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Set 8279 4WD X-Track
Technic

4WD X-Track

4WD X-Track, set 8279, is a Technic off-roader from 2000 made of 449 pieces. The name puts four-wheel drive front and centre.

Set number
8279
Year
2000
Pieces
449
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
88
What can I build with it?

Parts list 88

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Description

Built at the turn of the millennium

The year 2000 sits at an interesting moment for Technic. Studless liftarms were well established, yet studded bricks still turned up regularly, so sets from this time combine both building styles. 4WD X-Track is a mid-sized example: 449 pieces, no minifigures and a name that makes its off-road focus obvious. It is the kind of set that shows how Technic was shifting without having completely left its older methods behind. For collectors, that makes it a useful reference point between two eras.

Manageable to build and sort

The inventory lists 88 unique parts, which is on the lower side for a set of this size. In practice that means lots of repeated beams, pins and connectors, quick sorting and a build that moves along steadily. It is a comfortable afternoon project, whether for an adult returning to Technic or for a younger builder who has already tackled a few smaller kits and wants something with more substance.

Colours and compatibility

Black is the main colour, followed by old light grey, red and blue. That is a classic combination for Technic vehicles of the period, with dark structure and two strong accents. The grey is the original shade used before the bluish greys arrived a few years later, so grey parts from this set will look slightly different next to modern ones. The black, red and blue pieces, on the other hand, combine with newer sets without any noticeable mismatch.

Parts list and reuse

Every element is listed on this page with colour and quantity, so checking a second-hand set is straightforward. If you want to do more with the parts, the “What can I build?” tool looks at your inventory and tells you which other sets you could rebuild in full or with a few additions. It is a quick way to see whether a few extra parts would unlock another model from the same era.

FAQ

What does 4WD stand for?
It is short for four-wheel drive.
Does 4WD X-Track use studded or studless parts?
Sets from 2000 typically mix both, with studless liftarms alongside classic studded Technic bricks.
How many pieces are in set 8279?
There are 449 pieces made up of 88 unique parts, and no minifigures.

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