LEGO Technic 42083 Bugatti Chiron

Specifications
| Set number | 42083 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2018 |
| Piece count | 3,599 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42083, Bugatti Chiron, depicts the Bugatti sports car as a mechanical building model.
Bugatti Chiron 42083 belongs to the LEGO Technic theme and sits among its licensed automotive models. The subject is a modern sports car, presented through both its exterior shape and the internal mechanical language associated with Technic construction.
Technic panels and structural elements are used to capture the main proportions and recognizable body lines of the Bugatti Chiron.
This set is aimed at builders who want a display focused Technic car with mechanical functions that can be examined and operated. Within Technic, it fits among the large licensed cars, where engineering detail, body shaping and collectability are more central than minifigure based play.
Inventory of set 42083
The inventory of set 42083 lists 3,599 pieces, spare parts excluded: 309 different lots (one shape in one color) for 210 part shapes.
Colors of set 42083
Main color: black, making up 39% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (18%) and blue (18%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,403 | 39% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 662 | 18% | |
| Blue | 633 | 18% | |
| Red | 185 | 5.1% | |
| Dark Blue | 156 | 4.3% | |
| Yellow | 120 | 3.3% | |
| Dark Azure | 101 | 2.8% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 91 | 2.5% | |
| Dark Tan | 83 | 2.3% | |
| White | 52 | 1.4% | |
| Other colors (6) | 112 | 3.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 1,604 | 45% | |
| Technic Beams | 634 | 18% | |
| Technic Connectors | 411 | 11% | |
| Technic Axles | 212 | 5.9% | |
| Technic Panels | 119 | 3.3% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 94 | 2.6% |
Most common parts in set 42083
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 684 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 432 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 171 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | Red | 84 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Light Bluish Gray | 79 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Black | 64 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 63 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick 32316 | Black | 61 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick 32523 | Light Bluish Gray | 61 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 60 |
198 of the 210 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 42083
3 part shapes in set 42083 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, 15 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Wheel 62.3 x 42 Large with Silver Outline Print 35187pr0001 | Dark Blue |
| Tile 1 x 4 with Bugatti Chiron Serial Number 2431pr0105 | White |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42083-1 38973 |
Rebuilding set 42083 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42083 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42082 Rough Terrain Crane | 53% | 4,056 | 2018 |
| 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 | 52% | 3,696 | 2020 |
| 42056 Porsche 911 GT3 RS | 42% | 2,704 | 2016 |
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 37% | 2,793 | 2015 |
| 42009 Mobile Crane MK II | 36% | 2,607 | 2013 |
No similarly sized set goes above 53%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 42083 within its line
With 3,599 pieces, set 42083 ranks #9 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 457 sets released in 2018, it ranks #4. That is 5.5 times the average Technic set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42083 Bugatti Chiron have?
LEGO set 42083 Bugatti Chiron has 3,599 pieces. It was released in 2018 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42083 released?
Set 42083 Bugatti Chiron was released in 2018 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42083?
LEGO set 42083 Bugatti Chiron does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42083?
The instructions for LEGO set 42083 Bugatti Chiron can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42083.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42083?
Black, with 1,403 out of 3,599 pieces, or 39%. Next come light bluish gray (18%) and blue (18%).
How many different parts does set 42083 contain?
Set 42083 has 309 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 210 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 684 copies.
Does LEGO set 42083 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Wheel 62.3 x 42 Large with Silver Outline Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42083?
Set 42082 Rough Terrain Crane, released in 2018: it supplies 53%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is the Bugatti Chiron 42083 mainly a display model?
It is well suited to display, but it also includes Technic functions such as steering, suspension and visible mechanical assemblies.
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