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Set 77255 Lightning McQueen
Speed Champions

Lightning McQueen

The best-known race car from the Cars films arrives as a Speed Champions build: set 77255 recreates Lightning McQueen using 270 pieces.

Set number
77255
Year
2026
Pieces
270
Minifigures
0
Theme
Speed Champions
Different parts
111
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 111

As BrickLink list (XML)

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Spare parts (11)

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

Description

A film car built brick by brick

Lightning McQueen is the lead character of the Cars films, recreated here as a Speed Champions vehicle in its signature race-car shape. With no minifigures, the focus stays entirely on the car itself. At 270 pieces, the set sits in the compact size class typical of the range, and it pairs well with other Speed Champions models. Because the character is instantly recognisable through its round headlight eyes and swept body shape, the brick-built version reads remarkably close to its on-screen counterpart despite the compact size, without needing stickers or extra figures to sell the likeness.

Red with dark contrasts

Red, black, dark bluish grey and light bluish grey give the model an energetic, instantly recognisable look true to the film character. The heavy use of red makes it a real eye-catcher on a shelf, while the grey tones cover tyres, chassis and smaller details. The exact colour split is listed in the parts list on this page. This clean, restrained colour split deliberately differs from the more complex racing liveries found on other Speed Champions vehicles, keeping attention on the car's shape rather than elaborate sponsor or stripe graphics.

111 different part types

Across 270 pieces, 111 unique part types create a detailed vehicle shape despite the compact size. That variety shows up mainly in characterful areas such as the front bumper, headlights and rear spoiler typical of a race car. The full parts list, with colour and quantity for each piece, is available on this page, useful for anyone hunting down a specific element. The front of the car in particular combines a noticeably high number of individual shapes to translate the character's distinctive face into a convincing brick-built form.

Suited to Cars and Speed Champions fans

With no minifigures, this set works mainly as a collector's piece for fans of the Cars films or the Speed Champions range as a whole. Its compact size makes it easy to display several models side by side, such as a small race car collection. Its familiar character also makes it a good entry point into the Speed Champions range. For younger fans of the films, it can also serve as a good first step into slightly more demanding building sets, since the familiar character adds extra motivation during the build.

FAQ

Which character does this set depict?
It recreates Lightning McQueen from the Cars films as a Speed Champions race car.
Does the set include minifigures?
No, the set consists solely of the vehicle model without minifigures.
How many pieces does the model have?
It contains 270 pieces across 111 unique part types.

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