McLaren Joins Forces With LEGO To Create A Stunning Technic Version Of The Hybrid P1 Hypercar

Published: Wednesday, July 10, 2024, 19:36 [IST]

The British supercar manufacturer McLaren Automotive and the LEGO Group have unveiled their latest collaboration, honouring the pioneering hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™, with the introduction of the LEGO® Technic™ McLaren P1™. This model celebrates the P1™'s status as a landmark in high-performance hybrid vehicles.

The LEGO Technic McLaren P1™ set will be available from 1st August 2024 at www.LEGO.com/McLaren and LEGO Stores. Priced at €449.99 / £389.99 / $449.99, this set offers an immersive building experience with its 3,893 elements.

The McLaren P1™ was designed to be 'the best driver’s car in the world on both road and track'. It features advanced motorsport-based engineering, including innovations in weight reduction, packaging, high-speed performance, powertrain, and aerodynamics.

The LEGO Technic version includes a 7-speed gearbox with two shifter drums, suspension, a V8 piston engine, an adjustable rear wing, and opening dihedral doors. Each model also comes with a unique serial number that unlocks special behind-the-scenes content.

The LEGO Technic design team worked closely with McLaren Automotive to replicate the real P1™ as accurately as possible. Tobias Sühlmann, Chief Design Officer at McLaren Automotive, said: "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™."

Kasper Rene Hansen from the LEGO Group added: "We wanted to capture these details in the best way possible with our LEGO Technic model and we did not want to compromise in any way."

Ultimate Car Concept Series

Launched in 2016, the LEGO Technic Ultimate Car Concept Series brings special vehicles to life every other year. The series challenges designers to create spectacular 1:8 scale sports car models that push the limits of what’s possible.

McLaren Automotive is known for producing ultra-high-performance supercars. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in Woking, Surrey, England, it leverages its rich history of racing performance to deliver some of the most spectacular supercars ever made.

McLaren's product portfolio includes GTS, supercar, Motorsport and Ultimate models sold in over 40 markets worldwide. The company assembles its cars by hand at its Production Centre in Woking.

McLaren's Legacy

In 1981, McLaren introduced lightweight carbon fibre chassis technology into Formula 1 with the MP4/1. The legendary McLaren F1 road car followed in 1993. In 2013, McLaren launched its first hybrid hypercar, the McLaren P1™, which began its Ultimate Series of vehicles.

Recent additions include the Speedtail hybrid hyper-GT (2019), Elva (2020), and Artura Spider (2024). These models showcase McLaren's commitment to innovation and high-performance engineering.

McLaren partners with leading companies like Ashurst and Bowers & Wilkins to push boundaries in their respective fields. These collaborations enhance McLaren's reputation for technological excellence.

For more information about this collaboration or other products from McLaren Automotive or LEGO Group, visit their respective websites or contact their media representatives listed below:

Piers Scott

Executive Director PR

+44 (0) 7387 548 837

piers.scott@mclaren.com

Paul Chadderton

Head of PR

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paul.chadderton@mclaren.com

Alex Kelly

PR Manager

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alexander.kelly@mclaren.com