Lego creates replica McLaren P1 supercar
The McLaren P1 hybrid supercar from Lego is a 1:8 scale model. Photos: Lego
Most of us can’t afford the real McLaren P1 hybrid supercar but Lego has made it easier to say you own one thanks to a replica 1:8 scale model.
The British supercar maker McLaren Automotive and Lego Group have again partnered up to create an iconic McLaren, with it priced from £389.99 (NZ$834) and available online or at official stores.
The real P1 leveraged McLaren's advanced motorsport-based engineering, featuring ground-breaking advances in weight reduction, packaging, high-speed performance, powertrain and aerodynamics.
Created to be 'the best driver's car in the world on both road and track', the P1 is recognised as a landmark both for McLaren and the development of high-performance hybrid vehicles.
Unveiled as part of the Lego Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series, the all-new 1:8 scale P1 has 3,893 elements and each car features a unique serial number which unlocks special behind-the-scenes content.
The P1 has 3,893 elements and each car features a unique serial number.
The model has a 7-speed gearbox with 2 shifter drums, suspension, a V8 piston engine, an adjustable rear wing, and opening dihedral doors with advanced mechanisms - all guaranteeing an immersive building experience from start to finish that is authentic to the real McLaren P1.
The model was created by the Lego Technic design team in close collaboration with McLaren Automotive and both teams were focused on implementing as much cutting-edge functionality in the model as possible.
"It's amazing to see so many of the elements from the original P1 brought to life by the Lego … I hope this collaboration inspires the next generation of designers and engineers to push the boundaries of automotive innovation," said Tobias Sühlmann Chief Design Officer, McLaren Automotive
Kasper Rene Hansen, Designer, Lego Group, said ‘from the exterior with aerodynamic shapes to the interior and V8 piston engine - the real McLaren P1 is an incredible car. We wanted to capture these details in the best way possible with our Lego Technic model and we did not want to compromise in any way.”
The Lego Technic McLaren P1 set will be available at www.LEGO.com/McLaren and Lego Stores from August 1, 2024.
