- The full-size LEGO Koenigsegg Sadair Spear set a record of 69 mph at Goodwood, more than double the previous LEGO Technic speed mark.
- Built from 327,906 pieces and weighing nearly 4,000 pounds total, it is one of the most complex drivable Lego cars ever made.
- The project also launched the $516 Technic Set, which included a 9-speed gearbox, V8 engine and ‘Ghost Mode’ mechanical features.
The LEGO-Koenigsegg partnership is back with another project that’s as ambitious as it is impressive. To celebrate the launch of a new Technic set based on the Sadier Spear – a 1,603-horsepower hypercar limited to just 30 examples – the Danish toymaker created a full-size, drivable replica and took it straight to the Goodwood Hillclimb course in England, home of the annual Festival of Speed.
Behind the wheel was Markus Lund, Koenigsegg’s official test driver – the same driver who had set the hill climb record in the real Sadier Speyer a year earlier. This time, the brick-built version is being operated in a reverse-course configuration.
Lundh reached 69 mph, more than double the previous speed record for a large-scale LEGO Technic vehicle. That mark was held by the Lego McLaren P1, which went 31 mph.
Lego Technic Spear of the Koenigsegg Sadair
Photo by: Lego
Car: almost two tons and 327,906 pieces
As impressive as the Speed Run was, the construction itself may be even more remarkable. The full-size model is made of 327,906 Lego elements and weighs approximately 3,968 pounds, which includes 882 pounds of Lego bricks.
Over 9,400 hours went into the design and construction of the car, which also included the development of its working mechanical features. Most notable is “Ghost Mode”, which opens the doors, hood and mirrors simultaneously at the touch of a button.
Company founder and CEO Christian von Koenigsegg described the collaboration as a celebration of a shared passion for engineering, while Lund said the experience felt surprisingly close to driving a real car.
The record-setting LEGO Koenigsegg will make its public debut at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed before embarking on a global promotional tour.
Set: one nine-speed transmission and 4,104 pieces
The Goodwood Run also marks the launch of LEGO Technic’s new Koenigsegg Sadair Spear set, shown in the attached photo gallery. It joins the brand’s 1:8-scale Ultimate Car Concept series as the sixth entry, following models inspired by Porsche, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Ferrari and McLaren.
Designed for adult builders and engineering enthusiasts, this set includes 4,104 pieces and measures 23.2 inches long, 5.9 inches high, and 11.0 inches wide.
It faithfully recreates many of the key features of the real car, including a piston-style V8 engine, a functional nine-speed sequential gearbox operated by steering-wheel-mounted paddles, front and rear triplex suspension, and a rotating display that indicates the selected gear.
Photo by: Lego
Ghost mode also makes the jump to scale models. Raise the rear hood, and the doors open, the mirrors fold inward, and the front hood comes up automatically. The roof panel is also removable, just like the real car.
Lego says the set took approximately 18 months to develop, with dozens of new elements created specifically for the project. The set will be available in early access to LEGO Insiders members from July 1, 2026, before going on sale to the general public on July 4 for €449.99 in Europe (approximately $515 in the US).
Customers who purchase the set between July 1 and July 6 will also receive a free 228-piece Sadair spear steering wheel model while supplies last.
Motor1’s Opinion: LEGO’s latest Ultimate Car concept set may be its most ambitious yet. Between the working nine-speed transmission, functional ghost mode, and more than 4,100 pieces, this is the kind of Technic set that blurs the line between toy and engineering showcase.
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