: Tamiya Models and PaintsStock Number: TAM 24049Scale: 1/24View all products of type "Porsche 956" This model kit requires assembly. Cement, paint and other construction materials not included unless specifically stated in the description.
This is a 1/24 scale model of the Newman Porsche 956. It is modeled after the winning car of the 24 Hours of Le Mans from 1984, which coincidentally was the same year that "Jump" from Van Halen became the years anthem hit song of the year. History of full size car: Since the team's founding in 1978, Joest Racing has achieved numerous successes in motorsport. The team was notable for campaigning Porsche racing cars in the 1980s, one of which was the Porsche 956 that was entered in the 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans. This car was powered by Porsche's traditional 6-cylinder boxer DOHC 4-valve turbocharged engine which put out over 600hp. The cowlings featured prominent New Man sponsor markings and a distinctive yellow, black, and white livery. The car went on to claim overall victory at Le Mans that year as well as in the subsequent year.
Specs & Features
- 1/24 scale plastic assembly kit.
- The 6-cylinder boxer engine and 2-piece intercooler can be displayed even after assembly by removing the engine cowling.
- Front/rear double wishbone suspension and monocoque chassis details.
- Synthetic rubber tires.
- Decals are included to depict the No.7 and No.8 machines.