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LEGO Model Team 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car

1997580 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car

Specifications

Set number2556
Release year1997
Piece count580
Minifigures0
ThemeModel Team
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car, released in 1997 as part of the Model Team line, has 580 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 173 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 2556

The inventory of set 2556 lists 580 pieces, spare parts excluded: 173 different lots (one shape in one color) for 98 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 2556

Main color: red, making up 49% of the parts, followed by light gray (19%) and black (17%).

ColorPartsShare
Red28249%
Light Gray11019%
Black9917%
Blue305.2%
Yellow274.7%
White274.7%
Trans-Clear20.3%
Dark Gray20.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates21838%
Bricks5910%
Tiles467.9%
Bricks Sloped427.2%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes264.5%
Bricks Curved244.1%

Most common parts in set 2556

93 of the 98 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setopedia, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts

Exclusive parts in set 2556

2 part shapes in set 2556 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set.

PartColor
Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Triple, No Stud Notches with Shell Logo Print 6069pr0004Red
Sticker Sheet for Set 2556-1 72535

Rebuilding set 2556 from another set

Share of the parts of set 2556 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
5571 Giant Truck50%1,7461996
8157 Ferrari F1 1:942%9972008
10018 Darth Maul37%1,8682001
5561 Big Foot 4x434%7491997
3723 Lego Minifigure34%1,8502000

No similarly sized set goes above 50%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 2556 within its line

With 580 pieces, set 2556 ranks #4 out of 8 Model Team sets in our database, which have an average of 697 parts. Among the 149 sets released in 1997, it ranks #9.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car have?

LEGO set 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car has 580 pieces. It was released in 1997 as part of the Model Team theme.

What year was LEGO set 2556 released?

Set 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car was released in 1997 and belongs to the Model Team theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 2556?

LEGO set 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 2556?

The instructions for LEGO set 2556 Ferrari Formula 1 Racing Car can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 2556.

What is the main color of LEGO set 2556?

Red, with 282 out of 580 pieces, or 49%. Next come light gray (19%) and black (17%).

How many different parts does set 2556 contain?

Set 2556 has 173 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 98 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in red, with 36 copies.

Does LEGO set 2556 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Brick Wedged, Sloped 4 x 4 Triple, No Stud Notches with Shell Logo Print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 2556?

Set 5571 Giant Truck, released in 1996: it supplies 50%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number2556
Release year1997
ThemeModel Team
Piece count580
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30