LEGO Set 40408 Drag Racer: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	40408
Release year	2020
Piece count	134
Minifigures	2
Theme	Hidden Side
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 40408 Drag Racer, released in 2020 as part of the Hidden Side line, has 134 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 61 different lots, across 14 colors.

Inventory of set 40408

The inventory of set 40408 lists 134 pieces, spare parts excluded: 61 different lots (one shape in one color) for 61 part shapes. The box also contains 5 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 40408

Main color: black, making up 26% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and red (12%).

Color	Parts	Share
Black	35	26%
Light Bluish Gray	27	20%
Red	16	12%
Flat Silver	15	11%
Trans-Orange	11	8.2%
Dark Red	9	6.7%
Dark Bluish Gray	5	3.7%
White	5	3.7%
Blue	4	3%
Yellowish Green	2	1.5%
Other colors (4)	5	3.7%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates Special	27	20%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	21	16%
Technic Pins	12	9%
Tiles Special	10	7.5%
Wheels and Tyres	8	6%
Plates	8	6%

Most common parts in set 40408

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141	Flat Silver	9
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861	Trans-Orange	7
Plate Special 1 x 2, Top Clip [Split] 92280	Black	6
Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b	Flat Silver	5
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clip Horizontal on Side 11476	Black	4
Brick Round 1 x 1 diameter Tube with 90 Degree Elbow (2 x 2 x 1) and Axle Holes (Crossholes) at each end 25214	Light Bluish Gray	4
Technic Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3673	Light Bluish Gray	4
Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274	Light Bluish Gray	4
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093	Blue	4
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336	Red	4

52 of the 61 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

No part in set 40408 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

No similarly sized set supplies more than a quarter of its parts: set 40408 relies on a little-shared assortment.

Size of set 40408 within its line

With 134 pieces, set 40408 ranks #20 out of 23 Hidden Side sets in our database, which have an average of 424 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #289. That is less than half the average Hidden Side set size.

Included minifigures

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 40408 Drag Racer have?

LEGO set 40408 Drag Racer has 134 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Hidden Side theme.

What year was LEGO set 40408 released?

Set 40408 Drag Racer was released in 2020 and belongs to the Hidden Side theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 40408?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 40408 Drag Racer: 2. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 40408?

The instructions for LEGO set 40408 Drag Racer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 40408.

What is the main color of LEGO set 40408?

Black, with 35 out of 134 pieces, or 26%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and red (12%).

How many different parts does set 40408 contain?

Set 40408 has 61 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 61 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in flat silver, with 9 copies.

Does LEGO set 40408 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.