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The British supercar maker McLaren Automotive and LEGO have teamed up to create a brick-based version of the automotive firm’s pioneering hybrid hypercar, McLaren P1.
The McLaren P1 redefined automotive high-performance as the most exciting, most capable, most technologically advanced and most dynamically accomplished supercar.
Created with the intention of being ‘the best driver’s car in the world on both road and track’, the design and technical specifications of the McLaren P1 were a landmark both for McLaren and the development of high-performance hybrid vehicles.
The incredible engineering and technology underpinning the performance, style and functional design, made it the perfect challenge for the LEGO Technic team to replicate in 1:8 scale.
Unveiled as part of the LEGO Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series, the all-new 1:8 scale LEGO Technic version consists of 3,893 elements and each car features a unique serial number which unlocks special behind-the-scenes content, it has a 7-speed gearbox with 2 shifter drums, suspension, V8 piston engine, adjustable rear wing, and opening dihedral doors with advanced mechanism – all guaranteeing an immersive building experience from start to finish that is authentic to the real McLaren P1™.
Tobias Sühlmann Chief Design Officer, McLaren Automotive said: “It’s amazing to see so many of the elements from the original P1™ brought to life by the LEGO team for the LEGO Technic McLaren P1™. I hope this collaboration inspires the next generation of designers and engineers to push the boundaries of automotive innovation.
“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
Kasper Rene Hansen, Designer, LEGO Group, added: “Therefore, we worked on multiple variations of the car to test different designs. We also faced a huge challenge with the iconic butterfly doors because they needed a new mechanism to stay open. It was a great experience to recreate the McLaren P1™ and I’m hoping all supercar enthusiasts out there are ready to explore the details and intricacies of the real McLaren P1™ in LEGO Technic form.”


The LEGO Technic McLaren P1 set will be available at www.LEGO.com/McLaren and LEGO Stores from 1 August 2024 priced at €449.99 / £389.99/ $449.99.