A full-size model of the McLaren P1 made from Lego parts has hit 40mph

Lego team in cooperation with McLaren specialists has set a new record. They have made a copy of the McLaren P1 sports car out of construction parts – and a working one at that. And this bizarre example of engineering thought not only drives, but is able to accelerate to 40 mph.

The work involved 23 people who spent a total of 8,344 hours creating the machine. This is half the time compared to the previous model – a copy of the Bugatti Chiron. It contained three times as many parts, could move only in a straight line and accelerated to no more than 12 mph. But the experience gained was invaluable – the new Lego car learned to turn and was able to drive on a real race track.

The powertrain is electric and consists of eight motor blocks with visual imitation of the V8 P1 engine. Moving parts are made of Lego Technic elements, it took 342,817 parts. British McLaren F1 driver Lando Norris drove it around the Silverstone Circuit in the UK, covering almost 4 miles.