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Lego embargo 24 May

Supercar lovers can now place themselves firmly in the driving seat of Ferrari's latest masterpiece with the new LEGO Techni Ferrari Daytona SP3. The 3 778-piece model is packed with details and functions that embody the unparalleled sports racer's engineering prowess and elegant design.

To capture the essence of racing spirit at the heart of the Ferrari brand, the new 1:8 scale LEGO Technic model boasts a functioning eight-speed sequential gearbox with paddle shifter, a V12 engine with moving pistons, and striking silver lacquered rims. Fans can get even closer to the action by recreating the Ferrari Daytona SP3's design and aerodynamics as they build.

A pair of working butterfly doors open to unveil the sleek interior with a perfectly recreated cockpit with the prancing horse logo resplendent on the steering wheel, adding the final touches to this visionary model. It measures over 14 cm high, 59cm long, and 25cm wide when fully built.

Niels B. Christiansen, LEGO Group CEO, says: "This model is a testament to the pursuit of excellence that lies at the core of the Ferrari and LEGO Group ethos. No detail has been overlooked in the design, and as someone with an engineering background, I'm blown away by the model's attention to detail and precision at such a small scale. We're incredibly lucky to be able to partner with Ferrari to help fans turn their dreams into a reality as they build this standout example of racing excellence for real with this new set."

The set will be available from June 1, 2022, exclusively from LEGO certified stores, then in many retailers worldwide from October 1, 2022.

As a bonus, enthusiasts can also get a sneak peak of the model's design in an exclusive coffee table style book that delves into the innovation and engineering excellence that unites both brands.

It also takes a closer look at the collaborative process of conceptualizing, designing, and producing the model, featuring interviews from LEGO Group and Ferrari designers and third-generation LEGO Group owner Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen on why the model means so much to him. The LEGO Technic Daytona SP3, The Sense of Perfection coffee book, will be available exclusively on LEGO.com globally from June 1, 2022, in an exclusive print run of 5000 copies.

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