The legends at the LEGO Group have recreated Peugeot’s 9X8 machine in 1:10 form in a LEGO® Technic™ model designed for adults, but with a massive 1,775 pieces in the box the challenge is can it be built within half the length of the race itself?
The level of detail achieved by the design teams from Peugeot Sport and the LEGO Group in the model is quite incredible, and the intricacy involved will make it a true challenge to complete within 12 hours.
Ahead of the Le Mans weekend, Peugeot driver Jean-Eric Vergne challenged Will Buxton, Anthony Davidson and Louise Beckett to build the kit from scratch. To see how they got on, take a look at the video here.
Attention to detail
The model is an incredible half a metre long, 22cm wide and 13cm high and the sleek lines of the real car are easy to spot in its distinctive silhouette, as are the tell-tale flashes of lime in the livery.
The real-life 4-wheel drive hypercar has been replicated in a simplified build in this new model, which contains the V6 engine connected to the rear wheels and a simple build LEGO Technic replica of the electric motor connected to the front wheels, which is not battery driven.
The precision engineering continues with the unique doors, novel pushrod front suspension and pull rod rear suspension – as Davidson explains in the video - and fully functioning steering.
Source: Autosport