34 Coolest Real-Life Lego Cars You Can Buy

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Building Legos and loving cars seem to fit like a couple of 2x4 bricks. Legos were what we loved to tinker with as kids, and we still enjoy them today. Part of the allure is the seemingly bottomless bucket where they live, and the endless fun it represents. But then we also remember extreme pain that comes from stepping on them by accident. Maybe, then, it's that they remind us of life's ups and downs, its joys and its sorrows.

Anyhow, ice that foot and check out the wonderful world where cars and Legos intersect. Into Bugattis, McLarens, and Porsches? Lego has you covered. We've built a few of the scale models ourselves. 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 you can find a Lego car kit for every budget.

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LEGO Technic McLaren Formula 1 2022 Replica Race Car

LEGO Technic Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica

We all like Lamborghini. The origami shapes, funky colors, screeching exhaust notes, and so on. As I'm sure you already know, the big downside of Lamborghini is that they're generally out of reach to 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 V10 engine, working steering, and opening doors.

806 pieces

LEGO Technic Audi RS Q e-tron 42160 Advanced Building Kit for Kids Ages 10 and Up, This Remote Controlled Car Toy Features App-Controlled Steering and Makes a Great Gift for Kids Who Love Engineering

LEGO Technic Yamaha MT-10 SP

This is another motorcycle that made our list thanks to Lego Technics' extreme attention to detail. The kit is based on Yamaha's super high-performance MT-10 SP and features a replica 4-cylinder engine, Ohlins dampers, and a 3-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 I would imagine at this point is made up mostly of full-fledged 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 or the sequels.

1872 pieces

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

There is no more iconic automotive film franchise than the Fast and The Furious. Among the cars that have gained notoriety thanks to the franchise, Brian O'Connor's (Pual Walker) R34 Nissan GTR holds a special place for fans. It makes sense since enthusiasts in the U.S. have clamored for the forbidden fruit R34 since its release.

319 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 interestingly an assortment of off-road accessories including a roof rack, jerry cans, and a working winch.

2336 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 it can be built with Lego bricks—2573 of the Technic ones, to be precise. The Lego Defender is just like the real thing, with a moving inline-six engine, a working winch, and 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 an open, visible rear differential; a six-cylinder flat-six engine; and working suspension components.

1580 pieces

Lego Speed Champions 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0

The coolest thing about the Lego 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—not that we're complaining. It's extremely cool that the folks at Lego are doing more retro sets like this classic Porsche and we hope they do more just like it.

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 Lego's catalog. This VW features a pop-top sleeping berth, a fully 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 also is luxurious and ultra-exclusive. It's also seriously expensive, and all of those traits—well, except for that ludicrous top speed—carry over to Lego's Technic kit. The Lego Bug has a working suspension, gearbox, and detailed engine. Its list price is already high but 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. The Vette kit 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. With that being said, the Batmobile that was driven by Michael Keaton in the Tim Burton-directed movie has an incredible amount of detail in Lego form. It's not only worth the asking price, but the effort and time required to complete.

3036 pieces

Lego Creator Expert Volkswagen Beetle

Who knew 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 is the first Japanese car to get bricked by the Danish toy maker as part of their 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

Bonus: 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 (hence why we've included it here as a bonus item). 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 hardest-core 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, we can't all afford a $1 million track toy, right?

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 actually closely resembles the real thing (many Speed Champions cars look somewhat cartoonish and misshapen due to their tiny scale) and comes with a few spare parts.

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), and it does a pretty good job of capturing the hatchback's aggressive look. It also is very, very cheap.

203 pieces

Lego Speed Champions Toyota Supra

A favorite among automotive enthusiasts for over 40 years, the Toyota Supra is one of the most thrilling rides sold today. Like the roadgoing Supra, the Lego version is super low to the ground and uses a two-seat cockpit. The set also comes with optional wheel covers, should you lose any or curb it up against an ottoman in the living room. This Lego set is appropriate for ages seven and up.

299 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 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, like you would 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 5.2-liter supercharged 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 the drag strip.

544 pieces

Lego Monster Jam El Toro Loco

Monster trucks are a hilarious mix of horsepower, giant tires, and the ability to launch insane jumps. This Lego set is easy to build and can be converted into a rock-crawling race car from the legendary Monster Jam El Toro Loco truck. It's got teeth, it's got horns, it's playtime!

247 pieces

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