What functions does the Grand Prix Racer have?

It has working steering, a moving V6 engine with visible pistons and independent suspension on all four wheels.

Does the set include minifigures?

No, as with most Technic sets, the focus is on mechanics and vehicle construction rather than play figures.

How many pieces does set 42000 have?

The Grand Prix Racer has 1,141 pieces across 153 unique parts.

Technic

LEGO® Grand Prix Racer

The Grand Prix Racer is a Technic race car with a moving V6 engine, working steering and independent suspension on all four wheels. Set 42000 packs that mechanics into 1,141 pieces, with no minifigures at all. This page lists every part and colour used in the build.

Set number: 42000
Year: 2013
Pieces: 1,141
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 153

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 153

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Spare parts (9)

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Alternative models

Fan models by Rebrickable users that you can build (mostly) from this set’s parts. Instructions are available from the designers.

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Description

Mechanics, not minifigures

As with many Technic sets, the Grand Prix Racer puts working mechanics ahead of any play figure. Turning the steering wheel in the cockpit actually angles the front wheels, while the modelled V6 engine under the bonnet visibly moves its pistons as the car is pushed along. Independent suspension on all four wheels rounds out the mechanics, absorbing small bumps as the model rolls, a feature that wasn't a given on Technic vehicles of this size at the time and makes the build noticeably more technical than a static display model.

What's included at this size

At 1,141 pieces and 153 unique parts, the Grand Prix Racer is one of the larger vehicle sets from its year. Alongside the visible mechanics, details such as wheel rims, a spoiler and cockpit panelling give the car its racing look. Technic sets of this size often come with instructions for an alternate second model built from the same pieces, so there's a second build available once the first one is taken apart.

A race car's colour scheme

Black and light bluish grey form the technical backbone, chassis and running gear, while blue and red appear as accent colours on the bodywork and detailing for a recognisable racing look. This combination is common across LEGO Technic's race and sports car sets, standing apart from the more muted colours typical of utility vehicle sets. With 153 unique parts, there's a solid range of shapes for a set of this piece count.

Parts worth keeping for other builds

The technical components in the Grand Prix Racer, axles, connectors and suspension pieces, work well in other Technic builds independent of the racing theme. The full parts list on this page makes it easy to find a specific piece, say a broken or missing suspension part, rather than searching through the whole set. With 1,141 pieces, there's also enough material to build and study individual assemblies, such as the suspension, on their own.

FAQ

What functions does the Grand Prix Racer have?: It has working steering, a moving V6 engine with visible pistons and independent suspension on all four wheels.
Does the set include minifigures?: No, as with most Technic sets, the focus is on mechanics and vehicle construction rather than play figures.
How many pieces does set 42000 have?: The Grand Prix Racer has 1,141 pieces across 153 unique parts.

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