34 Coolest Real-Life Lego Cars You Can Buy

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This article was updated in September 2023 with new products and information.

Lego has long been the building block of dreams for kids and adults alike. If you're handy with a wrench, you know the feeling of catharsis when you've finally gotten something back together after hours spent tearing it apart—that moment when you can finally take a step back, take a deep breath, and feel gratified about your hard work. For those who may not be as mechanically inclined, there is catharsis to be found in boxes of tiny colorful Lego bricks.

We've scoured the Lego universe to bring you the best of the best, from sleek supercars that can put the wind in your hair right in your living room to iconic classics that'll take you on a nostalgia-fueled joyride. With choices like the small Speed Champions series, the Creator Expert line, and the complex Technic kits, there are sets out there for just about every age group and budget.

Things to Consider

Lego kits can range in price from under $50 up to several hundred dollars, so it's important to be considerate with your purchase. The main factor to keep in mind is that the larger, more complex kits will not be as friendly to younger builders and wrenches in training.

Age Appropriateness: Lego sets are typically labeled with recommended age ranges. Make sure the set you choose is suitable for the age and skill level of the person who will be using it. More complex sets may be challenging for younger builders.

Size and Complexity: Lego car kits come in various sizes and levels of complexity. Consider the builder's experience and the amount of time they are willing to invest. Some sets are simple and quick to assemble, while others are large and intricate.

Piece Count: Check the number of pieces in the set. Larger sets typically have more pieces and offer a more intricate building experience. Smaller sets take less time to complete.

Features and Functionality: Some Lego car kits come with moving parts, like working steering, opening doors, or removable engines. Consider whether you want a set with these features.

Here are the coolest cars you can buy in Lego form.

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Lego Technic Audi RS Q e-tron

One of the latest kits from Lego, the Technic RS Q e-tron sets itself apart with its ability to double as an RC car. With the Control+ app, it can go forward, reverse, and steer—after you've assembled it, of course. It also features suspension at all four corners and a new Technic wheel that was created specifically for this model.

• 914 pieces

Lego Icons Land Rover Classic Defender 90

Classic Land Rovers possess an unmistakable charm, and no model embodies the Land Rover ethos as much as the Defender. The model features functional steering, opening doors, working suspension, and, most interesting, an assortment of off-road accessories including a roof rack, jerrycans, and a working winch.

• 2336 pieces

Lego Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica

We all like Lamborghini. The origami shapes, the funky colors, the screeching exhaust notes, and so on. The downside is that the cars are generally out of reach for most.

Lego Technic's new Lamborghini Huracán doesn't have that problem. It's not even among the priciest Lego sets on this list. It includes a replica V-10 engine, working steering, and opening doors.

• 806 pieces

Lego Technic McLaren Formula 1 2022

The folks at Lego Technic worked closely with McLaren Racing designers to create this awesome model. It features a V-6 engine, steering, suspension, and a differential, just like the real deal. At 25.5 inches, it'll make quite the display piece once you've assembled its 1432 pieces.

• 1432 pieces

Lego Technic Yamaha MT-10 SP

This is another motorcycle that made our list thanks to Lego Technic's extreme attention to detail. The kit is based on Yamaha's super-high-performance MT-10 SP and features a replica four-cylinder engine, Öhlins dampers, and three-speed transmission with details down to the shift drum, shift fork, gear shift ring, and ratchet drum.

• 1478 pieces

Lego Icons Back to the Future Time Machine

Back to the Future has a strong cult following of what we imagine is, at this point in time, made up mostly of adults. That's okay, though, because this replica DeLorean is detailed enough to occupy adult brains for hours. The coolest part is that it contains all the parts you'd need to give the car the look from the original film and its sequels.

• 1872 pieces

Lego Speed Champions 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34)

Is there a more iconic automotive film franchise than Fast and Furious? Among the cars whose popularity was heightened by the series, Brian O'Connor's (Paul Walker) R34 Nissan GT-R holds a special place for fans. It makes sense, as enthusiasts in the U.S. have clamored for the forbidden fruit that is the R34 since its release.

• 319 pieces

Lego Technic Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is back on American shores, and we're happy for its return. We're also excited that a model can be built with Lego bricks—2573 of the Technic ones, to be precise. The Lego Defender is like the real thing, with a moving inline-six, a working winch, and a steering system. It also has a four-speed transmission and functioning all-wheel drive with three working differentials.

• 2573 pieces

Lego Technic Porsche 911 GT3 RS

It should be no surprise that Porsche, a brand with fanatical followers, has numerous Lego models in circulation. What better accessory is there for the Porsche enthusiast in your life than a scale Lego version of their car? This 911 GT3 RS is the most complex, with a shiftable transmission, working steering, and a functional suspension.

• 2704 pieces

Fast & Furious Dom's Dodge Charger

Dominic Toretto's Dodge Charger is arguably one of the most iconic cars from the Fast & Furious series. You can build it yourself with this 1077-piece kit. The coolest feature of the car has to be the V-8 engine, which has working pistons and an air blower. Once everything is snapped together properly, the finished product measures about 15 inches in length.

• 1077 pieces

Lego Technic Porsche 911 RSR

Lego's Technic Porsche 911 RSR race car is half as expensive as the 911 GT3 RS kit, but then it is made of a little over half the number of pieces. Even though it is less complex than the GT3 RS kit, the RSR comes with a flat-six engine, working suspension components, and an open, visible rear differential.

• 1580 pieces

Lego Speed Champions 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0

The coolest thing about the Speed Champions 1974 911 Turbo 3.0 has to be the iconic whale-tail spoiler that takes up the entirety of the rear of the car. It's great that the folks at Lego are doing more retro sets like this, and we hope there are more to come.

• 180 pieces

Lego Creator Expert Volkswagen T1 Camper Van

The Volkswagen T1 Camper Van kit is one of Lego's oldest modern Creator car kits, so if you're interested in it, you should snap one up (plastic-brick pun intended) before it's retired from the catalog. This VW features a pop-top sleeping berth, a detailed interior, and openable doors.

• 1334 pieces

Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron

The real-life Bugatti Chiron is a poster car, a sophisticated land missile capable of 261 mph that is luxurious and ultra-exclusive. It's also seriously expensive. All of those traits—well, except that ludicrous top speed—carry over to Lego's Technic kit. The Lego Bugatti has a working suspension, gearbox, and detailed engine. Its list price is already high, and its rarity can be expected to drive the price up even higher.

• 3599 pieces

Lego Technic Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

If you're looking for a relatively affordable Technic model, this Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is it. This Vette has the nifty distinction of wearing bodywork just like the real thing—plastic!

• 579 pieces

Lego DC Batman 1989 Batmobile

You cannot build the Lego 1989 Batmobile in two hours—we tried and failed spectacularly. That being said, the Lego form of the Batmobile driven by Michael Keaton in the Tim Burton–directed movie has an incredible amount of detail. It's worth not only worth the asking price but also the effort and time required for completion.

• 3306 pieces

Lego Creator Expert Volkswagen Beetle

Who knew that Lego, with a brand built on square bricks, could pull off a kit for a car that, in real life, is relentlessly curvy? The classic Beetle Creator kit manages the feat, even if the effect isn't immediately apparent in photos. We've assembled this kit ourselves, and we can confirm that in person it is strikingly accurate.

• 1167 pieces

Lego Creator Expert Mini Cooper

With 1077 pieces, Lego's Mini Cooper kit from its Creator line isn't that "mini." Lego puts the Cooper's size to good use, stuffing in a scale engine, checkered seats, and even a little picnic basket that fits in the trunk.

• 1077 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Nissan GT-R NISMO

This Nissan GT-R NISMO was the first Japanese car to get bricked by the Danish toymaker as part of its Lego Speed Champions collection. The plastic version of Godzilla looks just like the real thing—even the iconic rear taillights were painstakingly designed to replicate the original car. And because Legos, the rear wing is infinitely adjustable; just keep adding bricks.

• 298 pieces

Lego Technic BMW R 1200 GS Adventure

Okay, so Lego's Technic BMW R 1200 motorcycle isn't a car kit, but it's too cool for us to ignore. It comes with a fully working suspension, nifty saddle storage compartments, a two-cylinder engine, and an oh-so-useful kickstand.

• 603 pieces

Lego Speed Champions 2016 GT, 1966 Ford GT40

Honoring Ford's class win at the 2016 Le Mans 24-hour race, Lego has a Speed Champions kit that includes both the winning '16 Ford GT (pictured in its red, white, and blue livery), as well as the Le Mans–winning GT40 from 1966 (shown in black). Cheekily, the set comes with a tiny podium and a trophy.

• 366 pieces

Lego Speed Champions 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

Lego sells some Speed Champions sets in pairs, including this combined kit that comes with a 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon (pictured here in yellow) and a 1970 Charger R/T (shown in black). A drag-racing Christmas-tree starting light and a few figurines are included, too.

• 478 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Porsche 911 RSR, 911 Turbo 3.0

As with some of the other Technic kits on this list, the Porsche 911 RSR is also available in affordable (and smaller) Speed Champions form. In this case, the Speed Champions Porsche 911 RSR set also includes a sweet 911 Turbo 3.0 (shown here in lime green).

• 391 pieces

Lego Speed Champions McLaren Senna

McLaren's most hardcore road car ever, the Senna, is currently priced at $15. You'll need to be okay with giving up the real deal's track performance, 789-hp V-8 engine, and seating for two non-Lego-sized people, but hey, not all of us can afford a million-dollar track toy.

• 219 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Ferrari F40 Competizione

Ferrari has stopped offering the F40 supercar in the larger, pricier Lego Creator form, but you can still buy a Lego F40 from the Speed Champions line. This smaller Ferrari comes with a few spare parts and actually closely resembles the real thing (unlike other Speed Champions cars that look somewhat cartoonish and misshapen because of their tiny scale).

• 198 pieces

Lego Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3

Ferrari's 829-hp Daytona SP3 gets the Lego treatment, and the miniature replica is about as big of a technical triumph as the full-size car it apes. Ferrari even let Lego in on the development of the real Daytona SP3. This allowed the team at Lego to create an appropriately accurate replica of Ferrari's limited-run supercar.

• 3778 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Porsche 919 Hybrid

You can buy the Porsche race car that thrice won the 24 Hours of Le Mans for about $15. So long as you're okay with your 919 hybrid fitting in the palm of your hand, of course.

• 161 pieces

Lego Speed Champions 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

Don't call this Lego '68 Ford Mustang a Bullitt—it isn't specifically based on Ford's eponymous special-edition Mustang, which itself its based on the iconic Highland Green Mustang in the movie Bullitt. It is, however, a green 1968 fastback (albeit with racing-style stickers and stripes), so draw your own conclusions.

• 183 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Ford Fiesta M-Sport WRC

The Speed Champions Ford Fiesta M-Sport WRC is one of the few rally-inspired kits Lego offers (the other has approximations of the original Mini Cooper rally car, as well as the brand's current Countryman). It does a pretty good job of capturing the hatchback's aggressive look. It also is very, very cheap.

• 203 pieces

Lego Technic 2022 Ford GT

Your bank account will thank you for picking up this 1:12-scale replica Ford GT from Lego instead of one of the Blue Oval's full-size models. With a list price of $119.99, the Lego Ford GT is a heckuva lot cheaper than the six-figure sum Ford charged for its mid-engine supercar.

• 1466 pieces

Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor

Playing with toys is fun, and driving the 450-hp Ford F-150 Raptor over trails and through mud offers evidence that the real pickup is just a really big toy. This 1379-piece set is all about high ground clearance and suspension travel. The doors, hood, and tailgate all function, and if you look on Amazon, you can add light bars and other accessory lighting to this rig, just like you might with the truck. The finished product measures 17 inches long, with a little knob on the roof to let you control steering without opening the doors.

• 1379 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG GT3

Hey, this Mercedes-AMG GT3 looks just like the one we drove in 2016! You can't exactly drive this one, but it's a great deal more affordable than the real thing, which costs just shy of half a million bucks.

196 pieces

Lego Speed Champions McLaren 720S

McLaren's 720S comes in Lego Speed Champions guise with a Lego person who can double as either the car's designer or a racer with a helmet. For when the minifigure, as Lego calls it, is in designer mode, it can be placed at a little designer's desk. For reference, the real 720S supercar does not come with a person or a desk.

• 161 pieces

Lego Technic Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

The real Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 is a 760-hp rocket ship. Its supercharged 5.2-liter V-8 is pure American muscle, and like this 544-piece Lego set, it is built by hand. The set includes a plastic trigger that lets you pull the GT500 back and launch it (sort of) like you would at a drag strip.

• 544 pieces

FAQs

Are Lego car kits suitable for all ages?

LEGO car kits come with age recommendations. There are sets with easy-to-handle pieces for young children, as well as more complex sets designed for older kids and adult enthusiasts.

What skills are needed to build Lego car kits?

Basic motor skills and the ability to follow step-by-step instructions are the primary skills required. More complex sets may require patience, attention to detail, and fine motor skills.

Can I combine different Lego car kits to create custom vehicles?

Absolutely! Lego's modular design allows you to mix and match pieces from different sets to create unique vehicles and designs.

Can Lego car kits be used for play or display?

Lego car kits are versatile and can be used for both play and display. Some builders enjoy showcasing their creations, while others use them for imaginative play.

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