Lego Ferrari 488 GTE model hits 129mph

A scale Lego replica of the Ferrari 488 GTE race car reached nearly 130mph on the Autodromo di Modena circuit in Italy.

Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE

A Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE has hit an incredible top speed of almost 130mph.

The scale replica of the real-world AF Corse no.51 Ferrari racer achieved the high speed on the Autodromo di Modena circuit in Italy.

However, the Lego 488 GTE did need some assistance on its quest for performance.

Small scale, big speed

Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE

The Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE does boast a miniature V8 engine with moving pistons. However, to reach 129mph (208kph), the real AF Corse Ferrari was brought along to help.

Attaching the Lego model to its big brother involved the use of a special mechanical arm. A total of eight cameras, and even two drones, were used to record the event. 

An ex-Formula 1 driver was the perfect person to place behind the wheel of the real Ferrari. Giancarlo Fisichella is now a Ferrari Competizioni GT driver, responsible for piloting the 488 GTE in the World Endurance Championship.

A video was then created, making it appear like the Lego Ferrari was lapping the circuit under its own power.

Bringing Lego to life

Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE

Made from almost 1,700 pieces, the Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE measures 48 cm (19 inches) long. Although smaller than the real thing, the £169.99 ($169.99) model is much more affordable.

Camillo Mazzola, Marketing Director at the Lego Group Italy, commented: “The Lego Technic Ferrari 488 GTE is packed with authentic features and beautiful design elements from the original racing car model. It is so similar to the real one, and all that it needed to really come alive was to be able to speed through a real racing car circuit and today it has happened!”

He added: “As a true Lego fan and motor racing lover, I couldn’t miss this special event and it was really exciting to take part in this great project with our partner Ferrari.“

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