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Set 42169 NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car
Technic

NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car

Technic set 42169 recreates the NEOM McLaren Formula E race car, one of the fully electric single-seaters from the Formula E championship. With 452 pieces built from just 97 unique elements, the model favours a lean, function-driven Technic build over decorative detail. Black, blue, grey and red echo the real car's livery.

Set number
42169
Year
2024
Pieces
452
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
97
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Parts list 97

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Spare parts (10)

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Description

Part of Technic's licensed motorsport line

42169 belongs to the run of licensed Technic vehicles that have covered both classic supercars and, more recently, electric racing machinery such as this Formula E car. There's no driver minifigure here; the build is entirely about reproducing the chassis and bodywork of the real single-seater in Technic's beam-and-pin construction style, rather than adding play features around a figure. It joins a growing group of Technic sets dedicated to scaled-down real-world motorsport machinery.

A small part count, heavily repeated

97 unique elements across 452 pieces is a low ratio, typical of Technic models that rely on liftarms, pins and axles used many times over rather than a wide range of specialised shapes. That keeps the build logical to follow, even though Technic's connector-based structure demands more attention than a standard brick build. The parts list on this page shows exactly how often each shape recurs, useful if you need to source a particular axle or pin length separately.

Colour choices that follow the real car

Black and light bluish grey form the chassis and body panels, while blue and red appear as accent colours that nod to the team livery rather than replicate it exactly. This restrained palette is common for Technic racers, which lean on the shape of the moulded body panels for recognisability more than on paint detail. Comparing the model against photos of the real car shows how much of that identity comes through shape rather than colour alone.

A reasonable entry point into Technic

At 452 pieces, 42169 sits at the smaller end of Technic's vehicle range, making it a sensible step for builders moving on from studded sets into genuine Technic construction. Owners of other Technic racers will also find black and grey elements here that mix well into custom builds or repairs. The relatively low number of unique shapes also keeps the learning curve manageable for anyone new to Technic's connector-based building style.

FAQ

Does the model actually drive or move?
No confirmed function details are included in the facts for this set; the low element count and compact size point to a mostly structural build typical of smaller Technic racers.
What colours does the NEOM McLaren Formula E Race Car use?
The model combines black and light bluish grey as base colours with blue and red accents, echoing the real car's livery.
Is a driver figure included?
No, 42169 doesn't include a minifigure; every piece goes into the vehicle model itself.

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