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Lamborghini Sian FKP 37 Lego Technic Revealed With 3,696 Pieces
Lamborghini’s hybrid supercar has been replicated as a Lego kit. Originally called Sián, it later got an “FKP 37” suffix in recognition of the late Ferdinand Karl Piëch, who was born in 1937. The car has is now a Lego Technic kit with a staggering 3,696 pieces.
It’s actually the most complex of the three, with a whopping 3,696 pieces included in that matching box. It wears the same striking lime green paint as the car from the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show, as well as its flashy gold rims. Being a 1:8 scale model, it goes without saying it’s rather large. Indeed, the model is 60 centimetres (23 inches) long, 25 cm (9 inches) wide, and stands 13 cm (5 inches) tall.
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The impressive Lego Technic kit has everything from functional scissor doors to a movable rear spoiler, not to mention working wheels, front and rear suspension, and a heavily detailed interior. Speaking of which, Lamborghini says there’s a “fully functional eight-speed sequential gearbox controlled by a movable paddle gearshift.” Open up the front bonnet and you’ll find the world’s smallest Lamborghini-branded overnight bag. The engine cover at the back can be opened as well, revealing the mighty V12 engine with moving pistons.
The full-size Sián FKP 37’s naturally aspirated V-12 produces 774 horsepower and an electric motor integrated with the car’s gearbox kicks in another 34 hp, bringing total system output to 807 hp. Lamborghini said the electric motor is capable of powering the car by itself at low speeds. The automaker quotes a 0-60 mph time of 2.8 seconds, with a top speed in excess of 217 mph.
Unlike traditional hybrids, the Sián FKP 37 does not use a battery pack. Instead, it stores electricity in a first-of-its-kind supercapacitor, which Lamborghini claims is three times more powerful and three times lighter than a battery pack of similar size.
The full-size Sián FKP 37 costs $2 million (with production limited to 63 examples), so the Lego version seems like a relative bargain at $379.99. Owners can scan a QR code to access the behind-the-scenes video from those involved in creating the model. The kit will be available in the United States beginning June 1.
