{"product_id":"v8-race-car","title":"V8 RACE CAR","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThames \u0026amp; Kosmos V8 Race Car – STEM Engineering Kit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🏎️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild It, Engineer It, and Get Ready to Race!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Take an exciting journey into the world of automotive engineering with the Thames \u0026amp; Kosmos V8 Race Car STEM Kit! This hands-on building adventure lets young engineers and car enthusiasts construct their very own working model race car while discovering the fascinating mechanics that make real vehicles move.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeaturing an impressive visible eight-cylinder V8 engine, this model allows builders to explore how crankshafts, pistons, and exhaust systems work together. But the excitement doesn't stop there! Assemble a functioning four-speed manual transmission with reverse and neutral, a rear-wheel torque differential for improved cornering, and shock-absorbing suspension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe adjustable steering system can even be configured for either left-hand or right-hand driving! With 233 pieces and a detailed, 40-page full-color instruction manual, this kit combines an exciting building challenge with valuable lessons in mechanical engineering, gears, engines, and automotive design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for aspiring mechanics, future engineers, and anyone who loves cars, this V8 Race Car delivers an unforgettable combination of creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on STEM learning! 🔧⚙️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⭐ Product Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorking V8 Engine:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Features a visible eight-cylinder engine with crankshaft, moving pistons, and exhaust fan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-Speed Transmission:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Functional manual transmission featuring four forward gears, reverse, and neutral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTorque Differential:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Working rear-wheel differential designed to improve traction and handling around corners.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock-Absorbing Suspension:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Explore how vehicle suspension helps absorb bumps and impacts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable Steering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Configure the steering system for either left-hand or right-hand driving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHands-On STEM Learning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Introduces mechanical engineering concepts, gears, engines, and automotive systems.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed Instructions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Includes an illustrated, 40-page full-color manual with step-by-step building instructions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImpressive Display Model:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Finished race car features a sleek, vintage-inspired design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📦 Contents List\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e233 construction pieces and mechanical components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eV8 engine components, including crankshaft and pistons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-speed manual transmission components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear-wheel torque differential components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShock-absorbing suspension components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjustable steering assembly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWheels, tires, gears, and connecting components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel car body and chassis components.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-page full-color illustrated instruction manual.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📋 Product Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thames \u0026amp; 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Kosmos V8 Race Car! From its working V8 engine to its functional transmission and adjustable steering, this incredible STEM kit offers hours of educational building fun. It's an excellent gift for curious kids, aspiring engineers, budding mechanics, and automobile enthusiasts!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder yours today from Lee's Toy \u0026amp; Hobby and put your engineering skills into high gear!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 🏁🏎️🔩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note: Assembly is required. 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