LEGO Technic 8070 Supercar

Specifications
| Set number | 8070 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2011 |
| Piece count | 1,281 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO Technic set 8070, Supercar, represents a sports car built with Technic elements.
Set 8070 sits among the sports car models in LEGO Technic, with a low body, a visible cockpit area, and a build focused on technical structure.
The set contains 1281 Technic pieces and no characters. Its construction uses the kind of parts associated with Technic vehicle building, including beams, axles, connectors, gears, and panels, to form a substantial car model.
This set suits builders looking for a sizeable Technic car for display, careful play, or collection. It can also be used as a comparison point for different sports car interpretations within the same theme.
Inventory of set 8070
The inventory of set 8070 lists 1,281 pieces, spare parts excluded: 154 different lots (one shape in one color) for 130 part shapes. The box also contains 18 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8070
Main color: black, making up 37% of the parts, followed by red (23%) and light bluish gray (17%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 480 | 37% | |
| Red | 299 | 23% | |
| Light Bluish Gray | 220 | 17% | |
| Blue | 126 | 9.8% | |
| Dark Bluish Gray | 90 | 7% | |
| Yellow | 24 | 1.9% | |
| Tan | 21 | 1.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 6 | 0.5% | |
| Dark Tan | 5 | 0.4% | |
| Trans-Red | 4 | 0.3% | |
| Other colors (2) | 5 | 0.4% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 442 | 35% | |
| Technic Beams | 224 | 17% | |
| Technic Connectors | 213 | 17% | |
| Technic Axles | 164 | 13% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 62 | 4.8% | |
| Technic Gears | 45 | 3.5% |
Most common parts in set 8070
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 219 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Blue | 72 |
| Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise 43093 | Blue | 54 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Light Bluish Gray | 42 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Red | 36 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Red | 35 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | Red | 33 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 21 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick 32524 | Black | 20 |
| Technic Pin Connector Round [Slotted] 62462 | Red | 20 |
124 of the 130 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 8070
One part shape in set 8070 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 8070-1 93677 |
Rebuilding set 8070 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8070 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 | 65% | 2,048 | 2011 |
| 42082 Rough Terrain Crane | 65% | 4,056 | 2018 |
| 8258 Crane Truck | 64% | 1,877 | 2009 |
| 42115 Lamborghini Sián FKP 37 | 64% | 3,696 | 2020 |
| 42043 Mercedes-Benz Arocs 3245 | 62% | 2,793 | 2015 |
Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 supplies 65% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8070 within its line
With 1,281 pieces, set 8070 ranks #67 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #9.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8070 Supercar have?
LEGO set 8070 Supercar has 1,281 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8070 released?
Set 8070 Supercar was released in 2011 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8070?
LEGO set 8070 Supercar does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8070?
The instructions for LEGO set 8070 Supercar can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8070.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8070?
Black, with 480 out of 1,281 pieces, or 37%. Next come red (23%) and light bluish gray (17%).
How many different parts does set 8070 contain?
Set 8070 has 154 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 130 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 219 copies.
Does LEGO set 8070 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8070-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8070?
Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400, released in 2011: it supplies 65%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8109 Flatbed Truck2011 · 1,115 pieces
8069 Backhoe Loader2011 · 609 pieces
8071 Lift Truck2011 · 593 pieces
3D8081 Extreme Cruiser2011 · 590 pieces
3D8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U4002011 · 2,048 pieces
8068 Rescue Helicopter2011 · 408 pieces
8067 Mini Mobile Crane2011 · 292 pieces
8066 Off-Roader2011 · 141 pieces
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