Here’s a life-size Lamborghini Sian made from 4,00,000 Lego pieces

KUALA LUMPUR: A few years back, we saw a life-size Bugatti Chiron Lego model that showcased the next-level model-building abilities of the toy company. And now, it has come up with another gargantuan creation - a life-size Lamborghini Sian FKP 37, which looks incredible. Made from 400,000 Lego Technic elements, the model weighs 2,200 kg, more than the actual car.

“Lamborghinis are considered dream cars throughout the world, and LEGO is a creative brand that inspires millions of people,” said Stephan Winkelmann, Chairman, and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini. “We are pleased to have taken part in the production of this exclusive edition of the Lamborghini Sián, which will certainly win over both Lamborghini and LEGO fans in the same way.”

To make this happen, a team of 15 people from both the Lamborghini and Lego group spent a total of 8,660 hours or around 360 days. They used 154 different types of pieces, including 20 made particularly for the Lego Lambo. At 4980 mm in length, 2,101 mm in width, and 1,133 mm in height, the Lego car matches the proportions of the real-life Sian, as per the automaker.

The impressive Lego Sian is decked up in a bright acid green body, made from several interconnecting hexagonal pieces as a nod to the Italian carmaker’s hexagon-heavy design philosophy. It features functional headlights and tail lights which are also made from Lego Technic elements. Another interesting fact is the paintbrush-effect UV color coating that is seen for the first time on the full-size Lego set. 

Inside, it gets LEGO-built dashboard controls, racing seats, and a brick-built steering wheel donning the Lamborghini emblem and Italian flag. 

Lena Dixen, Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing at the LEGO Group said, “Our designers love a challenge, so you can imagine their delight when we tasked them to think slightly larger than normal with this model. They jumped at the chance of teaming up with our amazing designers and engineers from our model production workshop at the Kladno factory in the Czech Republic who build these impressive life-size models, and really pushing the boundaries of what can be done with LEGO Technic.”

Unfortunately, this 1:1 Lego Sian is not for sale, but you can still pick up the 1:8 Lego Technic model of the hypercar, which has 3,696 pieces and retails for $380 (RM 1,564).

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