A full-size hypercar built almost entirely from LEGO bricks reached a speed of approximately 69 miles per hour [1] during a downhill test.
The project demonstrates a high-level engineering collaboration between the LEGO Group and Koenigsegg Automotive AB. By pushing the structural limits of plastic interlocking bricks, the teams sought to establish a new speed record for a full-size LEGO replica.
The vehicle was developed by engineers at the LEGO headquarters in Billund, Denmark, and Christian von Koenigsegg, the CEO of Koenigsegg Automotive AB. The resulting machine weighs two tons [2] and was designed to mimic the aerodynamics and aesthetic of a high-performance hypercar.
To test the vehicle's durability and speed, the team took the car to Goodwood in the United Kingdom. During the downhill run, the car hit its maximum speed of 69 miles per hour [1]. The event served as a public demonstration of the material strength of the bricks when applied to a massive scale.
"Creating one of the most extreme LEGO models in history is really a great honor for us," von Koenigsegg said.
The project required precise calculations to ensure the two-ton [2] structure could withstand the centrifugal forces and vibrations of a high-speed descent. Because the car was driven downhill, the test focused on the integrity of the brick connections under gravity, and momentum rather than engine combustion.
“A full-size hypercar built almost entirely from LEGO bricks reached a speed of approximately 69 miles per hour.”
This collaboration serves as a proof-of-concept for the structural viability of modular plastic components in large-scale engineering. While not a functional road car, the ability to maintain a 69 mph speed with a two-ton plastic structure highlights advancements in LEGO's material science and the precision of Koenigsegg's aerodynamic design.
