
"A solidly Recommended Technic build: the Porsche 911 RSR delivers a compelling working-mechanics experience and a stunning finished display piece at a more accessible price than flagship Porsche sets, backed by one of the stronger owner rating profiles in the Technic lineup (4.76 average across 5,573 ratings)."
The Porsche 911 RSR (42096) earns a Recommended verdict on the strength of its striking design aesthetics and thoroughly enjoyable build experience, with owners agreeing enthusiastically: 5,573 ratings average 4.76 out of 5, and 87% say they would recommend it. Expert consensus highlights a rewarding 7-8 hour build that reveals impressive working mechanics, though value scores are more moderate given the $179.99 price point and the set's smaller scale versus flagship Porsche Technic offerings.

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"Style over substance is a complaint many Technic fans level at models such as this and to some extent they are justified. However this one oozes so much style that is easily makes up for the lack of substance, or functio…"
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"Will the largest LEGO Technic set of 2019 so far, 42096 Porsche 911 RSR, prove that size really does matter?"
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"Style over substance is a complaint many Technic fans level at models such as this and to some extent they are justified. However this one oozes so much style that is easily makes up for the lack of substance, or functionality."

"Will the largest LEGO Technic set of 2019 so far, 42096 Porsche 911 RSR, prove that size really does matter?"
Amazon4.8
LEGO.com4.3