Speed and bricks don’t mix but it sure is fun to try.
Few creations in the world of Lego are as amazing as the Technic version Bugatti Chrome. This kit costs $350 and includes no less than 359 pieces that faithfully reproduce the French supercar in 1:18 scale. Doors open, engine has moving pistons and the gearbox is functional. You can only drive it. However, Donut Media found that this was unacceptable.
This video shows that driving a Lego Bugatti can be difficult. However, it does set a record in its short life span.
Although the Lego Bugatti is difficult to build, the team went to a local hobby shop for some real motivation. The goal was to have the Chiron 1:8 scale achieve its true top speed of 261mph (420 km/h). This is equivalent to 32.6 mph (52.5 kilometers/h), which in the world radio control tomfoolery can easily be achieved.
This is where some cheating was involved. Instead of trying to fit an electric motor and battery into the Technic build, hobby shop professionals modified the Chiron body and placed it on a fully-functional radio-controlled chassis. The chassis can be controlled with real steering control and although it isn’t Lego-specific the original Technic wheels were used for authenticity. Perhaps something with more grip could have been added.
Because the bricked-out Chiron ran at a phenomenal speed, easily surpassing the target speed. Because things took a sad turn, you’ll notice that we used the word run. The bonkers build was a success