Over the last few years, Lego has continually won over the hearts and minds of car enthusiasts everywhere. The Ferrari F40 is probably our favorite Lego kit, but this amazing Porsche 911 GT3 RS is giving the old Ferrari a run for its money. We saw this set teased earlier this year (with camo body panels, no less), but now we know its available June 1st at a price of $300.That's pretty expensive, but this 911 GT3 RS kit consists of 2704 pieces, including a replica of the RS' four-liter flat-six with moving pistons and everything. The doors also open to give you a look at the interior, which is complete with a working gearbox, shift paddles, and a complete dashboard. Even the glovebox opens to reveal a specific serial number. This 1:8 scale model has adjustable aero like the street car it's based on, and center-locking wheels with the "RS" logo. It might just be ultimate automotive Lego kit.via Gizmodo Autorama Dukes of Hazzard Jump Was Historically Accurate, Right Down to the Crash Landing
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Now, though, the full design has been unveiled and the model's color matches the bright orange of its big brother.Lego has tried to design the Technic model with many of the features that give the 911 its identity. It mimics the smooth, curved and sloping design, the large front air intakes, the outlets on the front wheel arches and, of course, the big rear wing.Among the more intricate features that you'd expect to find in a Technic model are a fully functional double-clutch transmission with four gears, a steering wheel with gearshift paddles, a six-cylinder flat (or boxer) engine with moving pistons, a detailed dashboard and a glove compartment containing a unique serial number, with which it will be possible to access additional content online. Additional features include doors and a hood that open, a trunk with a case, stickers to add accurate aesthetics and faithfully designed rims.There are 2,704 pieces for building the model, which Lego explains are packed in individual assembly groups for the first time.
This is apparently aimed at giving model builders an insight into the assembly process of the actual 911. A book with info about the development of the model is also provided.The Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS is priced at $299.99 in the US and €299.99 in Europe. It will be available online and in the 13 Lego stores in Germany and Austria from June 1. In other stores, it will be available from August 1.The video below shows the Lego team introducing the kit.Lego enthusiasts can now put together their own Porsche. The Danish toy manufacturer has unveiled a brick-by-brick version of Porsche's 911 GT3 RS sports car. Although it looks slightly bionic, the Lego 911 GT3 RS is full of proper Porsche cues all the way down to a script RS logo on the model's wheel centers. CHECK OUT: How turbocharger wastegates work With 2,704 pieces to assemble, Lego's version of the 911 GT3 RS isn't for the faint of heart. Then again, neither is the actual production car with its naturally-aspirated flat-6 that spins to 9,000 rpm.
Lego hasn't released performance specifications for the model, but we doubt it produces 475 horsepower like the real one. The model, which is part of Lego's Technic lineup, is rendered in 1:8 scale, meaning it stretches about 22 inches long, 6 in high, and 9 in wide. For now, only one color that splits the line between orange and yellow will be available. READ: 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman debuts at 2016 Beijing Auto Show Still, for $299.99, the Lego 911 GT3 RS looks like a great way to motor around your shelf or desk at (simulated) high speeds. and on the shelves of its "brand stores" in Germany and Austria on June 1 before hitting other retailers about eight weeks later. Follow Motor Authority on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.See Why the Porsche 911 GT3 RS Lego Technic Kit ...Mid-Engine Chevrolet Corvette Caught ...Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Prototype Channels ... Mercedes-AMG Fielding GT3 Works Team in IMSA ... 2017 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Smokes Previous ZL1’s ...
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