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Lego replicas are usually pretty lame, but this Land Rover Defender 110 proves that a legitimate scale car model can come out of the little plastic pieces with shocking accuracy.
In fact, the 1:8.5 version has everything you would expect, thigns you wouldn’t and some stuff beyond what most would imagine. The equipment list includes a functioning differential, five-speed transmission with reverse, a long-travel suspension, functional disc brakes, two- and four-wheel drive modes and more.
The body easily detaches from the chassis so you can see the drivetrain from all angles and the steering wheel with the same number of turns-to-lock as the actual truck. It’s no small task to build, though. There are 2,800 parts in total, including seven motors. It can travel up to 2.5 mph and is operated via remote control.
Not a native Lego build, the replica came from an enthusiast, but there’s a chance you can have one too. The company picked it up and says it will offer a kit if it gets 10,000 votes. The video below shows the car in full detail, which is really the only way to recognize how impressive it is.
There's even a video at AutoGuide.com to see the Lego Land Rover in action!
Over the past few years Lexus has been referred to as a Japanese Buick, with the number one reason being the ES front-drive luxury sedan a car that drew direct comparisons with the not-quite-Cadillac GM premium brand. To erase those comparos the new 2013 ES gets a more stylish exterior with a GS-themed front nose and a profile more like the flagship LS.
Swapping its Camry underpinnings for an Avalon platform it has, however, grown even more in size a notable Buick trait. Plus, to challenge the eAssist mild-hybrid LaCrosse, there's finally now an ES300h hybrid system getting 39 mpg average.
It might not get the billing of the Detroit or LA shows, but the NY Auto Show is always host to numerous important world premieres. This year's event will showcase the all-new Viper, launched under the newly-founded SRT brand. Also look for the reveal of the all-new Nissan Pathfinder, Hyundai Santa Fe, Acura RL and Mercedes SL63 AMG.
See our preview below with live coverage starting April 4th.
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