Tamiya 58521 - 1/12 Newman Joest Porsche 956 RM-01 Racing Kit  [58521]

Return of an Icon: Newman Joest Racing Porsche 956 Replica

The Tamiya 58521 - 1/12 RC Newman Joest Racing Porsche 956 honours the car that won the 1984 Le Mans 24 Hours. Built on the RM-01 chassis, this kit balances period-correct detail with practical race chassis design, making it appealing to hobbyists focused on both display and club track use.

RM-01 Chassis Details

The RM-01 chassis is laid out for straightforward assembly and predictable handling. It uses a 2.5mm FRP lower deck for a stiff base and a resin gear case sized for the supplied Type 380 motor, while the stock motor plate can be removed to accept a 540 upgrade when you want more straight-line pace.

Pivot-Ball Link Rear Setup

The pivot-ball link rear (PBLR) suspension adds fine-tune capability with a central pivot ball, plus pitch and roll dampers and side links for precise chassis control. Builders can fit roll springs to the side link pivots to dial in more roll stiffness for different circuit surfaces.

Authentic Body and Livery

Tamiya replicated the Porsche 956 profile in polycarbonate, with a full decal sheet for the Newman Joest colour scheme and a driver torso to complete the race-ready presentation. The body keeps the model lightweight and true to the original lines.

The Tamiya 58521 Porsche 956 kit fits modellers who value period accuracy and tunable handling. From a first 1/12 build to a refined club racer, the RM-01 platform is forgiving and upgrade-friendly.