Lego, McLaren P1
Lego creates life-size, drivable McLaren P1 that uses almost 343,000 Technic pieces and can hit 40mph
Lego Technic has teamed up with engineers from McLaren to create a life-size, working P1 that as lapped Silverstone with Lando Norris behind the wheel.
A Full-Size Lego McLaren P1 Just Lapped Silverstone
McLaren and Lego have kitted out two-time Formula 1 winner Lando Norris with a driveable 1:1 scale replica of the P1 hypercar for a lap of the British Grand Prix circuit. Creating the full-size model required 342,
This McLaren P1 made of Lego is a design wonder that drives like a real race car
On a brisk morning at Silverstone Circuit, McLaren F1 star pilot Lando Norris, strapped himself into a car that’s unlike any he’s ever driven before—a full-scale Lego McLaren P1. Almost everything in this car, from the seats to the bodywork to the dashboard, is made of Lego pieces: 342,817 Lego Technic elements to be exact.
Lego’s Life-Size McLaren P1 Model Laps Silverstone With Lando Norris Behind The Wheel
Obviously, this life-size model of the P1 is not available for sale but Lego does sell an intricate scale model of the McLaren made up of 3,893 pieces. It costs $699.99 in the U.S. and is 24 inches long, 10 inches wide, and stands 6 inches tall.
Lego’s built a full-size Technic McLaren P1 and you can even drive it…
Before you go selling any organs, Lego’s so-called ‘Ultimate Challenge’ is not for sale, but it’s certainly spectacular – as we can confirm having been invited to the Silverstone race circuit for the launch of this full-size Technic McLaren P1 that actually functions as a moving, driveable car.
Behold the life-size, drivable, Lego McLaren P1
We’ve all tried to push boundaries building Lego, but this really is extreme: engineers from Lego Technic and McLaren Automotive have created a life-size McLaren P1 replica. That drives and steers. That’s also completed a lap of Silverstone with Lando Norris at the wheel. Does put all other handiwork into perspective somewhat.
Lando leaps into life-size Lego McLaren P1
Check out the full video of Lando Norris completing the lap of Silverstone in the life-size Lego Technic McLaren P1 here. The Lego Technic McLaren P1 1:8 set is available here and Lego Stores priced at US$449.99.
LEGO built a full-scale, drivable McLaren P1 model
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