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V8 Race Car

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$28.79 $39.99 In stock

Buckle up, gearheads! Ready to become a backyard engineer? Snap together your own V8 race car and watch the magic happen—literally. Build a fully functional four-speed manual transmission with reverse, a torque-sensing differential that grips curves like a pro, real shock absorbers, and a show-stopping V8 engine with visible pistons and crankshaft spinning away. Twist the adjustable steering wheel left or right, and you're ready to roll. The vintage racer design turns heads, while the 40-page color manual unlocks the secrets of how cars actually work. Perfect for curious minds who want to learn engineering the fun way—one satisfying snap at a time.

From Thames & Kosmos, for ages 10 and up

Customer Reviews (4.4 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Aurora E. ★★★★★

My nephew and I spent a whole rainy afternoon snapping this together, and the look on his face when the four-speed manual actually clicked into reverse was priceless. It's sturdy enough that he hasn't broken it yet, which says a lot.

Charlotte ★★★★★

The four-speed manual with reverse actually clicks through every gear with a satisfying snap—my kid and I rebuilt it three times already. It’s way more engaging than any static model we’ve tried, and the transmission really functions, not just for show.

Lily K. ★★★★★

The snap-together build is surprisingly satisfying, and actually getting reverse to engage after I finished the four-speed gearbox gave me a real sense of accomplishment. It’s a solid little engineering project that doesn’t need a single tool.