LEGO Technic 42011 Race Car

Specifications
| Set number | 42011 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2013 |
| Piece count | 158 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic 42011, “Race Car”, is a racing car model released in 2013 within the Technic theme.
Set 42011 depicts a racing car in a compact Technic interpretation. The model is centred on structure, proportions and the general impression of a competition vehicle rather than on characters or scenery.
The contents consist of 158 Technic pieces used to form a chassis, a stylised body and details associated with a racing car.
This set suits builders interested in small Technic vehicles, collectors who want a compact racing car for display, or anyone grouping Technic models by vehicle type.
Inventory of set 42011
The inventory of set 42011 lists 158 pieces, spare parts excluded: 52 different lots (one shape in one color) for 47 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42011
Main color: black, making up 35% of the parts, followed by red (21%) and light bluish gray (21%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 56 | 35% | |
| Red | 33 | 21% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 33 | 21% | |
| Blue | 25 | 16% | |
| White | 6 | 3.8% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 3 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Red | 1 | 0.6% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 53 | 34% | |
| Technic Connectors | 32 | 20% | |
| Technic Beams | 24 | 15% | |
| Technic Axles | 15 | 9.5% | |
| Technic Panels | 10 | 6.3% | |
| Technic Bushes | 8 | 5.1% |
Most common parts in set 42011
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 23 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 16 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 9 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced 32123b | Light Bluish Gray | 8 |
| Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 6 |
| Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick 32140 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole 32184 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick 32523 | Red | 4 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
45 of the 47 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 42011
One part shape in set 42011 appears in no other set in the catalog, most often a printed element, a sticker or a mold specific to the model. If it gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42011-1 13079 |
Rebuilding set 42011 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42011 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9394 Jet Plane | 63% | 499 | 2012 |
| 8068 Rescue Helicopter | 61% | 408 | 2011 |
| 42049 Mine Loader | 60% | 476 | 2016 |
| 8041 Race Truck | 60% | 608 | 2010 |
| 42041 Race Truck | 60% | 608 | 2015 |
Set 9394 Jet Plane supplies 63% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42011 within its line
With 158 pieces, set 42011 ranks #324 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 356 sets released in 2013, it ranks #166. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42011 Race Car have?
LEGO set 42011 Race Car has 158 pieces. It was released in 2013 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42011 released?
Set 42011 Race Car was released in 2013 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42011?
LEGO set 42011 Race Car does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42011?
The instructions for LEGO set 42011 Race Car can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42011.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42011?
Black, with 56 out of 158 pieces, or 35%. Next come red (21%) and light bluish gray (21%).
How many different parts does set 42011 contain?
Set 42011 has 52 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 47 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 23 copies.
Does LEGO set 42011 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42011-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42011?
Set 9394 Jet Plane, released in 2012: it supplies 63%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
42010 Off-Road Racer2013 · 160 pieces
42002 Hovercraft2013 · 170 pieces
42001 Mini Off-Roader2013 · 100 pieces
3D42004 Mini Backhoe Loader2013 · 246 pieces
42007 Moto Cross Bike2013 · 253 pieces
42005 Monster Truck2013 · 329 pieces
3D42006 Excavator2013 · 720 pieces
3D42000 Grand Prix Racer2013 · 1,141 pieces
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42008 Service Truck2013 · 1,276 pieces
3D41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition2013 · 1,584 pieces
42009 Mobile Crane MK II2013 · 2,607 pieces
10660 Pink Suitcase2013 · 157 pieces
79107 Comanche Camp2013 · 161 pieces
79102 Stealth Shell in Pursuit2013 · 162 pieces
41013 Emma's Sports Car2013 · 163 pieces
10659 Blue Suitcase2013 · 152 pieces
