LEGO: Drivable Bugatti Chiron Made Of Over 1 Million Technic Pieces
It may not be anywhere near as fast as the gasoline burning model, but it looks remarkably like the real thing given that it’s made of Technic – motor included.
This life-sized working replica of a Bugatti Chiron – which will run you about $2.6 million – reached 12mph in tests with its 5.3 horsepower motor, and has a “theoretical” top speed of 18mph. It contains 3,000 pounds of over 1 million LEGO Technic pieces. This includes 2,304 Power Function motors, 4,032 gear wheels, and 2,016 axles; and the Chiron’s actual wheels and tires. It also has a unique skin made up of LEGO “fabric” that moves and creates the curves of the Chiron’s body.
“They managed to create a freeform strategy to be able to replicate the surfaces of the Chiron. It’s fascinating how well they captured this. It’s got a bit of automotive grunt, an almost aggressive presence.”
– Bugatti’s director of design Achim Anscheidt
The spoiler raises just like in the real thing. It has a functional speedometer, brake pedal, steering wheel, doors, and lights made of LEGO. There is no accelerator pedal – two batteries power the motor, and it accelerates using potentiometer that determines the voltage.
“Lego is full of petrolheads.As fans of cars, we were really amazed that we were even able to do a Bugatti. It’s a dream come true.”
– LEGO project manager Lukás Horák
Amazingly, no glue was used in this build. For more specs on the motor, check out this article on Top Gear.
LEGO Bugatti Chiron
LEGO has made a super detailed 3,599 piece take home version that will set you back $349.99. It’s 22” long and has a ton of moving parts, including paddle shifters, a steering wheel bearing the Bugatti emblem, a W16 engine with moving pistons, doors, rear wing, and more. It comes in Bugatti’s signature duo-tone blue.
- 3,559 pieces
- 5” (14cm) high, 22” (56cm) long and 12.5”(32cm) wide
