LEGO Set 77255 Lightning McQueen: Pieces, Year, Figures

Specifications

Set number	77255
Release year	2026
Piece count	270
Minifigures	0
Theme	Speed Champions
Building instructions	Download the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO Speed Champions set 77255, Lightning McQueen, represents the red race car inspired by Pixar’s Cars.

This model brings Lightning McQueen into the LEGO Speed Champions building format. It places a character vehicle from an animated licence alongside a theme more commonly associated with recognizable racing cars and sports cars.

The build can therefore be described in general terms as focusing on the car body, proportions and visual cues that identify Lightning McQueen.

The set may suit Cars fans, Speed Champions collectors and builders looking for a compact vehicle model for display or racing scenes. Within the theme, it stands out because its subject comes from Pixar rather than from a real world car.

Inventory of set 77255

The inventory of set 77255 lists 270 pieces, spare parts excluded: 111 different lots (one shape in one color) for 94 part shapes. The box also contains 11 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 77255

Main color: red, making up 42% of the parts, followed by black (16%) and dark bluish gray (7.8%).

Color	Parts	Share
Red	113	42%
Black	44	16%
Dark Bluish Gray	21	7.8%
Light Bluish Gray	20	7.4%
Reddish Brown	17	6.3%
White	13	4.8%
Flat Silver	10	3.7%
Dark Tan	10	3.7%
Blue	9	3.3%
Tan	4	1.5%
Other colors (4)	8	3%

Part types

Type	Parts	Share
Plates	61	23%
Plates Special	59	22%
Tiles	33	12%
Plates Round Curved and Dishes	21	7.8%
Tiles Special	16	5.9%
Bricks Curved	12	4.4%

Most common parts in set 77255

Part	Color	Quantity
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Black	10
Plate 1 x 2 3023	Red	10
Plate Round 1 x 1 with Open Stud 85861	Dark Tan	10
Plate Special 1 x 2 with Clips Horizontal [Open O Clips] 60470b	Black	7
Equipment Candlestick 37762	Flat Silver	6
Bracket 1 x 1 - 1 x 2 Inverted 73825	Black	6
Plate 2 x 3 3021	Red	5
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	White	5
Plate Special 1 x 2 [Side Handle Closed Ends] 48336	Reddish Brown	5
Wheel Rim 24 x 13.4 with Black Slick Tyre with White 'Lightyear' print 105162pr0004	Red	4

83 of the 94 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 77255

10 part shapes in set 77255 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. The table lists 8.

Part	Color
Wheel Rim 24 x 13.4 with Black Slick Tyre with White 'Lightyear' print 105162pr0004	Red
Plate 1 x 1 with Bright Light Orange Squares print 3024pr0044	Red
Brick Curved 2 x 4 Double, No Studs with Bright Light Orange Dots, Rust-eze Logo print 6192bpr0004	Red
Brick Round, Curved Double 1 x 4 with Stud Notch Left with Black/White Lightning, Bright Light Orange Dots print 7206pr0001	Red
Brick Curved 2 x 4 Double, No Studs with Bright Light Orange Dots, Rust-eze Logo print 6192bpr0003	Red
Windscreen 3 x 6 x 2 with Dark Bluish Grey Triangle Windows print 92583pr0001	Red
Wheel Arch, Mudguard 4 x 2 x 2 1/2 with Bright Light Orange Dots, White/Black/Dark Red Stripes, Left print 3387pr0002	Red
Brick Round, Curved Double 1 x 4 with Stud Notch Right with Black/White Lightning, Bright Light Orange Dots print 7205pr0001	Red

Rebuilding set 77255 from another set

Share of the parts of set 77255 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

Set	Found	Parts	Release year
75889 Ferrari Ultimate Garage	27%	856	2018
21329 Fender Stratocaster	27%	1,079	2021

No similarly sized set goes above 27%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.

Size of set 77255 within its line

With 270 pieces, set 77255 ranks #53 out of 101 Speed Champions sets in our database, which have an average of 334 parts. Among the 558 sets released in 2026, it ranks #347.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 77255 Lightning McQueen have?

LEGO set 77255 Lightning McQueen has 270 pieces. It was released in 2026 as part of the Speed Champions theme.

What year was LEGO set 77255 released?

Set 77255 Lightning McQueen was released in 2026 and belongs to the Speed Champions theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 77255?

LEGO set 77255 Lightning McQueen does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 77255?

The instructions for LEGO set 77255 Lightning McQueen can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 77255.

What is the main color of LEGO set 77255?

Red, with 113 out of 270 pieces, or 42%. Next come black (16%) and dark bluish gray (7.8%).

How many different parts does set 77255 contain?

Set 77255 has 111 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 94 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 1 x 2 in black, with 10 copies.

Does LEGO set 77255 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: 10 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Wheel Rim 24 x 13.4 with Black Slick Tyre with White 'Lightyear' print.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 77255?

Set 75889 Ferrari Ultimate Garage, released in 2018: it supplies 27%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Is this set part of a separate LEGO Cars theme?

No. It is classified under Speed Champions, although the subject is taken from Pixar’s Cars.