LEGO to launch motorsport-inspired product range

All models can be pre-ordered, with LEGO launching the motorsport-inspired product range on March 1, 2024.

LEGO has revealed a range of motorsport-inspired products. The new range of products includes two Speed Champion sets in partnership with McLaren Racing and BMW, two LEGO Technic cars from the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team, one LEGO Icons car from McLaren & Senna brand and two racing cars from LEGO City.

Starting with the BMW cars, LEGO will offer a BMW M4 GT3 and a BMW M Hybrid V8 race car and will include minifigure drivers. Both BMW sets will be priced at $44.99, with each of them consisting of 676 pieces.

Coming to the Formula 1 cars, LEGO will offer the 2023 McLaren F1 race car with the iconic black & papaya orange livery. This model will be made up of 245 pieces, will be 7 inches long and be priced at $26.99. Another F1 car will be the Mercedes-AMG W14 E Performance - offered in two versions. The first is a small 9.5-inch, 240 pieces, pull-back version for younger kids, priced at $26.99. The second is the Technic Line 1:8 scale LEGO model with authentic livery details. The 1:8 scale model also comes with a V6 engine with moving pistons, opening wing, individual suspension, functioning steering and slick tyres. This model consists of 1,642 pieces, retails at $219.99 and is 25 inches in length.

For the younger fans aged 4 and up, LEGO offers its LEGO City sets. This includes a City Green Race Car with sporty tyres and rear spoiler, along with a driver and photographer. There will also be a City Race Car with a Carrier Truck. The transporter comes with a ramp and two minifigure drivers. The City Race Car is 4.5 inches in length, made up of 56 pieces and priced at $9.99. The City Race Car with the Carrier truck set has 328 pieces, is 6.5 inches in length and retails at $29.99.

However, the most anticipated product in LEGO's new range is the 1988 McLaren MP4/4 developed by McLaren & Senna Brand. Part of the Icons model, the MP4/4 LEGO model features a working steering, rod suspension, adjustable rear wing, slick tyres, gearshift, mirrors, a detailed V6 turbocharged engine and a display stand. The set even comes with an Ayrton Senna minifigure. The set is made up of 693 pieces, is 12.5 inches long and retails at $79.99.

All models can be pre-ordered, with LEGO launching the motorsport-inspired product range on March 1, 2024.

Source: Road&Track