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LEGO Technic 8081 Extreme Cruiser

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LEGO 8081 Extreme Cruiser

Specifications

Set number8081
Release year2011
Piece count590
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser, released in 2011 as part of the Technic line, has 590 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 106 different lots, across 11 colors.

Inventory of set 8081

The inventory of set 8081 lists 590 pieces, spare parts excluded: 106 different lots (one shape in one color) for 95 part shapes.

Colors of set 8081

Main color: black, making up 47% of the parts, followed by light bluish gray (19%) and blue (17%).

ColorPartsShare
Black27847%
Light Bluish Gray11519%
Blue9917%
Red518.6%
Dark Bluish Gray111.9%
Yellow101.7%
Dark Tan101.7%
Tan71.2%
Trans-Clear40.7%
White20.3%
Other colors (1)20.3%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Technic Pins21036%
Technic Connectors9917%
Technic Beams9616%
Technic Axles7713%
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine284.7%
Technic Gears132.2%

Most common parts in set 8081

90 of the 95 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 8081

One part shape in set 8081 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.

PartColor
Sticker Sheet for Set 8081-1 97556

Rebuilding set 8081 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8081 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U40075%2,0482011
8258 Crane Truck72%1,8772009
9397 Logging Truck69%1,3082012
41999 4 x 4 Crawler Exclusive Edition68%1,5842013
8063 Tractor with Trailer67%1,1002009

Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400 supplies 75% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8081 within its line

With 590 pieces, set 8081 ranks #174 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #40.

The set in 3D

Spin the official model of the set, brick by brick.

Load the 3D model

3D model: Marc Giraudet, LDraw.org Official Model Repository (CCAL 2.0 licence)

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser have?

LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser has 590 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Technic theme.

What year was LEGO set 8081 released?

Set 8081 Extreme Cruiser was released in 2011 and belongs to the Technic theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8081?

LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser does not include any minifigures.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8081?

The instructions for LEGO set 8081 Extreme Cruiser can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8081.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8081?

Black, with 278 out of 590 pieces, or 47%. Next come light bluish gray (19%) and blue (17%).

How many different parts does set 8081 contain?

Set 8081 has 106 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 95 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 95 copies.

Does LEGO set 8081 contain any exclusive parts?

Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8081-1.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8081?

Set 8110 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U400, released in 2011: it supplies 75%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8081
Release year2011
ThemeTechnic
Piece count590
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30