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Set 8048 Buggy
Technic

LEGO® Buggy

Set 8048 is a small off-road buggy from 2010, built entirely in the studless Technic style. Its 314 pieces are mostly black and light bluish grey, lifted by touches of red and blue.

Set number
8048
Year
2010
Pieces
314
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
82
What can I build with it?

View the official building instructions at LEGO® ↗

Parts list 82

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Spare parts (5)

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

Description

The appeal of a buggy

Buggies strip a vehicle down to its essentials: an open frame, chunky tyres and suspension designed to soak up rough ground. From beach buggies to desert racers, they are about lightness and fun rather than comfort. That minimalism suits Technic well, because the structure is on display rather than hidden under bodywork. Set 8048 brings the idea to a compact scale, making it a quick and satisfying build that still looks purposeful on a desk or shelf.

314 pieces, 82 part types

The set contains 314 pieces across 82 different part types and has no minifigures. By 2010 studless construction was firmly established, so you build with beams, pins, axles and connectors throughout. The relatively high number of part types relative to the total means there is plenty of variety as you go, and fewer long runs of repeated steps. For anyone new to studless Technic, it is a manageable way to learn the common connection techniques without feeling overwhelmed.

Two bright colours

Black, light bluish grey, red and blue lead the catalogue's colour list. The bluish grey places the set firmly in the post-2004 palette, so it sits comfortably alongside most modern Technic. Having both red and blue in the top four gives the palette two clear accents against its neutral base. For a parts collection, that mix gives you neutral building blocks as well as a few coloured pieces for adding character to your own designs.

Beyond the original model

Every part type appears on the parts list with its colour and quantity, which makes checking a second-hand copy simple. Because nearly everything here is a standard studless element, the pieces slot easily into other projects once the buggy has had its turn. The “What can I build?” tool compares your inventory with other sets and highlights the ones you could rebuild fully or partly, a good way to find your next project without buying a single new piece.

FAQ

Is set 8048 studless?
Yes, it was released in 2010 and uses studless beams, pins and axles throughout.
How many pieces does the Buggy have?
It has 314 pieces in 82 different part types, with no minifigures.
What are the main colours?
Black and light bluish grey dominate, with red and blue as accent colours.

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