To commemorate LEGO’s new Technic McLaren P1 set, Formula 1 driver Lando Norris drove a life-size model of the McLaren P1 at the iconic British circuit, Silverstone.
As far as specs go, LEGO and McLaren Automobiles have racked up some truly impressive numbers. The 1:1 LEGO Technic replica of the McLaren P1 weighs nearly 2,700 pounds and was built by 23 design, engineering and construction experts from LEGO and McLaren. The building took a total of 8,344 hours to develop and build and contains 393 different types of LEGO Technic elements, totaling 342,817 individual parts.
The latest large LEGO brick is the first of its kind with fully functional steering, able to turn and navigate corners and complete a lap around the track. The McLaren P1 replica can travel further than any other LEGO model to date, powered by an electric motor composed of LEGO Technic functional batteries and electric vehicle batteries. That’s eight motor packs, each containing 96 LEGO Power motors, meaning the car has a total of 768 LEGO motors, plus eight motor packs that mimic the V8 engine in the original McLaren P1.
Lukáš Horák, senior project manager for model making, said: “This project marks the latest of many collaborations between the LEGO Group and McLaren, bringing together McLaren engineers and the LEGO model making team from concept through to final build. Together, the LEGO Group said: “McLaren’s automotive and engineering expertise are crucial in helping us produce models that are as faithful as possible to the original McLaren P1, allowing us to turn dreams into reality. See McLaren F1 Driver It was so cool to have Lando Norris driving the car we created.
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The 3,893-piece LEGO Technic McLaren P1 set has an impressive specification, including a 7-speed gearbox with dual-clutch gearbox, suspension, V8 piston engine, adjustable rear wing and an opening wing with advanced mechanisms double sided door.
This 1:8 scale model is a “must have” for all supercar enthusiasts and McLaren fans. It has a unique serial number that unlocks special behind-the-scenes content.
The LEGO Technic McLaren P1 set (item number 42172) has a suggested retail price of $449.99 and is available in LEGO Stores, www.LEGO.com and select retailers worldwide.
McLaren P1
McLaren’s iconic hybrid sports car, the P1, is a buildable 3,893-piece LEGO set. It features a unique serial number that unlocks behind-the-scenes content, as well as a 7-speed gearbox with two shift drums, suspension, V8 piston engine, adjustable rear wing and opening dihedral doors.
McLaren P1 Technology Package
This 1:8 scale replica of the McLaren P1 supercar is a technological marvel, just like its inspiration. Features include a fully functional steering wheel and a removable car hood for a closer look at the V8 engine. Each model has a unique serial number that provides access to exclusive online content.
Racing Passion Series
Families can bring the family together with new racing-style building sets from the LEGO Technic, LEGO Illustrated, LEGO Speed Champions and LEGO City collections. New products include collaborations with BMW, McLaren Racing & Senna Brans and the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula 1 Team (pictured).
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