{"product_id":"v8-race-car","title":"Thames \u0026 Kosmos V8 Race Car","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"desktop-product-accordion-1\" class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom ui-accordion-content-active\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCar nuts and engineers of all ages, gear up for an epic automotive adventure! Build your very own model race car from the inside out. As you snap each piece into place, you’ll uncover the amazing secrets of how cars steer, shift, and speed through the streets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn adjustable steering wheel can be installed for left- or right-hand side driving. The sleek vintage design is sure to impress. A 40-page full-color manual guides the build and teaches key mechanical engineering concepts like gears and engines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpertly engineered model includes a real, working four-speed manual transmission, eight-cylinder engine, rear wheel differential, left- and right-hand drive steering, and shock-absorbing suspension\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely visible engine allows you to see firsthand how the parts work together\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun and unique building experience with authentic automotive components\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ui-accordion-header ui-state-default ui-accordion-icons ui-accordion-header-active accordion-header-active ui-state-active ui-corner-top\" role=\"tab\" id=\"ui-id-2\" aria-controls=\"desktop-product-accordion-2\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ui-accordion-header-icon ui-icon ui-icon-triangle-1-s ui-icon-contract\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"desktop-product-accordion-2\" class=\"ui-accordion-content ui-helper-reset ui-widget-content ui-corner-bottom accordion-content-active\" aria-labelledby=\"ui-id-2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAges: 10+\u003cbr\u003eExperiments: 7\u003cbr\u003ePiece Count: 233\u003cbr\u003eManual Pages: 40\u003cbr\u003eProduct Dimensions: 10 x 11 x 3.9 in.\u003cbr\u003eProduct Weight: 1.4 lbs.\u003cbr\u003eManual Dimensions: 7.1 x 10.2 in.\u003cbr\u003eBatteries Required: AAA (2)\u003cbr\u003eCountry of Origin: Taiwan\u003cbr\u003eYear Released: 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Kosmos","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51856785342760,"sku":"210000027156","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0866\/2345\/3480\/files\/620403_V8-3Dbox-Front_720x_f72f303f-a040-4058-846e-7d412ff5913c.webp?v=1779802519","url":"https:\/\/littlepickles.com\/products\/v8-race-car","provider":"Little Pickles Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}