Keeping kids happily busy since 1949, LEGO has evolved from a company that builds plastic construction toys into one that makes complex models with technical functions through its Technic division. Following a series of scale models based on existing cars, LEGO Technic just launched a life-sized, fully functional Bugatti Chiron.

Yup, you read that correctly. Lego just built a full-size replica of the 1,500-horsepower supercar. What's more, it can seat two people, and it's fully functional, powered by motors from the LEGO Power Function platform. Insane, right?

While the smaller replicas look more or less like the rear deal, the full-sized Chiron looks impressively authentic. It even has the quad-element headlamps, "Bugatti" badges, and the Atlantic-inspired engine hood.

LEGO used more than one million parts to build the car that sets many benchmarks for the Danish company. Specifically, it's the first fully-functional and self-propelled LEGO Technic car and the first model to have a non-glued construction. It's also the first large model powered by LEGO motors and the first to use load-bearing parts built purely out of LEGO Technic bricks and elements. It also incorporates 58 types of custom-made parts.

Obviously, the main highlight here is that it can be driven like a real car. The so-called engine was assembled from 2,304 LEGO Power Function parts, 4,032 gear wheels, and 2,016 cross axles. LEGO says it produces 5.3 horsepower and around 68 pound-feet of torque, propelling the plastic Chiron to a top speed of a little over 20 km/h, or 12.4 mph. Granted, that's far from fast, but hey, it's a car made from LEGO parts, and it doesn't require any type of fuel.

The badges and wheels are authentic Bugatti parts. The model weighs around 3,307 pounds, about 1,100 pounds less than the rear deal. No less than 13,438 man hours were spent on development and construction.

The LEGO supercar will be unveiled at the Grand Prix Formula 1 event in Monza, Italy, on August 30. There's no word as to how much this "toy" costs, but given the size, the numerous man hours required for the project, and the real Bugatti Chiron wheels, I'm pretty sure it will make a Toyota Camry seem really cheap.

Further Reading

Read our full review on the 2018 Bugatti Chiron.

Read our full review on the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport.

Read more Bugatti news.

Read more LEGO news.