LEGO Technic 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS

Specifications
| Set number | 42056 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2016 |
| Piece count | 2,704 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42056, Porsche 911 GT3 RS, depicts a Porsche sports car as a mechanical building model.
This model brings the Porsche 911 GT3 RS into the LEGO Technic building system, with emphasis on structure, mechanisms and the representation of a real car. It belongs among the large licensed vehicle models in Technic.
This set appears in our LEGO Porsche guide, which places it against the other versions.
Its contents focus on the bodywork, the recognizable cabin and mechanical assemblies typical of Technic. For this model, features such as steering, suspension and an integrated transmission are established elements.
The set is aimed mainly at builders interested in realistic cars, technical construction and display models. It can be handled for careful play, but its main appeal is the building process and the finished presentation. Within Technic, it is best viewed as a licensed road car with a strong collector focus.
Inventory of set 42056
The inventory of set 42056 lists 2,704 pieces, spare parts excluded: 229 different lots (one shape in one color) for 177 part shapes. The box also contains 31 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42056
Main color: black, making up 45% of the parts, followed by blue (16%) and light bluish gray (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,207 | 45% | |
| Blue | 446 | 16% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 380 | 14% | |
| Orange | 274 | 10% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 111 | 4.1% | |
| Red | 100 | 3.7% | |
| Yellow | 64 | 2.4% | |
| Trans-Clear | 32 | 1.2% | |
| Trans-Red | 26 | 1% | |
| Dark Tan | 18 | 0.7% | |
| Other colors (4) | 45 | 1.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 1,127 | 42% | |
| Technic Beams | 537 | 20% | |
| Technic Connectors | 338 | 12% | |
| Technic Axles | 207 | 7.7% | |
| Technic Panels | 92 | 3.4% | |
| Technic Gears | 74 | 2.7% |
Most common parts in set 42056
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 516 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 285 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 103 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Black | 62 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 61 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Blue | 58 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick with Pin Hole and Axle Hole 60483 | Orange | 51 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | Dark Bluish Gray | 50 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 40 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick 40490 | Black | 39 |
167 of the 177 part shapes in this set have their own page on Setobrick, with their colors, element numbers and the other sets that use them. See all LEGO parts
Exclusive parts in set 42056
6 part shapes in set 42056 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. Counting colors, 8 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tile Round 1 x 1 with Porsche RS Print 98138pr0055 | Black |
| Wheel 62.3 x 42 Technic Racing Large 23800 | Black |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42056-1 27056 | |
| Technic Panel Car Mudguard Arched 15 x 2 x 5 with Vent Grille Print Model Left Side 24118pr0001 | Orange |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Porsche 'GT3RS LG-P' and Code Print 2431pr0080 | White |
| Technic Panel Car Mudguard Arched 15 x 2 x 5 with Vent Grille Print Model Right Side 24118pr0002 | Orange |
Rebuilding set 42056 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42056 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 | 67% | 3,696 | 2020 |
| 42082 Rough Terrain Crane | 56% | 4,056 | 2018 |
| 42083 Bugatti Chiron | 56% | 3,599 | 2018 |
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 54% | 2,793 | 2015 |
| 42009 Mobile Crane MK II | 49% | 2,607 | 2013 |
Set 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 supplies 67% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42056 within its line
With 2,704 pieces, set 42056 ranks #13 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 459 sets released in 2016, it ranks #7. That is 4.1 times the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS have?
LEGO set 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS has 2,704 pieces. It was released in 2016 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42056 released?
Set 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS was released in 2016 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42056?
LEGO set 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42056?
The instructions for LEGO set 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42056.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42056?
Black, with 1,207 out of 2,704 pieces, or 45%. Next come blue (16%) and light bluish gray (14%).
How many different parts does set 42056 contain?
Set 42056 has 229 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 177 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 516 copies.
Does LEGO set 42056 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 6 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tile Round 1 x 1 with Porsche RS Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42056?
Set 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, released in 2020: it supplies 67%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
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