Bugatti Chiron as a Lego version
2,304 Lego motors together generate 3.9 kW
Lego has recreated the Bugatti Chiron sports car in its original size. Over 1,000,000 components were used. 2,304 Lego engines power the 1.5-ton model.
There is space for two people in the full-size replica sports car. The model achieves a top speed of 20 km/h and has an output of 5.3 hp and a torque of 92 Nm.
The Lego Bugatti is equipped with a rear spoiler, speedometer, front and rear lights as well as a removable steering wheel and brake pedal. During construction, 339 different types of 'Lego Technic elements' were used. It took 13,000 working hours to develop and construct the model.
Incidentally, the Lego Technic Chiron is roadworthy: Andy Wallace, former racing driver with several victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans or Daytona and official Bugatti driver, drove it and raved: "When I saw the Lego Chiron for the first time, I was immediately impressed by the accuracy of the model and the attention to detail. In fact, from about 20 meters away, it's not obvious that you're looking at a Lego car. I can only imagine how much time and effort has gone into making this model."
You might also be interested in
Electric Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron
Lego has built a full-size Bugatti Chiron from more than a million elements.
read more...Production of the cult scooter with electric drive
Piaggio starts production of the 'Vespa Elettrica' in September 2018 - including innovative man-machine networking. The electric version of the famous scooter is manufactured at the Pontedera plant in the province of Pisa.
read more...Swiss and German racing cars at the front
A total of 4,000 students competed in 118 teams in the 'Formula Student Germany 2018' competition at the Hockenheimring in August. Their self-built racing cars competed in three categories: Combustion Engine, Electric Drive and Autonomous Vehicles.
read more...MTCON and Sensor-Technik Wiedemann combine expertise
MTConnectivity power2pcb (MTCON) has a new shareholder: Sensor-Technik Wiedemann (STW) has held a stake in the power element manufacturer since the end of 2019.
read more...Electromobility / green electricity
Intelligent charging saves fossil fuels
Charging electric cars can overload the electricity grid and lead to fossil fuel power plants having to step in. This is unnecessary and leads to high costs for grid operators. BMW and Tennet want to change this.
read more...Service robotics at Conrad Electronic
Sales robots in use around the clock
To provide its customers with a 24/7 shopping experience in Berlin Schöneberg, Conrad Electronic has now deployed a sales robot. The robot 'Alex' is designed to provide a high-tech shopping experience. It comes from the manufacturer pi4_robotics.
read more...Ridesharing field test in Paris
Renault tests Zoe as a robo-taxi
Renault launches a ridesharing field trial in Paris with two autonomous Zoe robo-taxis. The two prototypes have been specially modified. In addition to the technology for automated driving, they have a modified interior with multimedia and on-board...
read more...Robots for the hospital of the future
ABB has opened its first global Health Care Hub dedicated specifically to healthcare research on the campus of the Texas Medical Center (TMC) in Houston, Texas. A number of technology concepts were presented at the opening, including a mobile YuMi...
read more...Weidmüller, Enercity and Wallbe form alliance
Weidmüller Mobility Concepts, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Weidmüller Group, has acquired a 25.1% stake in Paderborn-based Wallbe GmbH from Hanover-based Enercity AG. Wallbe is a full-service provider of e-mobility charging solutions.
read more...