LEGO Technic McLaren P1 Hypercar Building Set, F1 Gift for Adults, Formula 1 Race Car Collectible Model with V8 Piston Engine and 7-Speed Gearbox, 42172

For my son's 21st Birthday (October), we went on a Supercar Tour where he got to drive multiple hi-end cars (Lamborghini, Ferrari, McLaren, Porche, etc.), his selected / favorite car being a McLaren 600 P1. We had an absolute blast, and he had a permanent smile tattooed to his face the entire time he was driving the McLaren P1 through the twisting mountain roads.To commemorate this event, I found the LEGO McLaren P1 Hypercar online at Amazon. My son is also into LEGOs and has multiple models from the Creator series. The level of detail on the LEGO McLaren P1 Hypercar is NEXT LEVEL. Having physically ridden in an actual McLaren P1, I was impressed by how close the LEGO set matched the original, especially in shape and contour. The LEGO model looks more like a diecast of the original, with working components than even the Creator series LEGO sets -- AWESOME!!Amazon typically ships this item in its original box, but to preserve the photos on the box (part of the memories of our trip) from being ripped or ruined by shipping labels, Amazon was able to ship it within a shipping box -- which came in quite handy for wrapping some of my son's other Christmas gifts. Amazon delivered the gift on time and in perfect condition.The look on my son's face Christmas morning when he opened the LEGO McLaren P1 Hypercar was priceless and matched those in my memory of the Tour several months earlier. His enthusiasm over the gift overflowed and kept bubbling up during his time home for Christmas.Memories permanently ingrained and commemorated by an amazing model that is showroom quality / detail.

It’s Lego, but man, almost 3900 pieces, it was worth it. Assembly is easy as always, great quality too. For clarity, it has 22-23 bags, 3 Boxes, 2 books. Exactly 1000 steps. A few spare parts as well. It’s pretty large when completed, opening the rear to check out the engine bay is kind of a pain since it doesn’t just open, you have to pull out 2 pieces and then you just take it off, no hinged opening. The front boot has a prop to hold it open, and you even build a suitcase to put in there. Over all, the design is great, there is a bunch of back story where Lego worked with McLaren’s team(s) in creating the model. You build the engine, the hybrid motor, and somewhat of a transmission. But what’s really neat, is the shifter assembly. You can actually switch between the hybrid mode, where only the hybrid motor gears spin but the engine pistons do not. Then switch it back to where the pistons move etc. no decals to worry about as well. If you get it for kids, I would suggest an adult builds with them, some steps are not really clear as to exactly where to put certain parts. The rear wing can retract/extend out with a gear on the rear of the car under the bumper, in the middle of the diffuser

This lego is taking me forever and I'm not even mad about it. I'm a bit into the V8 engine and I'm just sitting there wowed by the craftsmanship. Is it worth the hefty price? For me a 100% yes. I like passing the time with legos and this vehicle is doing exactly that for me. Plus I think it looks better than the other luxury Technic vehicles.

Loved this project

This was one of the most fun pieces I've ever assembled. It's amazing. I did get one wrong piece, but I McGyver'd it and it all worked out just fine.

My husband loves this.

My son is a lego enthusiast and loved it. High quality but only for expert-level collectors.

What can I say? So great in every way. I'm 62; Legos have come a long way - and McLaren too, since 1965, obviously!