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Set 42160 Audi RS Q e-tron
Technic

Audi RS Q e-tron

The Audi RS Q e-tron recreates Audi's Dakar Rally car as a 914-piece Technic model, prioritising functional detail over pure looks. Minifigures aren't typically part of a set like this, so the build focuses entirely on the mechanics and proportions of the real vehicle. Black, light bluish grey, blue and red pick up the bold livery of the original rally car.

Set number
42160
Year
2023
Pieces
914
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
139
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Parts list 139

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Spare parts (9)

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Description

A rally car built for function

Technic sets in this size range tend to prioritise working mechanics over pure appearance, and the Audi RS Q e-tron is no exception. Its 914 pieces form a model that traces the compact, high-riding silhouette of the real rally car as raced at the Dakar Rally. The 139 unique part types cover both the body panelling and the technical elements hidden underneath. The distinctive front end with its round headlights is also recreated, if in a simplified form.

Proportions over play figures

With no minifigures included, the build focuses entirely on the vehicle itself, from the cockpit through to the oversized off-road tyres. That approach is typical of licensed Technic vehicles, where faithful proportions matter more than play scenes involving figures. Anyone already building Technic race cars will find this model slots naturally into a growing motorsport collection. The chunky tread pattern on the tyres also underlines the car's off-road role at the Dakar Rally.

The livery of the real rally car

Black and light bluish grey form the vehicle's technical base colour, while blue and red act as bold accents recreating the Audi RS Q e-tron's race livery. That colour combination keeps the model easy to identify from a distance and sets it apart from the more muted tones typical of road-going Technic cars. The red and blue elements in particular stand out clearly against the mostly grey body, much as they do on the real car during a race.

Compact but detail-dense

With 139 unique part types across 914 pieces, the ratio of variety to total count is relatively high, pointing to plenty of small functional parts inside the body. The parts list on this page shows exactly which specialised pieces go into the suspension and bodywork, which makes reordering a missing piece far easier. For anyone who likes browsing Technic sets by colour or function, the list gives a quicker overview than flicking through the printed instructions. It's also a useful reference for picking out parts to reuse in your own vehicle modifications.

FAQ

Does this set include minifigures?
No, like most licensed Technic vehicles, the Audi RS Q e-tron has no minifigures and focuses purely on the model itself.
How many pieces does the set have?
The model is built from 914 pieces, including 139 unique part types.
Which vehicle does the set recreate?
It recreates the Audi RS Q e-tron, an electric rally car used at the Dakar Rally.

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