Tamiya America, Inc 1/12 Porsche 935 "Martini"

Product Features

• This is a fully-detailed 1/12 scale assembly kit
• Front and rear hoods, as well as the doors can all be opened to reveal the detailed engine bay and interior
• The photo-etched parts and metal transfer set bring out the unique characteristics of the Porsche
• The suspension is also accurately reproduced. Combine this with the photo-etched brake discs for greater realism
• The seatbelt, which has not been reproduced until now, can be depicted with both photoetched and cloth parts

Overview

The Porsche 935 racing model based on the 930 turbo and was developed in accordance with the FIA Group 5 rules. It had a turbocharger made by KKK, and a flat-6 2857cc motor which had a maximum output of 590ps. At the 1976 World Championships, it was involved in all seven races. At first, they recorded overwhelming victories in races throughout the world. Later there was an intercooler problem which led to a troubled season for Porsche, but they were able to win the championship in the end.