The new LEGO McLaren Elva supercar is here to thrill
The LEGO McLaren Elva also comes with a McLaren driver minifigure, complete with race suit, helmet and wrench, inspired by McLaren Automotive’s Principal Development Engineer Rachel Brown.Pulling into the McLaren garage today is the latest collab between the luxury supercar maker and iconic play company LEGO. The LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva is based on the lightest and most innovative McLaren supercar ever built and this LEGO version is set to give kids and adults alike the chance to collect, build and explore one of the world’s most exclusive open-top speedsters.
The McLaren Elva was inspired by the McLaren Elva M1A from the 1960s with the new version limited to just 399 units. The Elva is the lightest McLaren ever, quicker than the Senna and has no roof, windscreen or windows, making for an unforgettable driving experience.
Just like the real deal, the 263-piece LEGO set comes with a wide chassis, incorporating the two-seat open cockpit, and authentic detailing including the Active Air Management System vents that make the Elva so innovative and unique.
The LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva is 4cm tall, 16cm long and 7cm wide and has been designed to replicate every angle the Elva is known for, perfect to display on your shelf or use for super-aerodynamic driving action.
The LEGO McLaren Elva also comes with a McLaren driver minifigure with its own race suit, helmet and wrench, inspired by McLaren Automotive’s Principal Development Engineer for Ultimate Series, Rachel Brown.
Rachel has worked on vehicle projects including the McLaren Senna GTR. Her role follows McLaren Ultimate Series models, including the Elva, all the way from concept to production and managing elements such as track and aerodynamic wind tunnel testing.
“Ever since I was a child I have dreamed of driving and testing cars and I still can’t believe that it’s a part of my job. I hope that it inspires other young people to follow their passions and pursue careers in the automotive or design and engineering industries. There are so many incredible opportunities.’’
Fans aged seven and above can explore the makeup of the real-life Elva as they build, before showing it off or putting it to the test against other toy cars from the Speed Champions range – including the McLaren Senna.
This isn’t the first time that McLaren has been immortalised in LEGO form, the two companies have a history of collaborations including the McLaren P1, the 720S, McLaren Senna and the McLaren Senna GTR.
The new LEGO Speed Champions McLaren Elva is available now from LEGO.com, LEGO stores and retailers for $29.99.
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