LEGO Technic 42176 Porsche GT4 with new battery car hub

There is some exciting news about the upcoming LEGO Technic 42176 Porsche GT4 e-Performance model. The set will go on sale at the beginning of August for 169.99 euros (RRP) and, in addition to the work lights and rear lights, will also include a new, powerful battery.

This is based on a report published by LEGO itself Battery documentation featured by Tricky YouTuber Brick race referenced in a recent video.

As a result, the Posche GT4 could be the fastest controlled LEGO Technic model to date, as the racing car has a new rechargeable battery hub. According to the documents, the battery is said to be 3.6 volt with a capacity of 2100 mAh. According to the documentation, the battery is placed in a new hub with three connected motors, which looks similar to the LEGO Boost Hub.

LEGO Technic 42176 Porsche GT4 e-Performance ab August

There are no official photos yet of LEGO Technic 42176. What is known is that the set has 838 pieces and can be put together. As mentioned above, the RRP is 169.99 euros.

The first LEGO Technic forums are already debating whether the new battery-powered motor hub has what it takes to surpass the previous racer – the popular pickup truck from the Racer sets from 2002/2003. In any case, we are excited about the time.