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LEGO Technic 8440 Formula Flash

1995418 piecesno minifigures

LEGO 8440 Formula Flash

Specifications

Set number8440
Release year1995
Piece count418
Minifigures0
ThemeTechnic
Building instructionsDownload 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%).

ColorPartsShare
Black20449%
Red9422%
Light Gray9322%
Dark Gray143.3%
Blue61.4%
White41%
Trans-Red20.5%

Part types

TypePartsShare
Plates10325%
Technic Pins4912%
Technic Bricks399.3%
Plates Special327.7%
Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine317.4%
Technic Axles235.5%

Most common parts in set 8440

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.

PartColor
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:

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.

Set number8440
Release year1995
ThemeTechnic
Piece count418
Minifigures0
SetopediaData: Rebrickable
Spec sheet updated on 2026-09-30