Top 10 Best LEGO Car Sets

The Porsche 911 RSR is one of the most iconic sports cars ever created, and the LEGO Technic version might be the best alternative to the real thing. This LEGO replica was developed in partnership with the German automaker, making it extremely authentic with plenty of the details you'd find on the production car. Many of the sharp contours and aerodynamic details are present, including the rear wing with "swan neck" mounts, extended rear diffuser, and the specially designed side mirrors. It's truly a Porsche fanatic's dream set.

Other fine details that truly set this kit apart include a visible working differential, independent suspension, and a six-cylinder boxer engine with moving pistons found in front of the rear axle. Inside the accessible cockpit, there's a radar screen, working steering, fire extinguisher system, and a map of the world famous Laguna Seca track printed on the driver's door. Rounding it all off are black wheels, realistic headlights and tail lights, and of course, the iconic black, red, and white color scheme with detailed stickers.

In total, there are 1,580 pieces to this set. Once built, it measures over 19" long, 7" wide, and 5" tall.

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The Chevrolet Corvette is one of America's most famous sports cars, and the latest model is arguably the best looking one yet. The same could be said for its LEGO Technic counterpart, with this ZR1 replica developed in partnership with Chevy. Like other LEGO Technic kits, there's plenty of realistic features on this set, including a large racing rear wing, quad exhaust tips, black-spoked rims with low-profile tires, working steering, and a detailed V8 engine with moving pistons.

The exterior is decked out with an authentic orange and black color scheme, and you can enhance the styling with the included sticker sheet. Inside the cabin, you can operate the working steering and when you maneuver the finished creation, it'll activate the visible V8 pistons.

What makes this 579-piece kit really unique is that it's a two-in-one kit. You can use the same pieces to build a Hot Rod replica! The Corvette model measures over 11" long, 4" wide, and 3" tall when completed, while the Hot Rod measures over 9" long, 4" wide, and 3" tall.

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Very few of us will ever have the opportunity to see the McLaren Senna up close and personal, nevermind driving or even owning one. So that means we'll have to settle for a LEGO Champions version, which features a minifigure cockpit for the racing driver minifigure that comes complete with a racing suit sporting the McLaren Senna and Pirelli logos. You can also equip the racing driver with a helmet and spanner.

The car itself has a few customizable features, with a removable windshield and two sets of interchangeable wheels. You can even mix-and-match if you want to give your Senna a different look. If the model itself is too plain for you once it's assembled, you can further decorate it with the McLaren and Senna logo stickers. But it's not just the replica car that you can play with; this kit includes a wind tunnel fan that rotates so you can simulate car development scenarios. It's a nice bonus, considering how much McLaren emphasized aerodynamics when the British automaker developed the wild Senna.

The 219-piece kit measures over 5" long, 1" wide, and 1" tall when completed. The wind tunnel fan measures over 2" wide, 1" deep and 1" tall.

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Well, if you're a fan of cars, you've probably watched one, two, three, or even all of the Fast & Furious movies. From the saga that seems to never end is this replica of Dom's (Vin Diesel) Dodge Charger. It's based on the iconic 1970s Dodge Charger R/T and since it comes from LEGO Technic, there are plenty of authentic details throughout the kit. Vin Diesel would be the first one to tell you to check out what's underneath the hood, which in this case, is an iconic V8 engine with moving pistons.

Other neat features include wishbone suspension, steering system, and air blower—but it wouldn't be an authentic Fast & Furious creation without the nitro bottles in the trunk. Really, the only thing missing here is a minifigure of Dominic Toretto himself and maybe a tuna sandwich. Oh and how could we forget, you can even set the finished creation in the famous wheelstand position, lifting the front wheels off the ground.

This kit has a total of 1,077 pieces and measures 15" long, 6" wide, and 4" tall once completed.

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Wish you could go off-roading every single day? Yeah, so do we. For something a bit different than all the sports car LEGO sets we've recommended so far is this LEGO Technic Land Rover Defender replica, complete with ground-gripping tires and other authentic features. It's based on the 2019 Land Rover Defender and it's easy to spot all the iconic styling details.

Like many LEGO Technic creations, it's developed in partnership with the automaker for authenticity. Features include opening doors, a removable roof rack with storage box, pannier, ladder, and traction mats. If you've checked out our previous LEGO Technic recommendations, you won't be surprised to hear the six-cylinder engine underneath the hood has moving pistons. Opening the doors reveals an elaborately detailed cabin, complete with working steering and a sophisticated transmission system starring a four-speed sequential gearbox that is exposed when you fold the rear seats forward. There are two levers so you can engage between high or low gear ratios, along with a selector for changing gear. In true Land Rover fashion, this model has all-wheel drive with three differentials and independent suspension on both axles.

This is one comprehensive kit with a total of 2,573 pieces. Once built, the finished model measures over 16" long, 7" wide, and 8" tall.

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What's better than the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1? A race car version of course. This LEGO car set is part of the Speed Champions lineup, featuring 198 pieces and includes a Chevy Camaro racing driver minifigure. Fitting the stock car race theme, the kit also includes a fuel canister so you can play out racing and pit stop scenarios. Inside the minifigure cockpit, you'll find an adjustable roll cage, an essential modification for every race car.

The windshield is removable, and you can further decorate the exterior with racing graphics stickers. To place the minifigure in the car, you simply remove the windshield and lift the roll cage. Along with the authentic design details that clearly resemble the production Camaro ZL1, this kit also includes Chevrolet Camaro-branded wheels with rubber tires and translucent light-style elements. The minifigure can be accessorized with the Camaro racing driver's helmet and a spanner.

When fully assembled, the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 race car measures over 5" long, 1" wide, and 1" tall. If you're a fan of NASCAR and the Chevrolet Camaro, this kit should be at the top of your list.

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It's one of the most iconic sports cars in the world: the Porsche 911. It's truly one of the few cars that has gone through evolutionary changes for each iteration, with the German automaker choosing to build on each predecessor rather than reaching for revolutionary changes. As a result, its styling is unmistakable even in this particular LEGO set, which is modeled after the 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0.

If you prefer the classic design of the 911, this LEGO Speed Champions set should scratch the itch. With a total of 180 pieces, this model car kit includes a classic Porsche 911 driver minifigure that can be set inside the cockpit. Like similar LEGO Speed Champions sets, the windshield is removable and each corner sits wheels wrapped with rubber racing tires. Authentic design details include the iconic "whale tail" rear spoiler—a fan favorite.

The minifigure can be equipped with a Porsche 911 driver's helmet, and three cones are included for racing play action. Once built, it measures over 5" long, 2" wide, and 1" tall.

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No list of recommended LEGO car sets would be considered credible without an entry from Ferrari. The Italian exotic automaker is known all around the world and its iconic styling is unmistakable. While there are a few Ferrari sets to choose from, we'll have to recommend the LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F40 Competizione. Why? It's the last car that Enzo Ferrari oversaw in his lifetime, so it holds a special place in the hearts of Ferrari enthusiasts. That, and it's just pure awesome.

This kit is actually a two-in-one model, allowing you to turn the Competizione into the road-going version of the F40 with interchangeable parts such as the hood and rear spoiler. It features a minifigure cockpit with a removable windshield, along with several sets of different wheels that can go on the rubber racing tires. Removing the windshield allows you to put in the racing minifigure, which can be paired with a Ferrari racing driver's helmet.

Once completed, the 198-piece set measures over 5" long, 1" wide, and 1" tall.

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We're well aware that so far we've covered American and European cars on our list, so where's our recommendation for Japanese import fans? That honor goes to none other than the Nissan GT-R NISMO. The Nissan GT-R moniker has captured the hearts of tuners and enthusiasts worldwide for decades and the GT-R NISMO is the hardcore variant built for road and the track.

Along with the buildable Nissan GT-R NISMO, you'll get a collectible minifigure in a Nissan racing suit. Fans of the Japanese sports car will recognize the iconic racing livery on this creation, along with all the aerodynamic enhancements such as the wider fenders and large rear spoiler. The removable windshield allows you to put the racing driver minifigure into the cockpit, which is fully decked out with race-inspired elements, including the red seats.

This kit has 298 pieces, which is a bit more than other LEGO Speed Champions sets. When completed, it measures 6" long, 2" wide, and 1" tall.

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Now for something really different. We've covered race cars, exotic supercars, and even off-road cars. But what about electric cars? This kit includes two figures, the Formula E Panasonic Jaguar Racing GEN2 car that competes in the FIA Formula E Championship, and the Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY. The two cars are accompanied by two minifigures fully equipped with racing suits, and a start line with three lights for staging some fun racing action.

Both cars are finished in a similar light blue/aqua shade as the real cars they replicate. You'll notice plenty of realistic details throughout both cars, including livery and sponsor logos.

Since two cars are included with this LEGO Champions set, you're getting a total of 565 pieces. For the race car, the halo can be lifted to drop in the driver, while the I-PACE's windshield can be removed to do the same. When assembled, the I-PACE measures 6" long, 3" wide, and 2" tall, while the Formula E race car is 7" long, 3" wide, and 2" tall. The staging start line measures 10" wide and 4" tall, leaving plenty of space to line up both cars side by side for some racing action.

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