Does the LEGO® Porsche GT4 e-Performance actually drive electrically?

No, set 42176 is a static display model with no motor, battery or remote control. It recreates the shape of the real electric racer but cannot be driven.

How many pieces does the set have and how difficult is the build?

The model has 834 pieces across 165 unique parts, putting it in the middle of the Technic difficulty range - more involved than an entry-level set but more compact than the largest Technic flagships.

What is LEGO®'s approach to the set's colour scheme?

Black and light grey form the technical backbone, while blue and red act as accent colours that echo the sporty livery of the real racing car.

Technic

Porsche GT4 e-Performance

Set 42176 recreates the Porsche GT4 e-Performance, a racing car jointly developed by Porsche and LEGO® to explore electric drive technology in motorsport. With 834 pieces, it sits in the mid-size range of the Technic vehicle lineup and combines classic Technic engineering with bodywork styled like the real racer. The black, blue, light grey and red colours echo the real car's livery.

Set number: 42176
Year: 2024
Pieces: 834
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 165

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 165

As BrickLink list (XML)

Import on BrickLink: Wanted → Upload, upload the file (or paste its content), pick a Wanted List and add the parts.

Spare parts (14)

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

Description

A Racing Car Built With Technic Engineering

The Porsche GT4 e-Performance is a real research vehicle used by Porsche and its partners to test electric drivetrain technology in motorsport. LEGO® Technic set 42176 translates the silhouette of this racer into a model made from 834 pieces, relying on classic Technic elements such as pins, liftarms and axles rather than purely decorative body panels. With 165 unique parts, the overall parts count stays more manageable than on the largest Technic vehicles, which keeps the build moving at a good pace while still delivering recognisable Technic details such as visible suspension and clear body lines.

The Colour Scheme Of The Electric Racer

Black and light grey form the technical backbone of the model, while blue and red work as accent colours that trace the sporty livery of the real car. The parts list on this page shows exactly where each colour is used across the model, which is useful if you're hunting for specific Technic pieces in blue or red for your own builds. Because Technic sets favour function over pure looks, the colour distribution on 42176 reads more restrained than on purely decorative sets, while still keeping the bodywork's lines clearly readable.

Size And Difficulty Level

At 834 pieces, the Porsche GT4 e-Performance sits in the middle of the Technic vehicle range – bigger than small entry-level cars, but more compact than the largest Technic flagships with several thousand pieces. The 165 unique part shapes point to a build with clearly structured stages, where the chassis, drivetrain and bodywork come together one after another. That makes the set a good fit for Technic fans who already have some experience with vehicle models but aren't ready to jump straight to the biggest and most expensive set. Once finished, the racer displays well as a standalone model.

From Real Racer To Brick Model

The real Porsche GT4 e-Performance is not a production car but a technology testbed for electric drivetrains in motorsport, which makes the set interesting for fans of both electric mobility and racing. LEGO® deliberately leaves out radio-controlled motors or batteries here, focusing instead purely on the engineering and look of the vehicle. The parts list on this page shows which of the 165 shapes are used multiple times and which appear only once, which is handy if you want to reuse specific Technic pieces in black or light grey for your own builds after finishing this one.

FAQ

Does the LEGO® Porsche GT4 e-Performance actually drive electrically?: No, set 42176 is a static display model with no motor, battery or remote control. It recreates the shape of the real electric racer but cannot be driven.
How many pieces does the set have and how difficult is the build?: The model has 834 pieces across 165 unique parts, putting it in the middle of the Technic difficulty range - more involved than an entry-level set but more compact than the largest Technic flagships.
What is LEGO®'s approach to the set's colour scheme?: Black and light grey form the technical backbone, while blue and red act as accent colours that echo the sporty livery of the real racing car.