It’s quite common for humans to love pushing limits, and the tale of the Bugatti constructed from more than one million plastic blocks truly showcases this drive.
A group from the Czech Republic, working under the Lego Group banner, dedicated over 13,000 hours and used more than a million plastic blocks to create a fully functional Bugatti, predominantly crafted from the well-known construction toys. This life-size model is a replica of the Bugatti Chiron and bears a striking resemblance to the original vehicle.
Lena Dixen, Lego Group’s senior VP of product and marketing, mentioned that the car was meticulously built by hand, with each Lego piece carefully connected without the use of glue. The team employed 339 different Lego Technic elements, and some were paired using a special Lego tool.
“Lego Technic has been inspiring creativity for over 40 years, allowing enthusiasts of all ages to not only design new structures but also incorporate innovative features,” said Dixen. “This full-scale model is truly exceptional and signifies our ambition to expand the boundaries of imagination.”
The vehicle operates on electric power, equipped with two batteries, more than 2,300 Lego Power Function motors, and over 4,000 Lego gears that transfer power throughout the car. Notably, it lacks an accelerator, and its speed relies on the engine’s output voltage. However, it can only reach speeds of 12 miles per hour, far slower than the Bugatti Chiron’s top speed of up to 200 km/h.
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