Yes ! you heard it right, a drivable Bugatti Chiron made by LEGO Technic Engineers using more than one million LEGO Technic pieces. The green light project was started a year ago took 13438 man hours for development and construction. The real car’s sophisticated technicalities has put LEGO engineers to pioneer in engineering and design. Powered by 2304 motors and 4032 gear wheels it generates 5.3 bhp @ 92 Nm torque speeding over 20 kmph. The interiors of the car have been crafted carefully and precisely not losing any attention to detail for recreating a LEGO’s version. Alike the original one this model is equipped with active rear spoiler, front and back lights, wheels, disc brakes, detachable steering wheel, dash board, adjustable rear view mirror and OVRMs with blinkers. A steel frame was made necessary to support the whole car weight of 1500 Kgs.
Andy Wallace – the official pilot behind the LEGO Technic Chiron – former racing driver with multiple wins of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Daytona, as well as many other races said – “When I first saw the LEGO Chiron, I was immediately impressed by the accuracy of the model and the minute attention to detail. In fact, from about 20 metres away it’s not obvious that you are looking at a LEGO car. I can only imagine how much time and effort went into making this model.” “Driving the LEGO Chiron was a great experience, which I thoroughly enjoyed. All those years ago I could never have imagined that one day I would actually drive a LEGO car!”
The LEGO Technic life-size Bugatti Chiron was unveiled for the first time at the Formula 1 Grand Prix event in Monza, Italy in August. For those who would love to buy the miniature version of this model could get one with 3599 pieces. Buy Now!
And there it goes on the road !
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