Lego car models have become increasingly intricate in recent years, featuring realistic representations of various vehicles in different sizes and models. The offerings have been diverse, from Lego Fiats to Lego Defenders, and even a miniature Lego figure of Ayrton Senna.
To mark the inauguration of a new Ferrari-themed attraction at Legoland Florida, the company decided to take it up a notch by constructing a life-size replica of the Ferrari 296 GTS entirely from Lego bricks.
Crafted by a team of 10 individuals, the model took 1,850 hours to complete. Remarkably, it boasts functional headlights, taillights, and license-plate illumination.
The driver’s door opens, revealing an interior crafted entirely from Lego bricks, except for a genuine 296 GTS steering wheel. Inside, there’s a two-tone beige-and-black dashboard and a pair of seats that, while impressive, are unlikely to provide much comfort.
A Lego twin-turbo V6 engine protrudes through the rear window of the car. Despite its plastic construction, the Lego model weighs almost two tons, exceeding the weight of the running, driving, 819-horsepower, and 296 GTS, which weighs 3,395 pounds.
While the exact number of bricks used in the construction was not disclosed, Legoland Florida will host an Instagram contest for people to guess.
Previous full-size vehicle models built by the company, such as the Ferrari F40, Volvo V70, and Ford F-150 Lightning, utilized around 350,000 pieces each, suggesting that the Ferrari 296 GTS model is likely in a similar range.
With an average cost of about 10 cents per brick in most Lego sets, the estimated cost to build this 296 GTS model is $35,000. Considering the real car costs more than ten times that amount, it’s quite a bargain. If you’re eager to see the Lego Ferrari for yourself, it will be on display at Legoland Florida starting March 8th.
