Great for kids of all ages, anyone can assemble these awesome Lego car sets brick by brick.
Building Lego sets is one of the few hobbies that’s fun for kids and adults alike. While most of us will never be able to afford the real-life examples that inspired these sets, thanks to these tiny bricks, we can not only own our dream cars, but build them too. That feeling of creativity and pride is enough to make any car fan’s heart swell.
We looked through Lego’s car catalog and picked out a few of our favorites. There are a ton of them, so there’s a good chance your favorite vehicle comes disassembled and boxed up, ready to occupy a few hours of your day. There are a few different series—Speed Champions, Creator Expert, and the tricky Technic sets—so there’s a set for anyone, any age.
Now, get building (just watch where you step)!
Best for kids 1985 Audi Sport Quattro S1
- Entry-level set is great for kids
- Super affordable
Take a trip down a gravel, crowd-surrounded lane with this Audi Quattro S1 set boasting all the wild designs of the Group B era. Part of the Lego Speed Champions series from 2020, this is one of the best rally racing recreations we’ve seen from Lego. It celebrates the 35th anniversary of this legendary racer with its yellow and white livery, front engine, bulked up bumper, and vast rear wing. With just 250 pieces, it’s a great choice for Lego newcomers: affordable, relatively easy to put together, and quick set to assemble. And it includes a driver mini-figure in an authentic Audi rally racing suit.
best for collectors Lamborghini Sián FKP 37
- Includes coffee-table book
- Gearbox has clear cover so you can watch it work
The box is supercool, but its contents are even better. Part of the Lego Technic series, it sports an eight-speed sequential transmission, movable rear spoiler, opening scissor doors plus front and rear hood, detailed disc brakes, and golden rims, just like the real Lamborghini Sián FKP 37. A real collector’s item, it comes with a decorative display plate and unique serial number to unlock exclusive online content. The nuclear-green Lambo Sián is a challenging set to assemble, with 3696 pieces, but the V-12 features moving pistons, steering, and front and rear suspension.
best for truck fans Ford F-150 Raptor
- Affordable but challenging
- 1379 pieces
Ford F-series pickups have been the workhorses of the pickup world since 1948, and the F-150 still holds status as the world’s top-selling automobile. This replica Lego Raptor strikes a great middle ground between toy and collectible. It features dual exhaust, moving pistons, and functioning suspension, this truck will handle the lumps and bumps in your living room, no problem. All four doors open, as do the tailgate and hood. Part of the Technic series.
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- 62cm long
- For serious enthusiasts
As far as superhero transport is concerned, it’s tough to beat the Batmobile from Tim Burton’s 1989 OG Batman flick starring Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson. This technical set includes 3,306 pieces, a slide-open cockpit, and pop-up machine guns. It also features three includes three Lego mini-figures: a Batman figure with a cape, The Joker action figure with a gun, and Vicki Vale figure with a buildable camera. Don’t forget fins that’ll make a ’59 Caddy jealous!
best for boomers Volkswagen T2 Camper Van
- 2,207 pieces
- Designed for 18 and up
Fans of the legendary Volkswagen Microbus will adore this rare, hard-to-find T2 set, representing the second generation of the hippie icon complete with surfboard and beach chairs. The interior is meticulously detailed as well. With fabric curtains and folding rear seats, this highly interactive set is ready to become a classic in Lego’s catalog. Certainly one of the best nostalgic Lego sets we’ve encountered, it’s part of the Icons series. For a full rundown, check out this article.
best lego set bargain Ford GT Heritage Edition and Bronco R
- Two Lego sets in one
- Comes with two mini-figures in racing suits
Part of the Speed Champions series, this set features two of Ford’s most iconic performance models in pure racing form. With the GT donned in the iconic Heritage Edition livery and the Bronco built for Baja racing, these two are a great addition to any motorsport fan’s shelf. Best of all, this isn’t a “collectible” set, meaning it’s great for kids to play with and enjoy, too.
best for future engineers Lego Technic Bugatti Chiron 42083
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- Trunk space comes with Bugatti overnight bag
- Detailed W-16 engine with moving pistons
This Chiron is another popular set from Lego’s Technic line, and it’s easy to see why. Colored in that awesome blue-blue combination, Lego worked with Bugatti itself to faithfully re-create the Chiron. It comes with gleaming aerodynamic bodywork, logoed spoked rims with low-profile tires, and detailed brake discs. The accessible cockpit features a Technic eight-speed gearbox with movable paddle gearshift and a steering wheel bearing the Bugatti emblem. With 3599 pieces and measuring nearly two feet long, this set will keep you busy for a long time.
best for fast & furious fans Fast & Furious Dom’s Dodge Charger
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$80 AT AMAZON
- One of the more affordable Technic series sets we’ve seen
- Designed for 10 and up
There are tons of iconic cars to come out of the Fast & Furious franchise, but Dom’s Charger ranks among the best. Inspired by the original 1970s Dodge Charger R/T, this faithful replica is packed with realistic details like moving pistons, suspension, and steering system. Complete with the stealthy black paint job and engine that’s impossible to see over, kids can tear up the streets with this classic re-creation.
best for off-roading fans Land Rover Defender
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$160 AT AMAZON
- Developed in partnership with Land Rover
- 2573 pieces
This Defender set features all the off-road goodies you’d want for an expedition into the wild. These details include a functional AWD system, three differentials, working steering, and a working winch. Cabin features a detailed dashboard, gear section with levers for high and low gear ratios, plus forward-folding seats for visual access to the gearbox. We just wish it came with knobby tires.
Best for EV aficionados Jaguar Formula E and I-PACE eTrophy
- Surprisingly affordable
- 565-piece kit great for children 8 and up
Two of Jaguar’s top electric race cars take on a miniature form with this set. Aside from the silent-but-deadly cars, there’s a start line with a neat light element plus two mini-figures in racing suits. Easy to build and affordable to buy, this set makes a great gift for kids. Start your engines! Oh, wait. Part of the Lego Speed Champions series.
best for ferrari fans Ferrari 488 GTE ‘AF Corse #51’
- Part of the prestigious Technic series
- With 1677 pieces, it’s designed for adults
Ferrari has pumped out endurance racers like clockwork, and you can now own a replica of one of its most recent entries. Authentic features include front and rear suspension, opening doors, a V-8 engine with moving pistons, and a functioning steering wheel. This 488 GTE set features a faithful livery scheme with functional steering and a V-8 with movable pistons.
best for fans of vintage porsches Porsche 911
- Rood is removable for Targa kit
- 1458 pieces, 13.5 inches long
Wait, that’s not Moby Dick—it’s a 911! This Porsche set is an awesome representation of the iconic sports car. Realistic features include a rear-mounted, air-cooled flat-six engine, working steering, gearshift, emergency brake, tilting seats, and a dark-orange-and-nougat color scheme. Don’t like the whale-tail look? Take off the roof and wing to create the more streamlined Targa edition. The choice is yours, Captain Ahab.
Best for motorcyclists Ducati Panigale V4 R
- Part of the Technic series
- Designed for ages 10 and up
We can’t forget our two-wheeled racing fans out there. This V4 R set offers a two-speed gearbox—a first for any Lego bike set. It has moving pistons attached to a crankshaft that’s connected via a belt to the engine, which has neutral, first, and second gear. You change the gear by flipping the shifter to the middle, down, and up, respectively. It also features working independent suspension, front and rear disc brakes, plus a kickstand, exhaust pipe, windshield, and dashboard for authenticity. In Ducati red and including a matching paddock stand, this bike is a blast to assemble—and features just 645 pieces.
Best for Adults & Kids to build together Porsche 911 RSR
- Developed in partnership with Porsche
- 1580 pieces, a great STEM toy for older kids
With plenty of Porsche Lego sets out there, it’s tough to pick our favorite, but this 911 RSR stands out. Maybe it’s the race-inspired livery, the massive wing, or that hood with grille-like vents. Put them all together, and you have a real winner to build. Features include a visible, working differential, independent suspension, and a six-cylinder boxer toy engine with moving pistons. The cockpit has a radar screen, working steering, fire extinguisher system, and even a track map of Laguna Seca.
best for muscle car fans Ford Mustang
- Part of the Creator series
- 1471 pieces, for ages 16 and up
We love the customizability of this Mustang set, with the option to stick on side-mounted headers, a hood-busting engine head, or a ducktail spoiler. Put them all together, and you have a muscle car to rival Dom’s Charger above. It features dark-blue bodywork with white racing stripes, five-spoke rims with rugged tires, and a detailed interior and V8 engine. Customize it with the included supercharger, front chin spoiler, and a nitrous oxide tank in the trunk.
Best for expert builders Ferrari F40
- Part of the Creator series
- Compatible with all Lego sets for creative building
The Ferrari F40 is one of the truly timeless cars to come out of Maranello, and this representation mimics it beautifully. Complete with pop-up headlights and a detailed twin-turbo V-8 in the back, the F40 and its boxy curves are perfectly re-created in this set.
Best for vintage car fans Fiat 500
- Part of the Creator series
- 960 pieces, for ages 16 and up
Sometimes, it’s not all about speed. In this case, Lego combined the simple design of the Fiat 500 with artsy accessories for a charming set. Including a highly interactive car with a folding fabric roof, opening doors and trunk (that reveals the rear-engine), luggage rack, and a painting of itself in front of the Colosseum, it’s wonderfully narcissistic. And we love it.
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