McLaren P1

"The McLaren P1 earns a BrickScore of 78.9 and a 4.69 owner average by delivering a landmark 7-speed transmission and scissors-door mechanism inside a cohesive 1:8 supercar build that experienced Technic collectors consistently rank among the best in the line."

The 42172 McLaren P1 earns a BrickScore of 78.9 and a Recommended tier with high agreement among reviewers, driven primarily by an exceptional build experience (77.9) and strong display value (80.1). Owner enthusiasm across 759 ratings averages 4.69 out of 5, with 78% recommending it and a value-for-money signal of 4.1 out of 5, broadly aligned with expert sentiment that this is a premium but worthwhile purchase for Technic supercar enthusiasts. The set's 7-speed transmission, scissors doors, and working suspension are singled out as engineering highlights.

Where they split: Agreement is high across reviewers. The only recurring note of disagreement concerns the front-end accuracy, where most owners accept the proportions and a subset specifically calls out the nose as not looking like a P1. No significant divergence on value or build quality.