Bugatti Chiron

Name: LEGO Bugatti Chiron 75878
Brand: LEGO
SKU: 75878
Rating: 4.51 (783 reviews)

84 · HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDINVESTMENT GRADE: A2017181 pcsHigh agreement · 99%

Expert reviews

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Owner ratings

783

Consensus

BUY

BrickScore

Highly Recommended

Owners

Synthesized Verdict

"With a BrickScore of 83.5 (Highly Recommended) and 4.51 out of 5 from 783 owners at 100% would-recommend on LEGO's platform, the Bugatti Chiron stands as one of the most design-celebrated entries in the Speed Champions line, and the rubber-band tail-light trick alone makes it worth owning for anyone who appreciates clever LEGO engineering."

The Speed Champions Bugatti Chiron earns a strong Highly Recommended BrickScore of 83.5, driven by exceptional design aesthetics (86.5) and display value (85) for a $14.99 set. All available reviews come from owner-buyers rather than dedicated expert critics, but across 783 ratings the set averages 4.51 out of 5, with LEGO's own platform recording a 100% would-recommend rate. Reviewers are nearly unanimous in calling the Chiron one of the most innovative and visually accurate cars in the Speed Champions line, with the rubber-band tail-light solution singled out repeatedly as a moment of genuine design ingenuity.

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LOVED (7)

01Rubber band used as tail lights, called genius by multiple reviewers and cited as one of the most clever techniques in the Speed Champions line
02Accurate two-tone color scheme (blue front, black rear) matching the real Bugatti Chiron
03New corner pieces on front and rear that capture the car's flowing body lines
04Upside-down front-end build technique that achieves the correct nose slope
05Strong structural integrity; several reviewers note it survives drops and rough play
06Looks significantly better in person than in photographs
07Exclusive racing driver minifigure with detailed torso print

CRITICIZED (6)

01Car sits extremely low to the ground, limiting playability on anything but flat surfaces
02Front end is less convincing than the rear; some reviewers prefer the look from behind
03Very low windshield and roof prevent swapping in minifig headgear thicker than the standard racing helmet
04Only three traffic cones included; at least one reviewer wanted more accessories
05Racing suit driver is a poor fit for city or street display contexts
06Playability aspect scores only 60 in the expert consensus, reflecting the display-first nature of the model

What reviewers are saying

"this is one of the better designs in my opinion of the speed Champion sets to date"

JANG's LEGO Reviews

"75878 Bugatti Chiron represents the latest such addition and is perhaps the most exciting of the three small sets in the recent wave."

Brickset Reviews

Ecosystem

Audi R8 / Bugatti NSX (Speed Champions cars) — The Chiron initially looks similar to an R8 in photos but is actually more authentic to the real Bugatti when built and viewed in person than it appears in photographs

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Consensus

BUY

JANG's LEGO Reviews

Expert Video Source

"this is one of the better designs in my opinion of the speed Champion sets to date"

Key Pros

✓Excellent overall design compared to other Speed Champions sets
✓Innovative building techniques with useful new parts (corner pieces)
✓Beautiful sculpted details that are worth appreciating up close

Key Cons

✕Does not look as good from a high angle or human-eye view from above
✕Relies heavily on stickers for important shapes

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Brickset Reviews

Editorial Source

BUY

"75878 Bugatti Chiron represents the latest such addition and is perhaps the most exciting of the three small sets in the recent wave."

Key Pros

✓Accurate and successful design translating flowing bodywork to LEGO form
✓Distinctive blue and black colour scheme
✓Sparing use of stickers with printed roof

Key Cons

✕Roof is printed but sides make use of stickers which is a bit of a shame
✕Five stickers applied to the front

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Minifigures & Standout Parts

In this set (1)

Bugatti Chiron Driver

$14

Standout parts (per reviewers)

Corner pieces (bracket-like pieces)
Brand new to LEGO, previously only available from Mega; described as long overdue and super useful for building
Barb piece in black
First introduced in Hero Factory, used here to create hinged detail on rear wing
Micro peg parts in black
Recolored from previous appearances; three included in set
Inverted 1x2 round parts in black
Used to round off the underside of the vehicle
Rubber band for tail lights
Used to create fine line detail for tail lights that cannot be replicated with full-size LEGO pieces
curved slopes / corner pieces
Pair of new pieces included at the corners of the bonnet, used to excellent effect here while two more appear in black towards the rear of the vehicle. These are bound to prove very useful in future models.

What Owners Say · summarized from 22 written reviews (LEGO, Amazon, Walmart)

Owners overwhelmingly praise the Bugatti Chiron set for its realistic design, clever building techniques, and strong durability, though some note the windshield attachment is fragile and the front end lacks visual impact compared to the rear.

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