The iconic British supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive and the LEGO Group have joined forces once more to bring an extraordinary model to life: the LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set. This 18+ set is a tribute to one of the most innovative hybrid hypercars in the world, capturing its essence in a detailed and engaging building experience.
The Legacy of the McLaren P1
The LEGO McLaren P1 Technic Set – A Revolution in Automotive Performance Expressed in LEGO
The McLaren P1 redefined high-performance cars with its cutting-edge technology and unparalleled capabilities. This hybrid hypercar – now rendered in the awesome LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set – utilized McLaren’s advanced motorsport engineering to set new standards in weight reduction, packaging, high-speed performance, powertrain, and aerodynamics. Designed to be “the best driver’s car in the world on both road and track,” the P1 became a milestone in the evolution of high-performance hybrid vehicles.
Engineering Excellence
McLaren’s dedication to innovation is evident in the P1’s design and technical specifications. This hypercar is a testament to McLaren’s engineering prowess, making it a perfect subject for the LEGO Technic team to recreate in a 1:8 scale model. The goal was to mirror the real car’s complexity and precision, providing LEGO enthusiasts with an immersive building experience with this latest LEGO McLaren P1 Technic offering.
A Closer Look at the LEGO McLaren P1 Technic Set
Detailed and Authentic
Unveiled as part of the LEGO Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series, the 1:8 scale LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set consists of 3,893 elements. Each model features a unique serial number, unlocking special behind-the-scenes content. The set boasts a 7-speed gearbox with 2 shifter drums, suspension, a V8 piston engine, an adjustable rear wing, and opening dihedral doors with an advanced mechanism. These features ensure an authentic and engaging building process that stays true to the real McLaren P1.
Collaborative Design
The creation of the LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set was a collaborative effort between the LEGO Technic design team and McLaren Automotive. Both teams worked meticulously to incorporate as many functional details as possible. This collaboration resulted in a model that not only looks stunning but also pays homage to the engineering excellence of the McLaren P1.
Availability and Special Offers
Release Date and Pricing
The LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set will be available for purchase starting August 1, 2024. Fans can buy it from the official LEGO website (www.LEGO.com/McLaren) and LEGO Stores. The set is priced at €449.99 / £389.99/ $449.99, offering great value for such a detailed and intricate model.
Exclusive Offers for LEGO Insiders
From August 1 to August 7, 2024, LEGO Insiders who purchase the LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set will receive the LEGO Technic McLaren P1 Logo as a gift-with-purchase. This exclusive offer adds even more value to this already exceptional set.
Click on the following link below to bookmark the LEGO McLaren P1 Technic set, or you may add this to your wishlist as well so you will be notified once this set is made available in August.
LEGO Technic McLaren P1 (42172)
3,893 pieces | $449.99 | Coming Soon on August 1, 2024
Ignite your love for supercars with this engaging LEGO McLaren P1 Technic hypercar set for adults. Become immersed in the details as you construct the impressive 1:8 scale model. Then take your time exploring features like the 7-speed gearbox with its shifter drum, the suspension, and the V8 piston engine. Admire the adjustable rear wing and the opening doors with their butterfly-style mechanism, before proudly displaying your completed model. Like the real-world car, the LEGO Technic version features its own unique serial number, which gives you access to exclusive online content.
From the fun unboxing experience to adding the finishing details, this LEGO Technic set offers a rewarding challenge for adult building fans. It’s an ideal present for supercar enthusiasts and McLaren fans, offering a project to enjoy and a display piece to cherish.
LEGO Technic race car set for adults – This McLaren P1 building set for adults is packed with authentic details and can be built to make a 1:8 scale model collectible for supercar fans
Build the V8 piston engine and more – Enjoy a mindful project assembling all the details like the 7-speed gearbox with shifter drum, opening doors, adjustable rear wing and V8 piston engine
A 1:8 scale model car to display – From the unboxing experience to the building project, this adult building kit delivers a rewarding challenge for LEGO Technic fans
Unique serial number tile – Like the real-world car, the LEGO Technic version features its own unique serial number, giving you access to exclusive online content
A gift for car-lovers – This set makes a gift for adult LEGO builders, supercar enthusiasts and McLaren fans, offering a creative project and a display piece to cherish
3D building instructions – Get ready to build like never before with the LEGO Builder app, where you can save sets, track your progress, zoom in and rotate your model in 3D
Measurements – 3,893-piece set with a model car measuring over 5.5 in. (14 cm) high, 23 in. (59 cm) long and 9.5 in. (25 cm) wide
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