In honor of LEGO’s new Technic McLaren P1 set, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris got behind the wheel of a life-size scale model of the McLaren P1 at the iconic British racetrack, Silverstone.
Getting into specifications, LEGO and McLaren Automotive have racked up some truly impressive numbers. The 1:1 LEGO Technic recreation of the McLaren P1, weighing in at nearly 2,700 lbs, was built by 23 specialists in design, engineering, and building from both LEGO and McLaren. The build, which clocked in 8,344 hours of development and construction combined, features 393 different types of LEGO Technic elements, totaling 342,817 individual pieces.
With fully functional steering, the latest LEGO big build is the first of its kind, capable of steering and navigating corners and completing a full lap on the racetrack. The McLaren P1 replica can travel further than any other LEGO model to date, powered by an electric motor consisting of LEGO Technic Function batteries and an electric car battery. That’s eight motor packs, each consisting of 96 LEGO Power function motors, meaning the car has a grand total of 768 LEGO motors plus eight motor packs imitating the V8 seen in the original McLaren P1.
“This project marks the latest in a long list of collaborations between the LEGO Group and McLaren, bringing together McLaren engineers and the LEGO Model Production team from conception all the way to the final build, says Lukáš Horák, Senior Project Manager in Model Production, LEGO Group. “McLaren’s automotive and engineering expertise has been invaluable in helping us produce a model as authentic to the original McLaren P1 as possible, allowing us to turn a dream into a reality. It was incredibly cool to see McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris driving the car we created.”
THE MODEL KIT
The 3,893-piece LEGO Technic McLaren P1 set boasts its own impressive specs, including a 7-speed gearbox with a dual-clutch transmission, suspension, V8 piston engine, adjustable rear wing, and opening dihedral doors with advanced mechanisms.
The 1:8-scale model is a ‘must-have’ for all supercar enthusiasts and McLaren fans. It features a unique serial number that unlocks special behind-the-scenes content.
The LEGO Technic McLaren P1 set (product No. 42172) has an MRSP of $449.99 and is available at LEGO Stores, www.LEGO.com, and select retailers worldwide.
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