LEGO Speed Champions Ferrari F40 & NASCAR Camaro ZL1 official reveals & my thoughts -- 1 big problem

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[BaDArxz]

As far as I know, the NASCAR set is not based on any specific paint scheme. That is to say they might run the scheme for a one-off thing, but I think the LEGO group was trying to make an eye-catching scheme that didn’t run the risk of getting into any trademark/copyright issues. Kinda like how the wheel covers just say “CHEVROLET CAMARO” instead of Goodyear.

[adriansue]

They REALLY need to Color Match the stickers well this time.
Going to be very important for that Camero.

[RileyRieker]

thank you for having reference images handy!! too many reviewers assume the audience already knows or they mistake their own knowledge for colloquial knowledge, as a visual learner it is UTTERLY appreciated that you aren't afraid to show something that isn't JUST the thing you're reviewing for the sake of our clarity. much love!

[LoganFilmStudios]

Perhaps you could use the windscreen from the Ferrari F8 Tributo? That one doesn't have the bottom part of the side windows printed.

[GoKuVeGeTaGoHaN]

On the F40 they definitely printed it like that so that it would match the rear side windows. Could've been better though.

[TimL_]

This is a good sign. There are many 6-wide models that can be remade besides these two (three counting the mustang). The chiron, the porsche 911, the corvette etc.

[jabol]

The side windows are bad indeed, but somehow I'm more concerned about the gaping holes where headlight glass should be.

[AVeg-fk]

Agree with the side window criticism. If you do paint a second one would love to see a video of that process and a comparison of your version to LEGO’s version.

[cooperv.]

...I can't even drive, have never bought a speed champions set, but you bet I'll watch Jang talk about Lego Cars for 10 minutes. Great video as always 👍👍

[Naruto]

I like the F40, a lot. I think the only thing I'm kind of iffy on is the headlights being sort of caved in vs flat

[samuelbakos]

I'm so glad for the F40, we really need more old cars.

[empatheticrambo]

I can't wait to use the stickers from the NASCAR Camaro for Space Police III biker gang mocs!

[lbmakescontent]

As a NASCAR fan, I’m glad we have a Cup Camaro.

About this scheme Lego made: The scheme is not related to any run in the past 3 years this Next Gen has run as far as I can tell. I think it’s trying to emulate Jeff Gordon’s DuPont flames scheme from his tenure in the sport. I only say that because Gordon began running flamed DuPont cars in 2001, and those have a fairly similar look to this design. In recent years, the flames have returned with William Byron. Hope that helps

[adriansue]

Ferrari Window
I guess they had to choose between making the window taller (remove the red side print) versus making it line up with the rear triangle window sticker.

[MepsiPaxBerri]

The older F40 did look good enough, but this one really captures the shape and style. Its instantly recognisable, whereas the older one was a bit too boxy, with the limitatiomns of design at that size.
Shame about the canopy print design... I really hope they colour match it, else that canopy could be the one part to ruin the whole set.

[Vadahann]

I'm more bothered by the nose on that F40: a midge too long, a bit droopy though depending on the angle it's alright and those opened lights, that's a lot for the same area.
Love the color scheme for the Camaro though between that very flat and squared hood and that also very flat back, it doesn't do it any favors.

[TransistorBased]

I bought the f40 last night, and there are definitely some awesome techniques used. The sides tapering in, the exhaust at the rear, the clipped on side panels adjacent to the tail lights, and how the central hood bit lines up so well with the wheel arches. But yeah, the side windows and spoiler are a bit goofy.

But the absolute biggest glaring flaw that pretty much made my jaw drop was the large side inlets. There's nothing behind the opening, so not only can you see inside the car, you could look THROUGH the car to the other side.

[GDSStudios]

Hey Jang, NASCAR guy here. The set is not based on any real car that has ever run, that is just a generic design that was created specifically for this car. The number 94 is what NASCAR usually tends to go with on any merchandise that features an unbranded car. There are some design inaccuracies with the set, such as the hood shape being raised rather than indented, the body not being flush parallel to the ground, the spoiler being all clear when they are only partially clear when used at specific tracks, etc. This set also re-uses the wheel cover piece from the 2019 set, once again reading Chevrolet Camaro instead of Goodyear Eagle, but even more inaccurate now since NASCAR Cup Series cars use a new kind of wheel more akin to the tires on open-wheel cars.

[migatron]

YesssSSS!!! I cannot wait for these to be reviewed. 100% adding these to the collection!

[Fish_Feet]

Hate to see speed champions being hindered by LEGOS stubbornness when it comes to printing