What colours does Formula Flash use?

Mainly black and red, with old light grey and old dark grey.

Is Formula Flash studded or studless?

Being a 1995 set, it relies mostly on studded Technic bricks with axles and pins.

Does it have an official German name?

We are not aware of a confirmed German title, so Bricoria uses the English name on both language versions.

Technic

Formula Flash

Formula Flash, set 8440, is a 1995 Technic racer built from 418 pieces. Its name points to formula-style racing, and the inventory is dominated by black and red.

Set number: 8440
Year: 1995
Pieces: 418
Minifigures: 0
Theme: Technic
Different parts: 109

What can I build with it?

Parts list 109

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 (10)

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

Description

An unusually varied inventory

The standout number here is 109 unique parts in a set of just 418 pieces. On average each part type appears fewer than four times, so the build is full of variety and short on repetition. That also makes the set a valuable source of parts afterwards: instead of dozens of identical beams, you end up with a broad cross-section of mid-1990s Technic elements that can fill gaps in your own designs.

Racing colours

Black leads the colour list, closely followed by red, with old light grey and old dark grey behind. Red and black is a classic motorsport combination and gives the model an energetic look on the shelf. The greys are from the period before Technic switched to bluish grey after 2000, so this racer sits well alongside other sets from the first half of the 1990s but will show a tonal difference next to modern parts.

How it builds

In 1995 Technic still relied mostly on studded bricks connected by axles and pins, with studless beams yet to take over. That makes the building style approachable for anyone used to standard bricks and a nice change of pace for fans of modern Technic. At 418 pieces, it is a single-afternoon project, and the lack of minifigures means every piece goes into the car itself. Sorting takes a little longer than usual because of the many different part types.

Parts list and new projects

With so many different elements, the complete parts list on this page is the easiest way to check a used copy, showing colour and quantity for each line. Once the set is complete, try the “What can I build?” tool, which compares your pieces with the wider catalogue. A varied inventory like this one tends to cover a good share of other models, so it is worth a look before the racer is broken down for good.

FAQ

What colours does Formula Flash use?: Mainly black and red, with old light grey and old dark grey.
Is Formula Flash studded or studless?: Being a 1995 set, it relies mostly on studded Technic bricks with axles and pins.
Does it have an official German name?: We are not aware of a confirmed German title, so Bricoria uses the English name on both language versions.