LEGO Technic 42026 Black Champion Racer

Specifications
| Set number | 42026 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 |
| Piece count | 138 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42026, Black Champion Racer, depicts a black racing car built in the Technic style.
Black Champion Racer sits among the compact vehicle subjects in LEGO Technic. The model represents a black racing car, with its identity carried by the vehicle shape and the Technic building approach rather than by characters or scenery.
This set is suited to builders and collectors who focus on smaller Technic cars. It can be displayed as a compact racing model, used in vehicle based play, or placed within a broader Technic collection. Within the theme, it stands as a concise racing car entry with a clear black racer subject.
Inventory of set 42026
The inventory of set 42026 lists 138 pieces, spare parts excluded: 41 different lots (one shape in one color) for 40 part shapes. The box also contains 3 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42026
Main color: black, making up 45% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (20%) and blue (15%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 62 | 45% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 27 | 20% | |
| Blue | 21 | 15% | |
| Orange | 13 | 9.4% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 4 | 2.9% | |
| Red | 4 | 2.9% | |
| Tan | 3 | 2.2% | |
| Flat Silver | 2 | 1.4% | |
| Dark Tan | 1 | 0.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 51 | 37% | |
| Technic Beams | 23 | 17% | |
| Technic Axles | 13 | 9.4% | |
| Technic Panels | 12 | 8.7% | |
| Technic Bushes | 12 | 8.7% | |
| Technic Connectors | 11 | 8% |
Most common parts in set 42026
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 22 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 13 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 8 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 4 |
| Tyre 37 x 22 ZR 55978 | Black | 4 |
| Wheel 30.4 x 20 without Pinholes, with Reinforced Rim 56145 | Black | 4 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483 | Orange | 4 |
38 of the 40 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 42026
One part shape in set 42026 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42026-1 16009 |
Rebuilding set 42026 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42026 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45544 EV3 Core Set | 60% | 547 | 2013 |
| 9393 Tractor | 58% | 353 | 2012 |
| 8995 Thornatus V9 | 58% | 438 | 2009 |
| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader | 58% | 525 | 2010 |
| 9394 Jet Plane | 56% | 499 | 2012 |
Set 45544 EV3 Core Set supplies 60% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42026 within its line
With 138 pieces, set 42026 ranks #344 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #210. That is less than half the average Technic set size.
The set in 3D
Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.
Load the 3D model3D model: Orion Pobursky, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42026 Black Champion Racer have?
LEGO set 42026 Black Champion Racer has 138 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42026 released?
Set 42026 Black Champion Racer was released in 2014 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42026?
LEGO set 42026 Black Champion Racer does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42026?
The instructions for LEGO set 42026 Black Champion Racer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42026.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42026?
Black, with 62 out of 138 pieces, or 45%. Next come light bluish gray (20%) and blue (15%).
How many different parts does set 42026 contain?
Set 42026 has 41 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 40 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 22 copies.
Does LEGO set 42026 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42026-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42026?
Set 45544 EV3 Core Set, released in 2013: it supplies 60%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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