Thames & Kosmos V8 Race Car

Car nuts, future mechanics, and engineers of all ages gear up for an epic automotive adventure in a super satisfying V8 model car build! Clever tweens and teens build their very own model race car from the inside out, module by module. As they snap each piece into place, kiddos uncover the amazing secrets of how cars steer, shift, and speed through the streets. They'll create a working four-speed manual transmission with reverse and neutral, a drive wheel torque differential for better traction and handling around curves, shock absorbing suspensions, and of course a visible V8 engine complete with a crankshaft, pistons, and exhaust fan. An adjustable steering wheel can be installed for left- or right-hand side driving. A 40-page full-color manual guides the build step by step and teaches key mechanical engineering concepts like gears and engines. Once built, kids Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included. From Thames & Kosmos, for ages 10+ yrs.