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The Tyco Turbo Porsche 962 is a radio controlled car manufactured by Taiyo of Japan, and released in the US, UK, and other countries worldwide in 1989.
Closeup of model 2619- 27 (27Mhz 1989) Tyco Turbo Porsche 962 in its box
Features and Performance
The 1989 model featured the following upgrades:
Modernized chassis, designed to take 9.6v Battery Packs as Taiyo/Tyco sought to increase their revenue streams by requiring purchase of this additional item.
A much improved Pistol Grip radio controller.
It shared the following features with earlier models:
Slick racing tires
Limited rear suspension
Full function radio control
The Tyco Porsche 962 was sold in 1988 and 1989, and came in 29Mhz Black/Red versions, and 49Mhz White versions (1988 model 2419 shown)
Recommendation
These single-motor versions of the 962 are simple, lower cost models which still provide plenty of speed and fun indoors, or on a smooth enough surface outdoors.
While they won't be as valuable as their dual-motor cousins, they're still beautiful cars with excellent performance, and sure to be part of many 80s kids nostalgia, making them a worthy part of any Tyco / Taiyo collection.
This average price is based on 8 sales we have recorded (max 10 shown).
Date
Price
Condition
Type
Title
10 Jun 2025
$125.99
Used
Buy
Porsche 962 tyco r/c taiyo built 1988 vintage turbo power -works great -complete
27 Oct 2024
$135.00
Used
Buy
Vintage tyco turbo porsche 962 htf&rare 1988
29 Jun 2023
$44.99
Used
Buy
1988 rc car tyco twin turbo 962 porsche car only *rare* 9.6 v
18 Jun 2023
$49.99
Used
Auction
1988 rc car tyco twin turbo 962 porsche w/ controller *rare* 9.6 v battery
27 Mar 2023
$139.99
Used
Or Best Offer
Vintage tyco porsche 962 miller high life twin turbo 9.6v lamborghini bandit
11 Mar 2023
$24.89
Used
Buy It Now
Vintage 1987 bandai japan 1/20 twin turbo porsche 962/956 advan rc car tyco
15 Jan 2023
$53.39
Used
Buy It Now
Vintage 1985 bandai japan 1/20 twin turbo porsche 962/956 advan rc car tyco issu
10 Nov 2022
$59.99
Used
Best offer accepted
Box very dirty, car okay.
Prices in USD. NIB = New In box, MIB = Mint in Box, EC = Excellent Condition, VGC = Very Good Condition, GC+ = Good condition plus, GC = Good condition, PC = Poor Condition. With Controller = Car with controller. With Box = Box, Car, and Controller. We make all efforts to ensure data is accurate, but cannot guarantee it is.
Information here is to the best of my knowledge at the time of writing, and is frequently updated and improved as I learn more. Contact Me for Feedback or Corrections.
