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Set 42039 24 Hours Race Car
Technic

LEGO® 24 Hours Race Car

The 24 Hours Race Car 42039 is a LEGO® Technic model inspired by the endurance racers that compete in 24-hour events such as Le Mans. With 1,219 pieces and 151 unique elements, it counts among the larger Technic vehicles released in 2015. This page covers the full parts list, colours and facts about the set.

Set number
42039
Year
2015
Pieces
1,219
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
151
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 151

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (11)

These extra parts come with the set in case one gets lost.

Description

Built like an endurance racer

The bodywork follows the look of real endurance race cars, with a low front end, wide wheel arches and a prominent rear spoiler typical of cars built for 24-hour races. Gull-wing doors open upward to reveal a detailed cockpit, and lifting the bonnet uncovers a mock engine with pistons that move as the car is pushed along, adding a playful mechanical touch to what is otherwise a display-focused build. That attention to detail means the model reads clearly as a race car even from a distance.

A racing livery in blue and green

Black and light bluish grey form the base, with bold blue and bright green picked out across the body, a combination that echoes how real racing teams use colour for identification on track. Across 151 unique parts, the palette stays clean enough that individual body panels remain easy to tell apart. The parts list on this page shows every colour used, handy if you are hunting for a specific panel or buying the set secondhand. The accent colours stand out most clearly along the nose and side skirts.

Steering and moving details

A steering wheel in the cockpit turns the front axle, a feature common to Technic vehicles of this size, and combined with the opening doors and moving mock engine, the car invites handling after the build rather than sitting purely as a shelf piece. That mix of realistic looks and working detail is fairly typical of mid-size Technic vehicles from this period, and it rewards a slower, more deliberate build than a static model would. Even years later, the steering mechanism remains a popular detail among Technic collectors.

Build time and who it suits

With 1,219 pieces and no minifigures, this set suits Technic fans and car enthusiasts who want a realistic model with working details rather than a play scene. Assembly takes several hours depending on experience, and the small, shaped body panels call for a bit of patience. If you are buying the set secondhand or need to replace a body panel, the parts list on this page gives a reliable reference for every element used. Careful sorting of the small body panels during the build pays off later on.

FAQ

What kind of car does the 24 Hours Race Car represent?
It is modelled on an endurance racer of the kind that competes in 24-hour events such as Le Mans, with typical features like gull-wing doors and a rear spoiler.
What functions does the model have?
The doors open, the steering wheel turns the front axle, and a mock engine under the bonnet moves as the car is pushed along.
How many pieces does the set have and are there minifigures?
The set has 1,219 pieces across 151 unique elements and does not include any minifigures.

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