OWI Super Solar Race Car Kit - Solar Powered

by OWI

Product Features

• High efficiency solar panel and motor zip this little Racer along
• Control its speed by shielding its power source from light
• Easy to assemble
• Solar Powered
• OWI is the premier line of educational electronics and robotics kits

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 1.5 x 6.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000WWV4MY
• Item model number: OWI-MSK671
• Manufacturer recommended age: 10 - 15 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #16,612 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
  • #11 in Toys & Games > Learning & Education > Solar
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Surprising Speed -- This little racer harnesses rays of light and transforms it into energy by using a high performance engine that is powered by the sun. -- Control its speed by depressing the brakes or shielding its power source from light. -- The Super Solar Racing Car is easy to assemble and does not require any batteries. No tools are needed to build this 2" x 1 1/2" x 1/2" Solar Car. -- The solar panel s output can reach up to 1.1V x 50mA.

Product Description

ZOOOOOOMM! Super Solar Racing Car has surprising speed. In fact, you might catch yourself saying, Woo Wee that little sucker must be super charged with one of those fancy high performance engines. If you did, in fact, think such a thought, you are partly correct. One source of such power is derived from the suns powerful rays of light. Thank goodness you can control this speedster from any dangerous mishaps by shielding its power source and immediately depressing its brakes to stop. Super Solar Racing Car is easy to assemble and demonstrates alternative energy principles. No batteries and tools required and less than a dozen parts to assemble. Recommended for ages 9 and up.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars tiny, March 26, 2011

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= Durability:1.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: OWI Super Solar Race Car Kit - Solar Powered (Toy)

This thing is really, really small. Matchbox car-sized, and that makes for sort of frustrating assembly as you mess with those little bitty parts. It also makes for a less impressive demonstration for the class. Works as advertised, I can't deny that. What they could do, if they want to avoid disapointing folks, is put a coin in the picture for an idea of the size of this little thing.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awsome toy, August 24, 2010

A Kid's Review

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: OWI Super Solar Race Car Kit - Solar Powered (Toy)

I dissagree with the oter review i bought this and it has taken a beating.The only thing thats bad is that the solar plate will come off the sticky tape but its still a great toy i am going to get more.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars OWI Solar Car, April 9, 2011

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= Durability:3.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: OWI Super Solar Race Car Kit - Solar Powered (Toy)

Great car and less fragile than some other solar cars, but had troubles with the wiring in it. Overall, great price, educational value, and fun.