LEGO Technic 42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1

Specifications
| Set number | 42153 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
| Piece count | 672 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 42153 depicts a NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, a race car connected with the NASCAR series.
The model represents a Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 in NASCAR Next Gen form. Within the Technic theme, it belongs to the licensed vehicle category, where the emphasis is on structure, proportions and a technical interpretation of the subject rather than a minifigure scale play setting.
The build uses Technic elements to create the car’s assembled body and underlying vehicle form.
It is suited to builders interested in racing cars, Technic vehicles and Chevrolet or NASCAR subjects. The finished model can serve as a display piece or sit alongside other Technic cars in a collection. In the Technic range, it is best placed among licensed race car models tied to real world motorsport.
Inventory of set 42153
The inventory of set 42153 lists 672 pieces, spare parts excluded: 145 different lots (one shape in one color) for 107 part shapes. The box also contains 17 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 42153
Main color: black, making up 39% of the parts, followed by blue (17%) and red (13%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 263 | 39% | |
| Blue | 116 | 17% | |
| Red | 89 | 13% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 82 | 12% | |
| White | 39 | 5.8% | |
| Yellow | 30 | 4.5% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 24 | 3.6% | |
| Tan | 14 | 2.1% | |
| Reddish Brown | 5 | 0.7% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 0.6% | |
| Other colors (3) | 5 | 0.7% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 243 | 36% | |
| Technic Connectors | 129 | 19% | |
| Technic Beams | 92 | 14% | |
| Technic Axles | 64 | 9.5% | |
| Technic Panels | 43 | 6.4% | |
| Technic Bushes | 19 | 2.8% |
Most common parts in set 42153
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots 61332 | Black | 103 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot 42924 | Blue | 55 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 38 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 21 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes 42003 | Black | 19 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Yellow | 17 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Bluish Gray | 12 |
| Technic Pin 3/4 32002 | Tan | 10 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Red | 10 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Light Bluish Gray | 10 |
104 of the 107 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 42153
3 part shapes in set 42153 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.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Technic Panel Car Mudguard Arched 9 x 2 x 3 with Blue/White Decorations print 42531pr0008 | Red |
| Technic Panel Car Mudguard Arched 9 x 2 x 3 with Red/White Decorations print 42531pr0007 | Blue |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 42153-1 10104745 |
Rebuilding set 42153 from another set
Share of the parts of set 42153 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator | 67% | 2,274 | 2024 |
| 42130 BMW Motorrad M 1000 RR | 64% | 1,922 | 2022 |
| 42145 Airbus H175 Rescue Helicopter | 64% | 2,001 | 2022 |
| 42171 Mercedes-AMG F1 W14 E Performance | 62% | 1,642 | 2024 |
| 42215 Volvo EC500 Hybrid Excavator | 62% | 2,359 | 2025 |
Set 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator supplies 67% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 42153 within its line
With 672 pieces, set 42153 ranks #155 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 518 sets released in 2023, it ranks #131.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 have?
LEGO set 42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 has 672 pieces. It was released in 2023 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 42153 released?
Set 42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was released in 2023 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 42153?
LEGO set 42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 42153?
The instructions for LEGO set 42153 NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 42153.
What is the main color of LEGO set 42153?
Black, with 263 out of 672 pieces, or 39%. Next come blue (17%) and red (13%).
How many different parts does set 42153 contain?
Set 42153 has 145 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 107 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots in black, with 103 copies.
Does LEGO set 42153 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Technic Panel Car Mudguard Arched 9 x 2 x 3 with Blue/White Decorations print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 42153?
Set 42175 Volvo FMX Truck & EC230 Electric Excavator, released in 2024: it supplies 67%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is the car a generic racing design?
No. The set is identified as a NASCAR Next Gen Chevrolet Camaro ZL1, so it represents a specific licensed racing subject.
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