Lego Speed Champions
LEGO Speed Champions is a theme of construction toy sets produced by The Lego Group, focused on building detailed, brick-built replicas of real-world racing cars and vehicles from prominent automotive brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and McLaren, often including driver minifigures for imaginative play and display.[1] Launched on March 1, 2015, the theme debuted with seven sets, including standalone cars, an F1 pit stop, a race track finish line, and an F1 truck, initially designed at a six-stud width scale to appeal to older children and adult collectors with elements for storytelling like tools and trophies.[2] In 2020, the sets evolved to an eight-stud width for greater detail and realism, prioritizing standalone car models over track accessories, which shifted compatibility with earlier releases but enhanced appeal to adult fans.[2] The theme emphasizes authentic designs inspired by high-performance vehicles, with partnerships enabling licensed models from manufacturers including Chevrolet, Ford, Audi, Mercedes, Bugatti, Dodge, Mini, Nissan, Jaguar, Koenigsegg, Toyota, Aston Martin, Lotus, Pagani, and Formula 1 teams.[2][3] Annual releases have grown from fewer than 10 sets in the early years to 17 in 2025 (as of November 2025), including a wave of 10 Formula 1 cars, while expansions incorporate iconic movie vehicles such as the DeLorean from Back to the Future and cars from the Fast & Furious franchise.[2][4][5][6] By November 2025, the theme has produced over 100 sets. Each set undergoes a design process of up to two years, led by a team that ensures precision in replicating vehicle features for both building enthusiasts and display collectors.[2]Introduction
Overview
Lego Speed Champions is a Lego construction toy theme launched in 2015, centered on auto racing and featuring buildable mini-scale models of real-world performance and racing cars from renowned automotive brands such as Ferrari, Porsche, McLaren, Lamborghini, and Bugatti.[3] These sets capture the essence of high-speed motorsport through detailed, brick-built replicas that emphasize speed, precision, and authentic design elements inspired by their full-scale counterparts.[1] The theme's sets focus on quick-build racing vehicles equipped with minifigure drivers, helmets, and accessories, enabling play scenarios like races, pit stops, and custom modifications while also serving as collectible display pieces. As of November 2025, Lego Speed Champions comprises 87 sets, reflecting its growth into a diverse lineup of vehicular builds.[7] The 2025 releases include a dedicated wave of 10 sets representing all Formula 1 teams, enhancing the theme's focus on motorsport.[8] Through official partnerships with leading car manufacturers, the theme ensures licensed accuracy in vehicle designs and liveries, fostering collaborations that blend brick-building creativity with automotive heritage.[9] Additionally, it incorporates pop culture integrations, including Formula 1 team representations and movie-inspired models from franchises like Fast & Furious.[10] Over time, set complexity has evolved to incorporate more intricate details and multi-vehicle packs, enhancing builder engagement without compromising the accessible racing focus.[3]Design and Scale
Lego Speed Champions sets debuted in 2015 using a compact 6-stud wide scale, which provided a standardized base for constructing semi-realistic racing vehicles suitable for quick assembly and display. This initial scale balanced portability with essential details, such as basic chassis and bodywork, allowing builders to create collectible models without excessive complexity.[11] From 2020 onward, the theme adopted an expanded 8-stud wide scale, increasing the overall size by approximately 25% to accommodate more intricate features like detailed interiors, visible engines, and enhanced proportions. This redesign improved the visual fidelity of the vehicles while preserving the theme's emphasis on accessibility, enabling builders to incorporate elements such as functional cockpits and underbody details. The wider chassis also facilitated better compatibility with minifigure-scale accessories and play scenarios.[12][11] Specialized elements are integral to the theme's design, including transparent windshields for realistic visibility and removable roofs that promote interactive play by allowing easy access to the interior. In Formula 1-inspired models, halo bars replicate safety features from real race cars, adding authenticity to open-cockpit builds. These pieces, often molded in clear or metallic finishes, contribute to the sets' durable yet detailed construction.[13][14] Sets typically include minifigure drivers outfitted in helmets and racing suits tailored to licensed automotive brands, enhancing role-play elements. Accessories such as mechanic tools, pit boards, and trophies further support racing narratives and customization. The overall design prioritizes semi-accurate replicas that support speed-building—often completable in under 30 minutes—ensuring broad appeal for both rapid construction and long-term collection.[13][11]History and Development
Origins and Initial Launch
The Lego Speed Champions theme was conceived in 2014 by lead designer Chris Stamp, who aimed to address growing demand among builders for car sets that balanced intricate detailing with straightforward assembly suitable for a broad range of ages.[15] This initiative stemmed from internal Lego feedback and market observations highlighting interest in authentic vehicle models that could appeal to both young enthusiasts and adult collectors without requiring advanced building skills.[2] Stamp, drawing on his experience with automotive-themed products, developed the core concept around compact, six-stud-wide vehicles that captured the essence of real-world supercars and race cars using limited pieces.[16] The theme launched on March 1, 2015, debuting with seven sets that showcased partnerships with prominent automakers including Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes, and Porsche.[17][15] These initial releases featured representative models such as the Porsche 918 Spyder (set 75909) and the Ferrari 458 Italia GT2 (set 75908), alongside larger playsets like the McLaren Mercedes Pit Stop (set 75911) and the F14 T & Scuderia Ferrari Truck (set 75913), emphasizing high-performance racing aesthetics with minifigure-scale drivers and accessories.[18] The collaborations ensured licensed accuracy in design, from aerodynamic shapes to brand-specific liveries, marking a strategic expansion in Lego's licensed vehicle offerings.[2] Early marketing positioned Speed Champions as an ideal line for "speed builders," targeting children ages 7-14 with a focus on quick assembly and imaginative play centered on racing scenarios.[1][19] Promotional efforts highlighted in-store racing competitions at Lego retail locations, where builders could construct and race their models, fostering community engagement and hands-on excitement around speed and competition.[15] In its first year, Speed Champions contributed significantly to the growth of Lego's automotive theme portfolio, emerging as one of the popular new product innovations alongside established lines like City and Star Wars.[20] The theme's strong debut helped drive double-digit overall sales growth for Lego in 2015, reinforcing the company's emphasis on vehicle-based play as a key segment.[21]Evolution and Expansions
In 2020, Lego Speed Champions transitioned from 6-stud-wide vehicles to an 8-stud-wide scale, enabling greater detail and realism in the models.[22] This change, first previewed in late 2019, was influenced by fan feedback gathered through online reviews, social media, and direct consumer comments, as noted by Lego design lead Chris Stamp.[22] Advancements in molding technology further supported the expansion by allowing for more intricate interiors, wider tires, and side-by-side minifigure seating, enhancing the play and display experience.[22] The theme has since incorporated pop culture crossovers to broaden its appeal, including licensed vehicles from major film franchises. In 2022, sets featuring the Aston Martin DB5 from the James Bond series and the 1970 Dodge Charger R/T from The Fast & Furious were released, introducing cinematic icons to the Speed Champions lineup.[23][24] These additions marked a shift toward narrative-driven builds while maintaining the theme's focus on automotive authenticity. Lego Speed Champions typically releases 8 to 12 sets annually, with variations based on partnerships and thematic waves.[25] The 2025 lineup expanded this pattern to include 17 sets overall, driven by new collaborations.[7] Notable supercar releases in the summer wave featured the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat, Bugatti Centodieci, and a double pack of the Lamborghini Revuelto and Lamborghini Huracán STO, emphasizing high-performance vehicles with detailed minifigure accessories.[3] A significant milestone came in 2024 with the announcement of a multi-year licensing deal with Formula 1, introducing 10 dedicated Speed Champions sets representing each F1 team.[10] Unveiled on November 21, 2024, at the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix, these sets launched in early 2025, featuring official team liveries like the Ferrari SF-24 and Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 to capture the sport's intensity.[10] This partnership builds on the theme's initial 2015 automotive collaborations, further diversifying its racing portfolio.[10]Sets and Products
Construction Sets
Lego Speed Champions construction sets typically consist of 200-500 pieces, including a modular chassis, interchangeable body panels, wheels with tire treads, and one to two minifigures equipped with accessories such as helmets and racing suits.[26][1] These components allow builders to construct detailed replicas of race cars, emphasizing authenticity in design elements like spoilers, headlights, and exhaust systems while maintaining compatibility with standard Lego bricks for basic modifications.[1] The building process follows step-by-step illustrated instructions provided with each set, enabling quick assembly that usually takes 30-60 minutes for most models, suitable for ages 9 and up.[26] Customization options enhance replayability, such as swapping body panels for color variations or incorporating mechanisms for engine reveals and removable roofs.[3] This approach encourages creative expression while adhering to the theme's focus on streamlined, functional vehicle builds.[26] Play features center on interactive racing experiences, with the push-along design facilitating high-speed pretend play on flat surfaces or compatible tracks from other Lego themes like City or Creator.[1] Many sets include display stands for showcasing completed models, blending collectible appeal with dynamic play that supports solo or group racing scenarios.[26] Special editions expand the theme's versatility through double-packs that pair two vehicles with shared minifigures for comparative racing, and starter kits featuring modular elements like barriers and flags for constructing simple circuits.[26] These variants promote extended play sessions and collection building without requiring additional purchases.[3]Chronological List of Sets
The Lego Speed Champions theme has released sets annually since its inception in 2015. Below is a comprehensive chronological catalog of all sets up to 2025, including set numbers, names, and piece counts. Data is compiled from Brickset, a comprehensive Lego set database.[26]| Year | Set Number | Name | Pieces |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 75899 | LaFerrari | 164 |
| 2015 | 75908 | 458 Italia GT2 | 153 |
| 2015 | 75909 | McLaren P1 | 168 |
| 2015 | 75910 | Porsche 918 Spyder | 151 |
| 2015 | 75911 | McLaren Mercedes Pit Stop | 332 |
| 2015 | 75912 | Porsche 911 GT Finish Line | 551 |
| 2015 | 75913 | F14 T & Scuderia Ferrari Truck | 884 |
| 2016 | 75870 | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 173 |
| 2016 | 75871 | Ford Mustang GT | 185 |
| 2016 | 75872 | Audi R18 e-tron quattro | 166 |
| 2016 | 75873 | Audi R8 LMS ultra | 175 |
| 2016 | 75874 | Chevrolet Camaro Drag Race | 445 |
| 2016 | 75875 | Ford F-150 Raptor & Ford Model A Hot Rod | 664 |
| 2016 | 75876 | Porsche 919 Hybrid and 917K Pit Lane | 732 |
| 2017 | 75877 | Mercedes-AMG GT3 | 196 |
| 2017 | 75878 | Bugatti Chiron | 181 |
| 2017 | 75879 | Scuderia Ferrari SF16-H | 184 |
| 2017 | 75880 | McLaren 720S | 161 |
| 2017 | 75881 | 2016 Ford GT & 1966 Ford GT40 | 366 |
| 2017 | 75882 | Ferrari FXX K & Development Centre | 494 |
| 2017 | 75883 | Mercedes AMG Petronas Formula One Team | 941 |
| 2017 | 75995 | Mercedes-AMG Petronas Team Gift | 115 |
| 2018 | 75884 | 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback | 183 |
| 2018 | 75885 | Ford Fiesta M-Sport WRC | 203 |
| 2018 | 75886 | Ferrari 488 GT3 Scuderia Corsa | 179 |
| 2018 | 75887 | Porsche 919 Hybrid | 163 |
| 2018 | 75888 | Porsche 911 RSR and 911 Turbo 3.0 | 391 |
| 2018 | 75889 | Ferrari Ultimate Garage | 510 |
| 2019 | 75890 | Ferrari F40 Competizione | 198 |
| 2019 | 75891 | Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Race Car | 198 |
| 2019 | 75892 | McLaren Senna | 219 |
| 2019 | 75893 | 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon and 1970 Dodge Charger R/T | 478 |
| 2019 | 75894 | 1967 Mini Cooper S Rally and 2018 MINI John Cooper Works Buggy | 481 |
| 2019 | 75895 | 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0 | 180 |
| 2020 | 30342 | Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO | 70 |
| 2020 | 76895 | Ferrari F8 Tributo | 275 |
| 2020 | 76896 | Nissan GT-R NISMO | 298 |
| 2020 | 76897 | 1985 Audi Sport quattro S1 | 250 |
| 2020 | 76898 | Formula E Panasonic Jaguar Racing GEN2 Car & Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY | 565 |
| 2020 | 76899 | Lamborghini Urus ST-X & Lamborghini Huracán Super Trofeo EVO | 663 |
| 2021 | 30343 | McLaren Elva | 85 |
| 2021 | 76900 | Koenigsegg Jesko | 280 |
| 2021 | 76901 | Toyota GR Supra | 299 |
| 2021 | 76902 | McLaren Elva | 263 |
| 2021 | 76903 | Chevrolet Corvette C8.R Race Car and 1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 512 |
| 2021 | 76904 | Mopar Dodge//SRT Top Fuel Dragster and 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A | 627 |
| 2021 | 76905 | Ford GT Heritage Edition and Bronco R | 660 |
| 2022 | 30434 | Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro | 97 |
| 2022 | 76906 | 1970 Ferrari 512 M | 291 |
| 2022 | 76907 | Lotus Evija | 247 |
| 2022 | 76908 | Lamborghini Countach | 262 |
| 2022 | 76909 | Mercedes-AMG F1 W12 E Performance & Mercedes-AMG Project One | 564 |
| 2022 | 76910 | Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | 592 |
| 2022 | 76911 | 007 Aston Martin DB5 | 298 |
| 2022 | 76912 | Fast & Furious 1970 Dodge Charger R/T | 345 |
| 2023 | 30657 | McLaren Solus GT | 95 |
| 2023 | 76913 | Ford Bronco | 289 |
| 2023 | 76914 | Ferrari 812 Competizione | 261 |
| 2023 | 76915 | Pagani Utopia | 249 |
| 2023 | 76916 | Porsche 963 | 280 |
| 2023 | 76917 | 2 Fast 2 Furious Nissan Skyline GT-R (R34) | 319 |
| 2023 | 76918 | McLaren Solus GT & McLaren F1 LM | 581 |
| 2024 | 30683 | McLaren Formula 1 Car | 58 |
| 2024 | 76919 | 2023 McLaren Formula 1 Car | 245 |
| 2024 | 76920 | Ford Mustang Dark Horse | 344 |
| 2024 | 76921 | Audi S1 e-tron quattro | 274 |
| 2024 | 76922 | BMW M4 GT3 & BMW M Hybrid V8 | 676 |
| 2024 | 76923 | Lamborghini Lambo V12 Vision Gran Turismo | 230 |
| 2024 | 76924 | Mercedes-AMG G 63 & Mercedes-AMG SL 63 | 808 |
| 2024 | 76925 | Aston Martin Vantage Safety Car & AMR23 | 564 |
| 2024 | 76934 | Ferrari F40 | 318 |
| 2024 | 76935 | NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 | 328 |
| 2025 | 30709 | Ferrari 499P - Hypercar | 62 |
| 2025 | 66802 | Ultimate Formula 1 Collector's Pack | 2601 |
| 2025 | 77237 | Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat | 390 |
| 2025 | 77238 | Lamborghini Revuelto & Lamborghini Huracán STO | 607 |
| 2025 | 77239 | Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 348 |
| 2025 | 77240 | Bugatti Centodieci | 291 |
| 2025 | 77241 | 2 Fast 2 Furious Honda S2000 | 300 |
| 2025 | 77242 | Ferrari SF-24 | 275 |
| 2025 | 77243 | Oracle Red Bull Racing RB20 | 251 |
| 2025 | 77244 | Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team W15 E Performance | 267 |
| 2025 | 77245 | Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 | 269 |
| 2025 | 77246 | Visa Cash App VCARB 01 | 248 |
| 2025 | 77247 | KICK Sauber F1 Team C44 | 259 |
| 2025 | 77248 | BWT Alpine F1 Team A524 | 258 |
| 2025 | 77249 | Williams Racing FW46 | 263 |
| 2025 | 77250 | MoneyGram Haas F1 Team VF-24 | 242 |
| 2025 | 77251 | McLaren F1 Team MCL38 | 269 |