๐Ÿš— 2019 Canadian International AutoShow. $3M Bugatti Chiron Hypercar Built From 1M+ LEGOยฎ Technic Pieces

Monday, 18 February 2019 06:34.AM
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- The First Ever Life-Size LEGOยฎ TECHNIC Bugatti Chiron Made North American Debut at Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto.
- The jaw-dropping use of LEGOยฎ TECHNIC Elements in this non-glued, fully functional model showcases the potential for building creativity and imagination. -

The LEGOยฎ Group, maker of the worldโ€™s most popular construction toy, is bringing this first of its kind model to the 2019 Canadian International AutoShow on February 13th.

Unveiled last summer at the Italian Grand Prix, the full-size and fully operational LEGOยฎ TECHNIC Bugatti Chiron is an amazingly accurate re-production of one of the worldโ€™s most exclusive supercars, made entirely out of LEGOยฎ TECHNIC elements. It will make its North American Debut at the AutoShow in Toronto during a special media preview event on February 13th. The LEGOยฎ TECHNIC Bugatti Chiron can also be seen during the public hours of the AutoShow between February 15th and 24th.

โ€œAs a brand there is no more ubiquitous a name than LEGOยฎ bricks, and no child or parent visiting the AutoShow that will not have played with, built or dreamed of their favourite imaginary car out of the worldโ€™s favourite toy,โ€ says Jason Campbell, General Manager of the AutoShow. โ€œTo see the Bugatti they have created is simply breathtaking. The attention to detail is second to none.โ€

Built with more than one million LEGOยฎ TECHNIC elements and powered exclusively using motors from the LEGOยฎ Power Function platform, the model is a fully equipped true replica of the Chiron, including rear spoiler, speedometer, front and back-lights, detachable steering wheel and a brake pedal, all fully functional. Weighing in at 1,500 kilograms, the LEGOยฎ TECHNIC Bugatti Chiron took more than 13,000 hours to design and build, and not a drop of glue was used in the construction.

Showcased on the 700 Level of the South Building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, the LEGOยฎ TECHNIC Bugatti Chiron is the centerpiece of the LEGOยฎ Groupโ€™s โ€˜I Love Vehiclesโ€™ Experience that will also feature a LEGOยฎ vehicle showcase and play zone.

โ€œThis life-size model is a first of its kind in so many ways and with it, we wanted to push the boundaries of our own imagination,โ€ says Lena Dixen, Senior Vice President of Product and Marketing at the LEGOยฎ Group. โ€œFor more than 40 years, LEGOยฎ TECHNIC has allowed fans of all ages to test their creativity with a building system that challenges them to go beyond just creating new designs, to also engineering new functions. Our TECHNIC designers and the engineers from the Kladno factory in the Czech Republic, the place which also builds the impressive models for LEGOยฎ Stores and LEGOLAND parks, have done an amazing job at recreating the Chironโ€™s iconic shapes, interior and functions. Itโ€™s a fascinating example of the LEGOยฎ TECHNIC building systemโ€™s potential and weโ€™re thrilled to see the model begin its North American tour.โ€

The main features:
โ€ข the first of its kind
โ€ข was been used:
- 339 types of Lego Technic elements
- 4,032 Lego Technic gear wheels
- 2,016 LEGO Technic cross axles
- no glue in its assembly
โ€ข fully functional car can fit two passengers inside
โ€ข accelerate to slightly over 13 miles per hour
โ€ข incorporates interior parts from the real Senna, including lightweight, carbon-fiber seats, steering wheel and pedals
โ€ข actual Bugatti wheels
โ€ข weighs 3,348 pounds, which is 1,102 pounds more than the actual Senna
โ€ข 5.3 horsepower
โ€ข car is driven by voltage level (no gas or acceleration pedal)
โ€ข working pedal for the brake
โ€ข engine itself is comprised of 2,304 Lego Power Functions motors
โ€ข team was comprised of 16 specialists
โ€ข over 13,000 hours to assemble

The 2019 Canadian International AutoShow takes place February 15th to 24th at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For tickets and show information, please visit autoshow.ca.
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SOURCE: The 2019 Canadian International AutoShow

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