LEGO has brought many childhood dreams to life, but its latest project may be one of its most ambitious yet: a full-scale replica of the McLaren P1 made entirely from LEGO bricks.
Took 8,300 Hours
This incredible creation was unveiled at the Silverstone Circuit, one of the most iconic locations in British motorsport.
The 1:1 scale McLaren P1 is a testament to LEGO’s engineering capabilities. Composed of over 342,000 individual bricks, it weighs a massive 1,220 kg, thanks in part to real components provided by McLaren, such as the wheels, steering wheel, suspension parts, and brake system.
The project took over 8,300 hours to complete, with 6,134 of those hours dedicated to designing the model. A team of 23 LEGO builders meticulously crafted the car, using 768 electric motors and batteries from an actual electric vehicle to power it.
Enter By Rolling Lego Bricks
While the exterior is made almost entirely of LEGO, the car is fully functional.
Designed to be driven, it features LEGO brakes alongside authentic McLaren discs, making it capable of reaching speeds faster than your typical LEGO car.
Visitors to the unveiling at Silverstone saw this life-sized LEGO McLaren P1 in action. To enter the vehicle, drivers had to carefully roll up a section of LEGO bricks, as the car doesn’t have traditional doors.
Despite its intricate build, the quiet hum of its LEGO motors contrasts sharply with the roaring engines of real cars on the track.
