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LEGO Cars 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater

201152 pieces1 minifigure

LEGO 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater

Specifications

Set number8201
Release year2011
Piece count52
Minifigures1
ThemeCars
Building instructionsDownload the instructions on lego.com

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LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater, released in 2011 as part of the Cars line, has 52 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 34 different lots, across 8 colors.

Inventory of set 8201

The inventory of set 8201 lists 52 pieces, spare parts excluded: 34 different lots (one shape in one color) for 33 part shapes. The box also contains 4 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.

Colors of set 8201

Main color: reddish brown, making up 44% of the parts, followed by black (25%) and dark bluish gray (13%).

ColorPartsShare
Reddish Brown2344%
Black1325%
Dark Bluish Gray713%
Light Bluish Gray47.7%
Blue23.8%
Medium Blue11.9%
Trans-Clear11.9%
Trans-Orange11.9%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates1427%
Wheels and Tyres815%
Plates Special612%
Tiles47.7%
Technic Pins23.8%
Bricks23.8%

Most common parts in set 8201

PartColorQuantity
Plate 2 x 2 3022Light Bluish Gray3
Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Rounded Corners] 10201Black2
Plate Special 1 x 2 Side Handle [Free Ends] 2540Reddish Brown2
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780Black2
Brick 2 x 4 with 'TOW MATER' on Sand Green Background Print 3001pr0002Reddish Brown2
Wheel 8 x 9 with Hole Notched for Wheels Holder Pin 30027bReddish Brown2
Tyre 14 x 9 Smooth Small Wide Slick 30028Black2
Plate 2 x 3 3021Dark Bluish Gray2
Plate 1 x 2 3023Blue2
Plate 1 x 1 3024Reddish Brown2

27 of the 33 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

No part in set 8201 is exclusive: each one is found in at least one other set, which makes replacing a lost element easier.

Rebuilding set 8201 from another set

Share of the parts of set 8201 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:

SetFoundPartsRelease year
8424 Mater's Spy Zone83%1142011
9483 Agent Mater's Escape81%1442012
9479 Ivan Mater27%522012

Set 8424 Mater's Spy Zone supplies 83% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.

Size of set 8201 within its line

With 52 pieces, set 8201 ranks #21 out of 24 Cars sets in our database, which have an average of 220 parts. Among the 276 sets released in 2011, it ranks #214. That is less than half the average Cars set size.

Frequently asked questions

How many pieces does LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater have?

LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater has 52 pieces. It was released in 2011 as part of the Cars theme.

What year was LEGO set 8201 released?

Set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater was released in 2011 and belongs to the Cars theme.

Which minifigures are included in set 8201?

Number of minifigures in LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater: 1. Their names and quantities are listed in the “Included minifigures” section.

Where can I find the building instructions for set 8201?

The instructions for LEGO set 8201 Radiator Springs Classic Mater can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8201.

What is the main color of LEGO set 8201?

Reddish brown, with 23 out of 52 pieces, or 44%. Next come black (25%) and dark bluish gray (13%).

How many different parts does set 8201 contain?

Set 8201 has 34 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 33 part shapes. Most common part: Plate 2 x 2 in light bluish gray, with 3 copies.

Does LEGO set 8201 contain any exclusive parts?

No: every one of its parts is found in at least one other set.

Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8201?

Set 8424 Mater's Spy Zone, released in 2011: it supplies 83%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.

Set number8201
Release year2011
ThemeCars
Piece count52
Minifigures1
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30