LEGO City 60053 Race Car

Specifications
| Set number | 60053 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2014 |
| Piece count | 100 |
| Minifigures | 1 |
| Theme | City |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO City 60053 Race Car is a 2014 set depicting a racing car associated with the Octan visual identity. With 100 pieces and 1 minifigure, it adds a compact motorsport subject to the City theme.
Set 60053 Race Car presents a racing car within LEGO City. It can sit alongside roads, garages, service areas or small competition scenes in a larger city layout.
This set suits collectors of LEGO City vehicles and builders who want a compact racing element for play or display. Within the City range, it functions as an add-on rather than a full location, bringing a sports vehicle and driver into existing urban or road-based scenes.
Inventory of set 60053
The inventory of set 60053 lists 100 pieces, spare parts excluded: 51 different lots (one shape in one color) for 43 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 60053
Main color: black, making up 25% of the parts, followed by white (21%) and red (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 25 | 25% | |
| White | 21 | 21% | |
| Red | 17 | 17% | |
| Yellow | 10 | 10% | |
| Green | 9 | 9% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 5 | 5% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 4% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 2 | 2% | |
| Trans-Yellow | 2 | 2% | |
| Trans-Clear | 2 | 2% | |
| Other colors (1) | 2 | 2% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 18 | 18% | |
| Plates Special | 12 | 12% | |
| Bricks Sloped | 11 | 11% | |
| Bricks Curved | 10 | 10% | |
| Wheels and Tyres | 8 | 8% | |
| Transportation - Land | 6 | 6% |
Most common parts in set 60053
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud 6141 | Yellow | 6 |
| Wheel 14mm D. x 9.9mm with Centre Groove, Fake Bolts and 6 Spokes 11208 | Black | 4 |
| Tyre 21 x 9.9 11209 | Black | 4 |
| Plate Special 1 x 2 with Door Rail 32028 | White | 4 |
| Plate 1 x 4 3710 | Black | 4 |
| Plate Special 2 x 2 with Wheel Holder 4488 | Light Bluish Gray | 4 |
| Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 1/2 x 2 with 2 x 2 Plate 50745 | White | 4 |
| Brick Sloped 30° 1 x 1 x 2/3 (Cheese Slope) 54200 | Red | 4 |
| Brick Curved 4 x 1 Double with No Studs 93273 | Red | 4 |
| Tile Round 1 x 1 98138 | Trans-Red | 4 |
39 of the 43 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 60053
One part shape in set 60053 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 60053-1 14860 |
Rebuilding set 60053 from another set
Share of the parts of set 60053 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 60025 Grand Prix Truck | 31% | 323 | 2013 |
| 60049 Helicopter Transporter | 28% | 382 | 2014 |
No similarly sized set goes above 31%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 60053 within its line
With 100 pieces, set 60053 ranks #491 out of 723 City sets in our database, which have an average of 306 parts. Among the 478 sets released in 2014, it ranks #271. That is less than half the average City set size.
Included minifigures
Racer, White and Green Jumpsuit with Octan Logo, Red Helmet with VisorQuantity : 1
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 60053 Race Car have?
LEGO set 60053 Race Car has 100 pieces. It was released in 2014 as part of the City theme.
What year was LEGO set 60053 released?
Set 60053 Race Car was released in 2014 and belongs to the City theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 60053?
Number of minifigures in LEGO set 60053 Race Car: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 60053?
The instructions for LEGO set 60053 Race Car can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 60053.
What is the main color of LEGO set 60053?
Black, with 25 out of 100 pieces, or 25%. Next come white (21%) and red (17%).
How many different parts does set 60053 contain?
Set 60053 has 51 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 43 part shapes. Most common part: Plate Round 1 x 1 with Solid Stud in yellow, with 6 copies.
Does LEGO set 60053 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 60053-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 60053?
Set 60025 Grand Prix Truck, released in 2013: it supplies 31%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
Is the driver an Octan racer?
The supplied minifigure description states that the driver wears a white and green jumpsuit with an Octan logo, so the design is tied to Octan.
See also
Sets from the same theme
3D60054 Light Repair Truck2014 · 95 pieces
60042 High Speed Police Chase2014 · 110 pieces
60033 Arctic Ice Crawler2014 · 113 pieces
40110 Coin Bank2014 · 122 pieces
60055 Monster Truck2014 · 78 pieces
30226 Police Helicopter2014 · 48 pieces
60032 Arctic Snowmobile2014 · 44 pieces
30228 Police ATV2014 · 42 pieces
Sets from the same year
850932 Polar Accessory Set2014 · 42 pieces
30229 Repair Lift2014 · 40 pieces
30310 Arctic Scout2014 · 39 pieces
60041 Crook Pursuit2014 · 38 pieces
30227 Police Watercraft2014 · 36 pieces
60057 Camper Van2014 · 195 pieces
60043 Prisoner Transporter2014 · 197 pieces
60058 SUV with Watercraft2014 · 219 pieces
