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LEGO Model Team 5563 Racing Truck

1999787 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 5563 Racing Truck

Specifications

Set number5563
Release year1999
Piece count787
Minifigures0
ThemeModel Team
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 5563 Racing Truck, released in 1999 as part of the Model Team line, has 787 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 206 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 5563

The inventory of set 5563 lists 787 pieces, spare parts excluded: 206 different lots (one shape in one color) for 124 part shapes.

Colors of set 5563

Main color: light gray, making up 32% of the parts, followed by white (32%) and black (16%).

ColorPartsShare
Light Gray25232%
White25032%
Black12616%
Red708.9%
Blue425.3%
Trans-Yellow162%
Chrome Silver91.1%
Trans-Clear70.9%
Dark Gray60.8%
Yellow40.5%
Other colors (1)40.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates25933%
Plates Special638%
Bricks587.4%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes557%
Bricks Round and Cones415.2%
Bricks Sloped405.1%

Most common parts in set 5563

113 of the 124 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 5563

3 part shapes in set 5563 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, 5 lots in the set are not found in any other set.

PartColor
Wheel 68.8 x 24 Model Team Type 2 [Notched Ring] 32004bLight Gray
Sticker Sheet for Set 5563-1 72703
Vehicle Grille Guard 71972Chrome Silver

Rebuilding set 5563 from another set

Share of the parts of set 5563 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
5571 Giant Truck52%1,7461996
5561 Big Foot 4x442%7491997
7191 X-wing Fighter36%1,3042000
10129 Rebel Snowspeeder33%1,4572003
8480 Space Shuttle27%1,3661996

No similarly sized set goes above 52%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 5563 within its line

With 787 pieces, set 5563 ranks #2 out of 8 Model Team sets in our database, which have an average of 697 parts. Among the 186 sets released in 1999, it ranks #5.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 5563 Racing Truck have?

LEGO set 5563 Racing Truck has 787 pieces. It was released in 1999 as part of the Model Team theme.

What year was LEGO set 5563 released?

Set 5563 Racing Truck was released in 1999 and belongs to the Model Team theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 5563?

LEGO set 5563 Racing Truck does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 5563?

The instructions for LEGO set 5563 Racing Truck can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 5563.

What is the main color of LEGO set 5563?

Light gray, with 252 out of 787 pieces, or 32%. Next come white (32%) and black (16%).

How many different parts does set 5563 contain?

Set 5563 has 206 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 124 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 2 Corner in white, with 23 copies.

Does LEGO set 5563 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 3 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Wheel 68.8 x 24 Model Team Type 2 [Notched Ring].

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 5563?

Set 5571 Giant Truck, released in 1996: it supplies 52%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number5563
Release year1999
ThemeModel Team
Piece count787
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30