LEGO Technic 8440 Formula Flash

Specifications
| Set number | 8440 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 1995 |
| Piece count | 418 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Technic |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8440 Formula Flash, released in 1995 as part of the Technic line, has 418 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 109 different lots, across 7 colors.
Inventory of set 8440
The inventory of set 8440 lists 418 pieces, spare parts excluded: 109 different lots (one shape in one color) for 87 part shapes. The box also contains 10 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8440
Main color: black, making up 49% of the parts, followed by red (22%) and light gray (22%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 204 | 49% | |
| Red | 94 | 22% | |
| Light Gray | 93 | 22% | |
| Dark Gray | 14 | 3.3% | |
| Blue | 6 | 1.4% | |
| White | 4 | 1% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.5% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plates | 103 | 25% | |
| Technic Pins | 49 | 12% | |
| Technic Bricks | 39 | 9.3% | |
| Plates Special | 32 | 7.7% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 31 | 7.4% | |
| Technic Axles | 23 | 5.5% |
Most common parts in set 8440
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 29 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Gray | 16 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Black | 12 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Black | 10 |
| Plate 1 x 2 3023 | Red | 10 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Toothed Type II [X Opening] 4265b | Light Gray | 10 |
| Technic Bush 3713 | Light Gray | 9 |
| Tile Special 1 x 2 Grille with Bottom Groove 2412b | Light Gray | 8 |
| Plate 2 x 2 Corner 2420 | Red | 8 |
| Bracket 1 x 2 - 1 x 4 [Square Corners] 2436 | Black | 8 |
77 of the 87 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 8440
One part shape in set 8440 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. Counting colors, 2 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8440-1 169795 |
Rebuilding set 8440 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8440 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8485 Control Centre / Control II | 49% | 1,067 | 1995 |
| 8479 Barcode Multi-Set | 47% | 1,274 | 1997 |
| 8480 Space Shuttle | 46% | 1,366 | 1996 |
| 8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane | 43% | 863 | 1995 |
| 8456 Fiber Optic Multi Set / Multi Racer Set (with Fibre Optics) | 41% | 406 | 1996 |
No similarly sized set goes above 49%: the model relies on a little-shared assortment, most of which has to be gathered piece by piece.
Size of set 8440 within its line
With 418 pieces, set 8440 ranks #213 out of 443 Technic sets in our database, which have an average of 658 parts. Among the 110 sets released in 1995, it ranks #13.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8440 Formula Flash have?
LEGO set 8440 Formula Flash has 418 pieces. It was released in 1995 as part of the Technic theme.
What year was LEGO set 8440 released?
Set 8440 Formula Flash was released in 1995 and belongs to the Technic theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8440?
LEGO set 8440 Formula Flash does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8440?
The instructions for LEGO set 8440 Formula Flash can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8440.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8440?
Black, with 204 out of 418 pieces, or 49%. Next come red (22%) and light gray (22%).
How many different parts does set 8440 contain?
Set 8440 has 109 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 87 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 29 copies.
Does LEGO set 8440 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: one part shape exists in no other set: Sticker Sheet for Set 8440-1.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8440?
Set 8485 Control Centre / Control II, released in 1995: it supplies 49%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8280 Fire Engine / Fire Response Unit1995 · 439 pieces
8422 Circuit Shock Racer / V-Twin Super Bike1995 · 311 pieces
8412 Nighthawk / Sky Wasp1995 · 287 pieces
8235 Front End Loader1995 · 166 pieces
8225 Road Rally V / Super Kart1995 · 97 pieces
8210 Nitro Bike GTX / GTX 5001995 · 86 pieces
8460 Pneumatic Crane Truck / Mobile Crane1995 · 863 pieces
8485 Control Centre / Control II1995 · 1,067 pieces
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4146 Extra Large Freestyle Bucket1995 · 409 pieces
4152 Large Freestyle Bucket1995 · 409 pieces
1745 Box of Standard Bricks, 3+1995 · 404 pieces
1715 Special Value1995 · 400 pieces
1743 Box of Standard Bricks, 5+1995 · 400 pieces
3D4555 Cargo Station1995 · 394 pieces
3D6279 Skull Island1995 · 386 pieces
