LEGO Technic 42047 Police Interceptor

Specifications
| Set number | 42047 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| Piece count | 185 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42047, Police Interceptor, depicts a sporty police car built with the Technic construction approach.
The model presents the idea of a compact, fast police car, while using the exposed structural language associated with Technic vehicle builds.
Its build is centered on a stylized car body made from beams, panels and visible construction elements typical of the theme.
This set suits builders who want a contained Technic vehicle for display, play or collection. It can stand as a small police car model or be used in pursuit and response scenarios. Within the Technic range, it is best placed among vehicle sets, distinguished by its police subject rather than by a licensed setting or figure selection.
Inventory of set 42047
The inventory of set 42047 lists 185 pieces, spare parts excluded: 48 different lots (one shape in one color) for 41 part shapes. The box also contains 6 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42047
Main color: black, making up 43% of the parts, followed by white (18%) and light bluish gray (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 80 | 43% | |
| White | 34 | 18% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 24 | 13% | |
| Blue | 20 | 11% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 6 | 3.2% | |
| Lime | 6 | 3.2% | |
| Red | 6 | 3.2% | |
| Trans-Dark Blue | 3 | 1.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 1.1% | |
| Tan | 1 | 0.5% | |
| Other colors (2) | 2 | 1.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 65 | 35% | |
| Technic Beams | 40 | 22% | |
| Technic Connectors | 24 | 13% | |
| Technic Axles | 23 | 12% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 4.3% | |
| Technic Bushes | 7 | 3.8% |
Most common parts in set 42047
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 32 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 18 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Bluish Gray | 7 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 6 |
| Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick 32526 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 6 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 6 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | Dark Bluish Gray | 5 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Black | 5 |
| Technic Axle 5 32073 | Light Bluish Gray | 5 |
40 of the 41 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 42047
One part shape in set 42047 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 42047-1 24924 |
Rebuilding set 42047 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42047 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5005496 Technic 40 Year Anniversary Model | 64% | 573 | 2017 |
| 42062 Container Yard | 60% | 631 | 2017 |
| 8049 Tractor with Log Loader | 58% | 525 | 2010 |
| 42063 BMW R 1200 GS Adventure | 58% | 603 | 2017 |
| 8068 Rescue Helicopter | 55% | 408 | 2011 |
Set 5005496 Technic 40 Year Anniversary Model supplies 64% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42047 within its line
With 185 pieces, set 42047 ranks #306 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #202. 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: Philippe Hurbain, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42047 Police Interceptor have?
LEGO set 42047 Police Interceptor has 185 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42047 released?
Set 42047 Police Interceptor was released in 2016 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42047?
LEGO set 42047 Police Interceptor does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42047?
The instructions for LEGO set 42047 Police Interceptor can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42047.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42047?
Black, with 80 out of 185 pieces, or 43%. Next come white (18%) and light bluish gray (13%).
How many different parts does set 42047 contain?
Set 42047 has 48 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 41 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 32 copies.
Does LEGO set 42047 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42047-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42047?
Set 5005496 Technic 40 Year Anniversary Model, released in 2017: it supplies 64%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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