Lego wanted to take things to the next level and with Lego Technic, you can build for real. And to prove this is more than just a slogan, Lego decided to build a car. But not just any car. This car would be a true 1:1 copy of the magnificent Bugatti Chiron, built from LEGO Technic elements. And if though that wasn’t enough, Lego also wanted their car – for the first time ever – to actually drive and be powered by the same Power Functions motor technology they use in their standard models.
Facts & Numbers:
- Over 1,000,000 LEGO Technic elements in total
- 339 types of LEGO Technic elements used
- No glue used in the assembly
- Total weight: 1,500 kg
- Engine contains:
- 2,304 LEGO Power Functions motors
- 4,032 LEGO Technic gear wheels
- 2,016 LEGO Technic cross axles
- Theoretical performance of 5.3 HP
- Estimated torque of 92 Nm
- Functional rear spoiler (using both LEGO Power Functions and pneumatics)
- Functional speedometer built entirely from LEGO Technic elements
- 13,438 man hours used on development and construction
