LEGO Technic 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car

Specifications
| Set number | 42109 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2020 |
| Piece count | 463 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic 42109, App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car, depicts a rally car connected with Top Gear. Released in 2020, the set has 463 pieces and belongs to the Technic theme, with its identity built around an app-controlled vehicle model.
Set 42109 sits within LEGO Technic as a rally car model with a Top Gear reference. Its subject suits the theme’s focus on vehicles that combine exterior shaping with construction methods intended to support movement, handling and play after the build is complete.
It is aimed at Technic vehicle fans, collectors interested in Top Gear related LEGO sets and builders looking for a rally car that can be used after assembly. Within Technic, it belongs more naturally with action and driving models than with purely static display vehicles.
Inventory of set 42109
The inventory of set 42109 lists 463 pieces, spare parts excluded: 95 different lots (one shape in one color) for 88 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42109
Main color: black, making up 43% of the parts, followed by blue (16%) and red (14%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 201 | 43% | |
| Blue | 76 | 16% | |
| Red | 65 | 14% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 41 | 8.9% | |
| White | 26 | 5.6% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 16 | 3.5% | |
| Dark Blue | 11 | 2.4% | |
| Yellow | 11 | 2.4% | |
| Tan | 9 | 1.9% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 0.9% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 208 | 45% | |
| Technic Beams | 67 | 14% | |
| Technic Connectors | 59 | 13% | |
| Technic Panels | 29 | 6.3% | |
| Technic Axles | 24 | 5.2% | |
| Bricks Round and Cones | 11 | 2.4% |
Most common parts in set 42109
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 95 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 34 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 32 |
| Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle 11214 | Red | 15 |
| Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick 32526 | Black | 14 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 11 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 10 |
| Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening) 4032a | Black | 10 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin 41677 | Red | 10 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Blue | 10 |
82 of the 88 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 42109
One part shape in set 42109 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 42109-1 65626 |
Rebuilding set 42109 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42109 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42096 Porsche 911 RSR | 65% | 1,580 | 2019 |
| 42111 Dom's Dodge Charger | 61% | 1,077 | 2020 |
| 42099 4x4 X-treme Off-Roader | 61% | 958 | 2019 |
| 42108 Mobile Crane | 59% | 1,292 | 2020 |
| 41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition | 55% | 1,584 | 2013 |
Set 42096 Porsche 911 RSR supplies 65% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42109 within its line
With 463 pieces, set 42109 ranks #200 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 490 sets released in 2020, it ranks #122.
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 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car have?
LEGO set 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car has 463 pieces. It was released in 2020 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42109 released?
Set 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car was released in 2020 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42109?
LEGO set 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42109?
The instructions for LEGO set 42109 App-Controlled Top Gear Rally Car can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42109.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42109?
Black, with 201 out of 463 pieces, or 43%. Next come blue (16%) and red (14%).
How many different parts does set 42109 contain?
Set 42109 has 95 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 88 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 95 copies.
Does LEGO set 42109 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 42109-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42109?
Set 42096 Porsche 911 RSR, released in 2019: it supplies 65%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
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