The 1:1 scale model was completed with help by museum visitors, who placed the final orange bricks on the LEGO McLaren 720S on Saturday, 2nd June. The full-size model will be on display at the Petersen through 19th August, as part of an interactive exhibit.
In order to produce such an accurate representation of the second generation of McLaren Super Series, McLaren Automotive worked closely with the only U.K. certified LEGO professional builders, providing in-depth vehicle CAD data so that the model could be fully realised.
The model was built up around a steel frame, with a team of six working at one time for over 2,000 hours to build the car by hand. In comparison, a real-world production 720S takes around 12 working days in the McLaren Production Centre to assemble.
Also featured on the LEGO 720S build is the all new Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres used in its road-going equivalent, complete with silver 'Pirelli Colour Edition' graphics.
The LEGO McLaren 720S will be on display through 19th August on the second floor of the Petersen Automotive Museum. LEGO and McLaren Automotive fans will be able to customise their own mini LEGO Speed Champions McLaren on an interactive iPad app next to the car. The McLaren 720S is available to order pre-assembled with a starting MRSP of $380,000.
