LEGO’s collaborations with automotive brands are at full throttle, as it debuted its latest with automobile company McLaren: the LEGO Technic McLaren P1.
The new buildable is based off of McLaren’s feat of hybrid engineering, the P1 sports car, a member of its Ultimate Series. LEGO’s version is a 3,893-piece car built at a 1:8 scale.
“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,” says Tobias Sühlmann, Chief Design Officer of McLaren Automotive. “I hope this collaboration inspires the next generation of designers and engineers to push the boundaries of automotive innovation.”
The car was unveiled as a part of the LEGO Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series, which launched in 2016 and brings a notable vehicle to life every two years. Each of the LEGO Technic McLaren P1 models will feature a unique serial number for builders to unlock content, as well as other custom-built features to faithfully execute the P1.
The buildable vehicle will become available online and in LEGO stores for $449.99 Aug. 1. Visit the LEGO website to learn more about its collaborations with McLaren and other automotive brands.
