► Lego cars are a fabulous Christmas gift
► The best sets for all budgets
► From supercars to historic F1 racers
In the run-up to Christmas, you will undoubtedly be doing some last-minute Christmas gift prep before the big day finally lands. This might include scooping up one or two Lego car gifts for your loved ones – or even a treat for yourself.
The amazing thing is that because Lego cars are so varied nowadays, there really is a lot to choose from. From a simple Speed Champions set to a full-on, engineer-minded Technic set of a rare supercar. With the popularity of Lego cars and indeed Formula One on the rise, there is more to choose from now than there ever was.
We’ve compiled a guide of our top picks for Lego car gifts ranging in the brand’s product lines, prices, and level of advancement. Read on to see our top recommendations and gift ideas that could tempt you this Christmas.
Lego cars: Speed Champions
Lego Speed Champions Lamborghini Countach
The Speed Champions series is the most affordable and collectable range of Lego car models – and our personal favourite is the Lamborghini Countach.
It’s made up of 262 pieces and evokes the detail of a later 5000 S or QV. Needless to say, it’s a 1980s supercar icon, and this set will make a great gift for any car lover this Christmas.
Lego Speed Champions Ferrari 512 M
If you’re into your 1960s and 70s sports prototypes or reckon the recipient could be, then the Lego Speed Champions Ferrari 512M is the perfect gift. It was Ferrari’s answer to the Porsche 917 and this set is a charming tribute to the 12-cylinder monster.
It includes a mini figure and the decals to emulate those that raced at Le Mans in the early 1970s. The real question however is whether Lego will release a Porsche 917 as a stablemate to this car.
Lego Speed Champions McLaren 2023 F1 Car
There is a new range of Lego speed champions F1 cars coming. They’ll represent all teams and be released in the Spring of 2025 in time for the 2025 season to kick off.
In the meantime however, why not grab the McLaren 2023 car while it’s still around? It boasts an impressive level of detail and the silhouette isn’t too far off the actual thing – not to mention that it represents good value for money.
Lego Speed Champions Porsche 963 LMP Hypercar
The current World Endurance Championship (WEC) rocked the motorsport world with an array of new cars with a change in how the top category racers were to be made. The Porsche 963 is one of those exciting machines, and you can build one of your own in Lego form.
It’s finished in a livery which is similar to that of Porsche’s factory team and it’s very displayable in any motorsport fan’s lounge, office, or bedroom.
Lego Speed Champions Mercedes-AMG Twin Set
This twin set could be a perfect duo for a car lover this Christmas. Packed within is the Mercedes SL63 and G63 models, representing opposite ends of the AMG spectrum.
You get two mini figures to go with each car, and because it’s a Speed Champions set, neither are complicated to build, yet will provide hours of occupied entertainment on Christmas Day.
Lego Speed Champions 2025 F1 Cars
We’re jumping the gun slightly, because this new line of Speed Champions F1 cars won’t be released until March 1 in 2025. However, if you’re really eager, you can place a pre-order for the car(s) of your choice.
One of them will be this Red Bull Racing RB20, but every team on the grid will have its own Lego Speed Champions set, and that’s mightily exciting for everyone with any interest in F1.
Lego cars: Technic
Lego Technic McLaren P1
The McLaren P1 may have been launched over 10 years ago, but Lego have only announced a set for it earlier this year (2024). It has a working V8 engine and gearbox as well as various other mechanical nods to replicate the real-life car. We also rather like the way it looks – it’s more akin to the real thing than a lot of other Technic kits.
Lego Technic Ferrari SP3 Daytona
If you’re into your V12s, look no further than the Ferrari SP3 Daytona kit. This model has been around for a short while, but is still one of the most enticing and detailed Lego Technic builds out there.
You get 12 working cylinders as well as all the doors and mechanical bits to indulge your inner engineer with.
Lego Technic Lamborghini Sian FKP 37
If you reckon a slightly different Italian V12 will suit your gift recipient better, the Lamborghini Sian in Lego Technic form perfectly suits that criteria.
It has a working V12 engine along with an eight-speed sequential transmission. It’s made up of 3,696 pieces and is in 1:8 scale, so you’ll certainly need to figure out somewhere to put it.
Lego Technic Mercedes-AMG F1 W14
For highly enthusiastic F1 fans that appreciate the engineering as well as the racing, the Lego Technic Mercedes AMG W14 set is a fabulous gift idea for Christmas.
It’s not as pricey as other Technic sets, and it captures everything that makes the real thing special in this scale model. It has a working V6 engine, suspension and steering, making the build all-the-more intuitive.
You can read our full review of the Technic Mercedes AMG F1 set here.
Lego Technic Ford GT
The Ford GT in the Lego Technic range is one of the more affordable options at a hair over £100 – which is substantially less than most of the Technic models. It is less detailed and is at 1:12 scale rather than 1:8, but it’s still an intuitive and fun set to build, and would make a great gift for any petrolhead on Christmas day.
Lego cars: Icons
Lego Icons Chevrolet Corvette C1
If you’re not wanting a Technic kit, Lego Icons is a line that offers car sets which boast great detail and accuracy without the engineering bits integrated. We like the fact Icons models look the best when displayed, and the C1 Corvette is no exception.
Finished in Candy Apple Red and featuring all the lovely details of the American classic, this is a fabulous Lego gift for someone who is a fan of classic American cars.
Lego Icons Land Rover Defender 90
The classic shape Land Rover Defender is one of the all-time iconic car designs, and one that arguably suits the bricky nature of a good Lego set.
Happily for fans, the Danish brand offers a set that’s a sterling tribute to the much-loved 4×4. It comes with a multitude of gear including jerry cans, a shovel, and much more to honour the adventurous nature of old Landies.
Lego Icons Porsche 911 Turbo/Targa
If you know someone who is a serial Porsche enthusiast, perhaps the Lego Icons 911 set is the one they’ll appreciate more than anything. You can choose whether you want a Targa model or the full-fat 930 Turbo. But if you’re like us and mix up the parts a bit, you can easily create a hardtop version of the standard Carrera.
Lego Icons McLaren MP4/4 Ayrton Senna
One of our favourite Lego sets to be launched in 2024 was the McLaren MP4/4. It’s a tribute to the 1988 season F1 car driven by Ayrton Senna and it’s beautifully shaped to accurately recreate the iconic car.
You get a plinth to display it on as well as a Senna mini figure that stands on a podium. There is a stablemate of this model coming in 2025 in the form of a Williams F1 car driven by Nigel Mansell. But until that arrives, begin your retro F1 collection with this beauty.
Brickify Wall Mount for Lego Technic Mercedes AMG F1 W14
If you’ve ever wondered how to secure your Lego sets to a wall, look no further than these simple things. Brickify manufacture a load of clips that mount a number of different Lego cars. They’re simple, affordable, and only require the same level of effort as mounting a photo frame – albeit the old-fashioned way.
FAQs:
How big are Lego cars?
This depends on which set you’re getting. Lego cars vary from size to size. The smallest Lego car sets are the Speed Champions sets, which most of the time, are roughly 1:32 in scale. This can expand massively if you go for a large Lego Technic set, which are around 1:8 scale most of the time.
How to mount Lego cars on the wall
You might’ve seen examples on social media of Lego cars being mounted to walls or even in a themed frame. These wall mount kits are usually available on Amazon and require some self-fitting before you can hang up the Lego car in question.
The process is pretty much the same as hanging up a photo frame. We’ve found that Brickify are the best company that specialises in this area, and offer a range of different mounts available on Amazon.
How big are Lego Technic cars?
Lego Technic cars are often 1:8 in scale, making them huge compared to other Lego sets. This however, doesn’t apply to more affordable Lego Technic sets, which range from roughly 1:24 to even 1:32 scale.
Either way, it’s worth working out where you’re going to put these things. If you or your gift recipient has just built the Lego Technic McLaren P1 for instance, and found there’s no storage on the shelves, home life might get ever-so-slightly awkward.
How much are Lego cars?
Again, this ranges across the model lines. Speed Champion sets sit in the £15 to £30 region in singular form, and usually a hair over £40 for twin sets. Icons models range from around £60 to £150, and it’s another level for Technic models. The flagship sets are well into the £300 range, but examples do retail anywhere between £150 to £250.
This differs slightly for smaller Technic sets. While not being as detailed, they are much more affordable. The cheapest Technic set will set you back around £20 and medium-range models are around £50.