Which vehicle does set 42226 recreate?

It recreates the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, a real GT3-class race car, as a Technic model.

How many pieces does the set have?

The set contains 747 pieces, including 222 distinct parts, and comes with no minifigures.

Is this set more about engineering or play?

The focus is clearly on vehicle engineering and an accurate look rather than classic role-play.

Technic

LEGO® BMW M4 GT3 EVO Race Car

The BMW M4 GT3 EVO is a real GT3-class race car, the kind used on endurance and GT circuits around the world. This Technic version recreates it in detail using 747 pieces and 222 distinct parts, with no minifigures included.

Set number: 42226
Year: 2026
Pieces: 747
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 222

What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 222

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 (20)

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

Description

A real race car as the reference

The BMW M4 GT3 is a customer racing car that competes in the GT3 class at endurance races and international championships, and the EVO version brings aerodynamic and technical updates over the original model, bringing it closer to current race-spec form. Technic sets built around real vehicles traditionally place strong emphasis on proportions, body lines and functional details that stay as close to the original as possible, rather than offering a rough, toy-like approximation. For motorsport fans, that means a model that not only looks like a race car but also demonstrates some of the real car's engineering principles in simplified, understandable form, from body shape down to individual add-on parts.

747 pieces for bodywork and mechanics

With 747 pieces and 222 distinct parts, the share of specialised elements sits well above many pure brick-based sets, which is typical for Technic vehicles built around moving parts and functional sub-assemblies rather than static shapes. The colours black, blue, light bluish grey and red follow common GT3 livery choices, giving the model a sporty, instantly recognisable look that clearly sets it apart from an everyday road car. That combination of structural and body panel parts keeps the build varied, since the technical underpinnings and the outer bodywork are built using noticeably different techniques and paces throughout the process.

Technic building instead of minifigures

Like most Technic vehicles, this set comes without minifigures and instead focuses entirely on construction, moving elements and an outer shape that stays as true to the original as possible rather than on role-play scenes with figures. That appeals particularly to builders interested in vehicle engineering, proportions and the structure of real race cars rather than a scene built around a garage or racetrack. Anyone who has built other Technic vehicles before will recognise familiar building methods for the bodywork and suspension here, even though the exact execution varies from model to model.

For motorsport and Technic fans

At 747 pieces, the set sits in the mid-size range of the Technic vehicle line, making it a good fit for a substantial building session without reaching the scale of the very largest Technic models running into the thousands of pieces. The parts list on this page shows all 222 distinct parts along with their colours in detail, useful for anyone hunting for specific bodywork or mechanical pieces or looking to supplement the model with replacement parts.

FAQ

Which vehicle does set 42226 recreate?: It recreates the BMW M4 GT3 EVO, a real GT3-class race car, as a Technic model.
How many pieces does the set have?: The set contains 747 pieces, including 222 distinct parts, and comes with no minifigures.
Is this set more about engineering or play?: The focus is clearly on vehicle engineering and an accurate look rather than classic role-play.

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