Lotus ad sparks LEGO Technic 1:8 car speculation
A new ad for the Lotus Emira has sparked speculation around this summer’s rumoured 1:8-scale LEGO Technic car.
The LEGO Group’s biennial Technic supercar subtheme is due a new addition in 2026, and indeed the rumour mill suggests that’s exactly what’s coming in July. There’s no word yet on exactly which car might join 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, 42083 Bugatti Chiron, 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, 42143 Ferrari Daytona SP3 and 42172 McLaren P1 in the line-up, but there are plenty of potential candidates – including the Lotus Emira.
Attention has shifted to this particular sports car, which is planned to be the British manufacturer’s final model with an internal combustion engine, thanks to a new ad Lotus has just dropped on Instagram. The reel emphasises the ‘feel’ of the car by driving it over a yellow 2×4 LEGO brick, accompanied by buzzwords like ‘steering’, ‘response’ and ‘connection’.
2×4 bricks aren’t the regular currency of LEGO Technic, but the top comment on the reel – from adriiiaaa_hs – theorises that a ‘1:8-scale Emira’ could be on the cards. It’s currently racked up 435 likes and at least one other commenter says they had the exact same thought, so while there’s every chance it’s just wishful thinking, it’s at least a wish that hundreds of LEGO fans share.
The Emira would mark a completely new addition to the 1:8 subtheme too, which has so far avoided repeating manufacturers, and the LEGO Group has an existing relationship with Lotus thanks to LEGO Speed Champions. But there are plenty of other credible candidates for this summer’s rumoured set too – if it exists at all, and remember all rumoured info should be taken with a grain of salt – including the Koenigsegg Agera and Aston Martin Valhalla. Check out a couple more ideas here.
Confirmed and rumoured LEGO Technic 2026 sets
| LEGO set | Price | Pieces | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30735 Hot Rod Car | TBC | 83 | TBC 2026 |
| 30736 White Seaplane | £3.49 / $4.99 / €4.99 | 82 | March 1, 2026 |
| 42218 John Deere 1470H Wheeled Harvester | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 117 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42219 Monster Jam Grave Digger | £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 | 263 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42220 Monster Jam Sparkle Smash | £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 | 243 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42221 NASA Artemis Space Launch System Rocket | £54.99 / $59.99 / €59.99 | 632 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42222 Bugatti Chiron Pur Sport | £59.99 / $64.99 / €64.99 | 771 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42223 1966 Ford GT40 MKII | £64.99 / $74.99 / €74.99 | 793 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42224 Porsche 911 GT3 R AO Rexy Racing Car | £129.99 / $149.99 / €139.99 | 1,313 | January 1, 2026 |
| 42225 Yellow Motorcycle | £8.99 / $9.99 / €9.99 | 151 | March 1, 2026 |
| 42226 BMW M4 GT3 EVO | £59.99 / $64.99 / €64.99 | 747 | March 1, 2026 |
| 42227 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon SUV | £59.99 / $64.99 / €64.99 | 723 | March 1, 2026 |
| 42228 McLaren MCL39 | £199.99 / $229.99 / €229.99 | 1,675 | March 1, 2026 |
| 42229 Mitsubishi Eclipse Fast And Furious | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
| 42231 Dodge Charger Fast And Furious | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
| 42232 TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
| 42234 Viper GTS R | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
| 42235 TBC | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
| 42236 Mustang Ford | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
| 42239 Remote Control Tumbler | $179.99 | 719 | July 1, 2026 |
| 42240 Aston Martin F1 | TBC | TBC | TBC 2026 |
Featured image: Lotus
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