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ArticleBody:In 2013, McLaren debuted the P1, an iconic powerhouse supercar capable of topping out at 217 mph. An official, life-size LEGO version? Not so much. But judging from the company’s recent showcase, its new project is still an impressive feat of creative engineering—especially considering that, like its inspiration, this LEGO iteration is perfectly capable of cruising along a racetrack. https://youtu.
Even the P1’s engine system is composed of eight electric motor packs, each with 96 LEGO Power function motors to imitate the original McLaren’s V8 while offering a nod to the P1’s legacy as the world’s first hybrid supercar. All told, the LEGO Technic weighed in at about 2,690 lbs—roughly 385 lbs lighter than the actual racing vehicle. The LEGO Technic P1 is roughly 385 lbs lighter than the real thing.
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