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Lego and Koenigsegg Build Drivable Life‑Size Koenigsegg That Hits 111 km/h

The Goodwood run showcases new Technic engineering firsts and supports the launch of a 4,104‑piece 1:8 set with early access on July 1.

Overview

  • Lego and Koenigsegg built a full‑size, drivable replica of the Sadair’s Spear from 327,906 elements that weighs about 1,800 kg and reached 111 km/h on the Goodwood hillclimb with Koenigsegg test driver Markus Lundh at the wheel.
  • The life‑size car required more than 9,400 hours of development and a bespoke metal chassis, roll cage, motors and other non‑brick structural components so only roughly 400 kg of the total weight is actual Lego elements.
  • The consumer 1:8 Technic Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear set contains 4,104 pieces and reproduces working features including a V8 piston engine, a functioning nine‑speed sequential gearbox with a rotating gear indicator, Triplex front and rear suspension, and Koenigsegg’s single‑action Ghost Mode.
  • Lego has scheduled early access for Lego Insiders on July 1 and general sale from July 4 with pricing at GBP £399.99 / USD $449.99, positioning the set as a premium, collector‑oriented Technic release.
  • The project continues Lego Technic’s Ultimate Car Concept series and signals a marketing strategy that pairs highly complex collectible sets with large engineering stunts to drive enthusiast interest and broader media attention.