Porsche 919 Hybrid and 917K Pit Lane

Released in 2016 as part of the LEGO Speed Champions series, this set celebrates the legacy of Porsche in endurance racing. It was designed to highlight the evolution of the brand by pairing the legendary 917K, which secured Porsche’s first overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970, with the modern 919 Hybrid, the car that dominated the mid-2010s. The set was created under official license from Porsche to capture the distinct aerodynamic profiles of both vehicles within the scale constraints of the Speed Champions line.

The design team focused on incorporating authentic details, such as the 917K's iconic Gulf livery and the 919 Hybrid's contemporary racing decals, to appeal to both racing enthusiasts and construction toy collectors. Upon release, the set was well-received for providing a dual-generational perspective on motorsport engineering. It serves as a tribute to the technological advancements made at the Circuit de la Sarthe over the span of four decades, emphasizing Porsche's enduring commitment to hybrid and internal combustion racing performance.