You can build your own McLaren P1 with Lego Technic

The one-eighth scale hypercar features nearly 4,000 pieces and goes on sale starting Aug. 1.

Lego Technic McLaren P1 on top of cabinet
The Lego Technic McLaren P1 goes on sale starting Aug. 1. – Lego Group photo

Don’t feel bad if you can’t afford a McLaren P1 – most people can’t. That’s why we have toy cars and now Lego is making it possible for people to build their very own one-eighth scale version of the hypercar for themselves. Engine noises will be up to you to produce.

The Lego Group has unveiled a new Lego Technic McLaren P1 set in collaboration with McLaren Automotive. The set is part of the Lego Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series.

The hypercar features 3,893 elements and each set is sold with a unique serial number that unlocks special behind-the-scenes content.

“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,” said Tobias Sühlmann, chief design officer at McLaren Automotive, in a news release.

The set will be available starting Aug. 1. Lego Insiders will receive a Lego Technic McLaren P1 logo as a gift if they purchase the set between Aug. 1 and 7.

Lego Technic McLaren P1 engine
The Lego Technic McLaren P1 features many moving parts including pistons in its V8 engine. – Lego Group photo

The Lego Technic car features a seven-speed gearbox with two shifter drums, suspension, V8 piston engine, adjustable rear wing and opening dihedral doors with an advanced mechanism, which Lego says will provide an immersive building experience from start to finish.

“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,” said Kasper Rene Hansen, designer at Lego Group, in the release.

“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 Canadian retail price is $589.99. Learn more at www.lego.com/mclaren.

Lego Technic McLaren P1. – Lego Group video

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