Before you can vote for cool new LEGO sets, or submit your own you'll need to sign in with or register for a LEGO ID: You're currently signed in to LEGO ID as . Would you like to sign in to LEGO Ideas with this LEGO ID? LEGO Ideas is designed for older builders. We’re sorry, but based on the birth date we have on file for you, this means we can't let you have an account here. Create and Share Galleries as a place to share your models with other LEGO builders like you. Are you sure you want to log out of LEGO Ideas?The Ferrari F40 is truly an iconic supercar that represents all of the best elements of that class of car. It's been honored by many, but now the car is finally getting the recognition it deserves... thanks to Lego! The bite-sized brick-building company has created a scaled-down Ferrari F40 that will appeal to both Lego fans and fans of the famous supercar alike. MUST WATCH: LaFerrari Demolishes Bugatti Veyron In Drag Race: Video You're going to have to put on your patient thinking cap when you sit down to build this one.
There are 1,158 pieces and that includes a few new ones created just for this kit. More amazing then the number of pieces, however, is just how detailed this Lego Ferrari actually is. The rear bodywork opens up to reveal the twin-turbocharged V-8 engine, which is a separate unit all on its own that can be plucked from the car. Both of the doors open, and the interior is revealed complete with gauge work and a prancing horse logo on the steering wheel. It's one heck of a mini machine, but it's not surprising that it's so good either considering that the Lego team is more than capable of crafting serious works of brick art. Lego designer Mike walks you through the development of the car, which occurred with help from Ferrari, in the video above. Such a car, just like the real one, doesn't come cheaply. The kit retails for about $90 in the United States. Still, this is so much more than a toy, and it's priced as such. DON'T MISS: Porsche 918 Spyder Driver Showing Off Crashes In Car Park: Video
Hat Tip: We thank our source, located in an undisclosed rural location in the middle of New York state. Follow Motor Authority on Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.We're Lego nuts around these parts. Why wouldn't we be? Anything that lets us build our favorite cars (or scenes from Star Wars) out of amazing blocks is great with us.For this one, the fine folks over at Hagerty got their hands on a new Lego Ferrari F40 and did a pretty great brick-by-brick time lapse of the build. And this time, there are no hands involved. The F40 just seems to rise from the ashes.Check it out.via Autoblog Porsche Won't Make a Cayman GT4 RS, So We Have To This Land Rover Defender From James Bond's Spectre Is a Killer Brute The Traffic Around Los Angeles Is Great This Electric Go-Kart With 54 FT-LB of Torque Is Uncontrollably Awesome Here's How to Add Custom Car Horn Sounds to Your Vehicle Is The McLaren 12C The Best Platform To Tune The Hell Out Of? This LEGO Caterham 620R Has a Top Speed of Six MPH
Ford Will Sell You GT350 Parts for Your Plain Mustang GT The Real Cost of Owning a Bugatti Veyron Is Extraordinarily Massive Here's Exactly How Much Difference a Turbo Blanket MakesFrom a petrolhead’s point of view, I bet that nothing brings more satisfaction than building, restoring, working or maintaining a very rare and exclusive car. Especially if said car is an Italian work of art. Unfortunately, only a select few will encounter such an experience; unless they buy Lego’s latest Ferrari F40 Creation Set. Yup, the plastic brick company now offers a detailed model - with lots of goodies - of the iconic and desirable supercar, for petrolheads to build from the ground up. It’s not as easy as it sounds, because the set includes 1,158 Lego elements – guaranteed to keep you busy for a while. The scale model is practically “a real Ferrari” since it’s licensed by the Italian car manufacturer. Lego worked closely with Ferrari to emulate the F40’s characteristics as much as possible.
The toy (if you can call it that) even has the twin-turbo V8 with a quick release function and the triple exhaust system. The Lego Ferrari stays true to the metal one by incorporating dozens of style cues, elements and details found on the F40. It even has the NACA air intakes, pop-up headlights and bars inside each door to represent the cable used to open them.Words can’t describe the actual attention to detail, so take a look at the photos and the video, but don’t let your jaw hit the floor. At $89.99 is not the cheapest way to play with Lego, but it’s the cheapest way to build a Ferrari F40. We’re waiting for a carbon-fiber version now.The LEGO Creator Ferrari F40 Is A Supercar You Can Afford To Buy [Video] If you dream of owning a supercar, then now is your chance. The latest Lego Creator model is the iconic Ferrari F40. It has 1,158 pieces and is set to retail for $89.99 when it goes on sale in August. From the press release: LEGO Ferrari F40 Specs:
The Lego Creator expert replica of the iconic sports car with its sleek aerodynamic lines, distinctive rear spoiler and racing-red bodywork is packed with authentic brick-built details, including on the outside: -Special windscreen element with printed A-pillars -Custom-made, molded rim inserts with sturdy, road-gripping tires -Vented rear hatch that opens to reveal a twin-turbocharged, 90-degree V8 engine Open the doors and you’ll discover complete authenticity: -Crafted cabled door handles -Steering wheel with Ferrari logo -2 red racing seats -While under the hood you’ll find a luggage compartment and tools The model is 8 cm tall, 27 cm long and 14 cm wide and will be available online as well as in stores in Germany and Austria. See more pictures and the video after the break. See Also: Lots More Lego Awesomeness Related Posts On Nerd Approved: Next post: This Lovecraft-Themed Warhammer 40K Army Is Up For Sale Previous post: Two Dudes Ground-Fu Fighting [Video]