LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 911 GT3 R REXY AO Racing Car (42224)

🦖 Step on the gas with the fiercest Porsche ever built

The **Porsche 911 GT3 R REXY AO Racing** LEGO® Technic car set (ref. 42224) is an epic fusion of precision German engineering and prehistoric ferocity, designed for boys and girls aged 11 and up who love fast-paced action play, endurance racing cars, and dinosaurs.

With **1313 pieces**, this impressive model combines the legendary technology of the Porsche 911 GT3 R with a T. rex-inspired livery that makes it the most striking and unique racing car in the LEGO® Technic collection, packed with advanced mechanical functions that recreate the real engineering of a competition car.

🏁 Porsche 913 GT3 R: Track Legend

The **Porsche 911 GT3 R** is one of the most successful and recognizable endurance racing cars in the world:

Dominance in GT racing

The 911 GT3 R competes in the world's **most prestigious GT3 categories**, including the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, the 24 Hours of Spa, the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, and GT championships worldwide.

Competition engineering

Based on the iconic Porsche 911, the GT3 R is a **pure racing machine**:

• 4.0-liter naturally aspirated 6-cylinder boxer engine
• More than 550 horsepower
• Optimized aerodynamics with spoilers and diffusers
• Adjustable competition suspension
• Rear-wheel drive system with limited-slip differential

AO Racing: Elite team

**AO Racing** is a professional racing team that competes with the Porsche 911 GT3 R in international championships, known for its spectacular liveries and competitive results.

🦕 REXY livery: When dinosaurs dominate the tracks

The most striking feature of this model is its **T. rex-inspired livery**:

Fierce green

The **bright green bodywork** evokes the skin of a Tyrannosaurus rex, creating an intimidating presence on the racetrack.

Threatening teeth

The front of the car features painted **dinosaur teeth** that give it a fierce and unique appearance, as if the car is ready to devour the competition.

T. rex details

The livery includes **dinosaur graphic elements** all over the bodywork:

• Reptile eyes on the sides
• Scales and dinosaur skin textures
• Claws and anatomical details
• REXY and AO Racing logos

Visual contrast

**Red, black, and white details** contrast with the base green, creating a dynamic color scheme that makes the car impossible to ignore both on the track and on display.

⚙️ Advanced mechanical functions

This LEGO® Technic model is packed with **realistic functions** that recreate the engineering of a real racing car:

Functional steering with top-mounted steering wheel

Use the **steering wheel on top of the car** to steer the front wheels:

• Precise and smooth steering mechanism
• Direct connection between steering wheel and wheels
• Allows the car to be positioned at different angles
• Recreation of the real rack-and-pinion steering system

Independent 4-wheel suspension

Each wheel has its own **functional suspension**:

• Absorbs impacts independently
• Keeps wheels in contact with uneven surfaces
• Recreation of competition double-wishbone suspension
• Allows you to see how the suspension works in action

Rear-wheel drive with differential

The car includes a **functional differential** on the rear axle:

• Allows rear wheels to turn at different speeds in corners
• Recreation of the real GT3 R limited-slip differential
• Enhances the realism of the car's behavior
• Teaches automotive engineering principles

6-cylinder boxer engine

Open the engine cover to discover a **meticulously built 6-cylinder boxer engine**:

• Authentic boxer configuration (horizontally opposed cylinders)
• Correct firing order that can be observed
• Moving pistons connected to the crankshaft
• Faithful recreation of the real GT3 R naturally aspirated engine
• Level of detail that satisfies technical enthusiasts

Opening doors and trunk

The car's **doors open** to reveal the detailed interior:

• Realistic hinge mechanism
• Visual access to the driver's cockpit
• Visible roll cage
• Racing seat and interior details

The **rear trunk also opens**, showing the 911's characteristic storage compartment.

Synchronized pneumatic jacks

One of the most impressive functions: **synchronized pneumatic jacks** that lift the car:

• Functional pneumatic system that lifts the car
• All four jacks activate simultaneously
• Recreation of pit stop tire changes
• Allows full access to the wheels and suspension
• Unique function rarely seen in LEGO® sets

🏆 Impressive 39 cm display

Measuring approximately **39 cm long × 16 cm wide × 10 cm high**, this is one of the largest and most spectacular LEGO® Technic models:

Dominant presence

The substantial size and fierce green livery create an **impactful visual presence** that dominates any display space.

Scale details

The model captures the **exact proportions** of the real Porsche 911 GT3 R:

• Characteristic 911 rear overhang
• Massive competition rear wing
• Air intakes and heat extractors
• Aerodynamic rear diffuser
• Racing wheels with wide tires

Multifunctional display

The model can be displayed:

• With doors closed for a clean silhouette
• With doors open showing the interior
• With engine cover open revealing the 6-cylinder boxer
• Lifted on pneumatic jacks as in a pit stop
• At different angles using the functional steering

🎓 Challenging building experience

With **1313 pieces**, this set offers a deeply satisfying building experience:

Appropriate complexity for 11+

The level of detail and number of pieces provide an **appropriate building challenge** for builders aged 11 and up, requiring concentration and technical skill.

Advanced Technic techniques

The set uses **specialized LEGO® Technic elements**:

• Beams and connectors for robust structure
• Axles, gears, and differentials for transmission
• Pneumatic elements for the jacks
• Curved panels for aerodynamic bodywork
• Technical parts for suspension and steering

STEM learning

Building this model teaches:

• **Mechanical engineering** - Suspension, differential, transmission
• **Pneumatics** - Synchronized jack system
• **Aerodynamics** - Spoilers, diffusers, air intakes
• **Automotive design** - Proportions, weight distribution

Satisfaction of progress

Watching the fierce Porsche REXY gradually take shape —from the chassis and engine to the green bodywork and dinosaur details— provides a deeply gratifying **sense of accomplishment**.

📱 LEGO Builder App: Build with confidence

The set is compatible with the **LEGO Builder app**, which offers:

• **Interactive 3D instructions** that can be zoomed and rotated to view each step from all angles
• **Progress tracking** that shows exactly which stage of construction you are in
• **Automatic saving** to resume building at any time
• **Intuitive building adventure** that makes the process more accessible
• **Zoom in on complex details** especially useful for technical mechanisms like the differential and pneumatic jacks

🎁 The perfect gift for young enthusiasts

This LEGO® Technic set is an **exceptional gift idea** for:

• Birthdays for boys and girls aged 11 and up
• Porsche and endurance racing car fans
• Dinosaur enthusiasts who love the REXY theme
• Young builders looking for technical challenges
• Fans of GT3 racing and motorsports
• Collectors of LEGO® Technic sets
• Students interested in mechanical engineering
• Christmas, Three Kings' Day, graduation, or special celebration gifts

With **1313 pieces** and multiple advanced mechanical functions, it offers many hours of challenging building followed by endless possibilities for play and display, providing exceptional value.

🌟 Why choose the Porsche 911 GT3 R REXY

This set stands out for its **unique combination** of precise Porsche engineering and fierce dinosaur livery, creating a car that is both technically impressive and visually spectacular.

The **synchronized pneumatic jacks** are a function rarely seen in LEGO® sets, providing a unique play experience that recreates real racing pit stop tire changes.

The **6-cylinder boxer engine with correct firing order** is a miniature engineering masterpiece that teaches how real engines work in a tangible way.

The **independent 4-wheel suspension** allows you to see and understand how suspension systems keep the wheels in contact with the ground in different conditions.

The **REXY livery** makes this the most striking Porsche ever built, perfect for children who love both cars and dinosaurs.

The **impressive size** (39 cm long) creates a dominant display that becomes the focal point of any room.

As an **introduction to automotive engineering**, this set teaches real racing car design principles in a practical and fun way.

✅ LEGO Technic quality

Like all LEGO® products, this set meets the highest quality standards:

• **Precision parts** that fit perfectly and allow for smooth and durable mechanisms
• **Robust mechanisms** designed to withstand thousands of operations
• **Reliable pneumatic system** that functions consistently
• **Vibrant colors** that capture the REXY livery strikingly
• **Safe and non-toxic materials**, tested according to the strictest international standards
• **Universal compatibility** with other LEGO® and LEGO® Technic sets
• **Exceptional durability** that guarantees years of play and display

📐 Technical specifications

• **Reference:** 42224
• **Number of pieces:** 1313
• **Recommended age:** 11 years and up
• **Model dimensions:** Approximately 10 cm high × 39 cm long × 16 cm wide
• **Vehicle represented:** Porsche 911 GT3 R REXY AO Racing
• **Mechanical functions:** Steering with top-mounted steering wheel, independent 4-wheel suspension, rear-wheel drive with differential, 6-cylinder boxer engine with correct firing order, opening doors and trunk, synchronized pneumatic jacks
• **Engine:** 6-cylinder boxer with moving pistons
• **Pneumatic system:** Synchronized jacks that lift the car
• **Livery:** Green with T. rex theme, teeth, scales, red, black, and white details
• **Team:** AO Racing
• **Collection:** LEGO® Technic
• **Compatible with:** LEGO Builder App (interactive 3D instructions)
• **Set type:** Endurance racing car for building, playing, and displaying

💡 Ideas to enjoy the set even more

Recreate tire changes

Use the pneumatic jacks to simulate pit stops during races, timing how long it takes to "change tires."

Learn about Porsche

Research the history of the Porsche 911, its evolution from 1963 to the modern GT3 R, and why the boxer engine is so special.

Watch GT3 races

Look for videos of real GT3 races to see the Porsche 911 GT3 R in action and compare it with the LEGO® model.

Action photography

Create photographic compositions of the REXY in different configurations: on the track, in the pit elevated, with doors open showing the interior.

Study aerodynamics

Examine how the spoiler, diffuser, and air intakes work together to create downforce and cool the engine.

Compare with real dinosaurs

Learn about the real T. rex and compare its characteristics (teeth, claws, skin) with how they are represented in the car's livery.

Dynamic display

Regularly change the display setup: one month with doors closed, another elevated on jacks, another with the engine visible.

🦖 Curiosities about the T. rex and racing

• The **Tyrannosaurus rex** had the most powerful bite of any land animal, with a force of over 6 tons
• The **T. rex's teeth** could be up to 30 cm long, perfect for crushing bones
• The Porsche 911 GT3 R can accelerate from **0 to 100 km/h in less than 3 seconds**
• The **boxer engine** has a low center of gravity that improves handling in corners
• In endurance races, teams can perform **tire changes in less than 60 seconds**
• The **differential** allows the outer wheels to spin faster than the inner wheels in corners, improving traction
• The REXY livery combines two of the most **powerful and dominant** things: predatory dinosaurs and elite racing cars

🎨 More LEGO Technic sets to discover

The **LEGO® Technic range** offers a wide variety of sets (sold separately) with realistic mechanisms and movements:

• Other racing cars with motorized functions
• Construction vehicles with hydraulic systems
• Motorcycles with functional suspension
• Off-road trucks with four-wheel drive
• Supercars with gearboxes

Each Technic set is designed to **inspire young builders** and immerse them in the world of engineering in an accessible, practical, and action-packed way.

🚚 Shipping information

**Free shipping throughout Spain** on orders over €49.99. This product is shipped throughout mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands with delivery in 24-48 working hours.

🛡️ Guarantee and commitment

All our LEGO® products come with a **3-year warranty** and the backing of LEGO® quality, recognized worldwide for its durability, mechanical precision, and value for both building and active play and display.

**EAN Code:** 5702018067062