LEGO Racers 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer

Specifications
| Set number | 8461 |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2002 |
| Piece count | 1,484 |
| Minifigures | 0 |
| Theme | Racers |
| Building instructions | Download the instructions on lego.com |
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LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer, released in 2002 as part of the Racers line, has 1,484 pieces. Its inventory breaks down into 184 different lots, across 10 colors.
Inventory of set 8461
The inventory of set 8461 lists 1,484 pieces, spare parts excluded: 184 different lots (one shape in one color) for 132 part shapes. The box also contains 8 spare parts, for small elements that are easy to lose.
Colors of set 8461
Main color: black, making up 64% of the parts, followed by light gray (20%) and blue (6.3%).
| Color | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 946 | 64% | |
| Light Gray | 290 | 20% | |
| Blue | 93 | 6.3% | |
| White | 81 | 5.5% | |
| Dark Gray | 39 | 2.6% | |
| Trans-Clear | 12 | 0.8% | |
| Pearl Light Gray | 10 | 0.7% | |
| Metallic Silver | 8 | 0.5% | |
| Trans-Red | 2 | 0.1% | |
| Trans-Light Blue | 2 | 0.1% |
Part types
| Type | Parts | Share | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technic Pins | 398 | 27% | |
| Technic Connectors | 236 | 16% | |
| Technic Axles | 212 | 14% | |
| Technic Beams | 191 | 13% | |
| Technic Steering, Suspension and Engine | 76 | 5.1% | |
| Technic Bricks | 66 | 4.4% |
Most common parts in set 8461
| Part | Color | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | Black | 183 |
| Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots 6558 | Black | 63 |
| Technic Axle 2 Notched 32062 | Black | 56 |
| Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 6536 | Black | 51 |
| Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise 3749 | Light Gray | 50 |
| Technic Axle 3 4519 | Black | 49 |
| Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced 32123a | Light Gray | 40 |
| Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thin 6632 | Black | 40 |
| Technic Axle 4 3705 | Black | 38 |
| Technic Pin 1/2 without Friction Ridges 4274 | Light Gray | 38 |
122 of the 132 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 8461
2 part shapes in set 8461 appear in no other set in the catalog, most often printed elements, stickers or molds specific to the model. If one gets lost, you will need to look for it individually, for example on BrickLink, rather than in another set. Counting colors, 11 lots in the set are not found in any other set.
| Part | Color |
|---|---|
| Tyre Technic Racing Large with 'MICHELIN' White Print 32296pr0002 | Black |
| Sticker Sheet for Set 8461-1 44900 |
Rebuilding set 8461 from another set
Share of the parts of set 8461 found in each of these similarly sized sets, counting shape, colour and quantity:
| Set | Found | Parts | Release year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8458 Silver Champion | 85% | 1,433 | 2000 |
| 8448 Super Street Sensation | 58% | 1,406 | 1999 |
| 8466 4x4 Off Roader | 49% | 1,103 | 2001 |
| 8482 CyberMaster | 35% | 897 | 1998 |
| 8483 CyberMaster | 35% | 897 | 1998 |
Set 8458 Silver Champion supplies 85% of them: enough to build a good part of the model before filling in the rest piece by piece.
Size of set 8461 within its line
With 1,484 pieces, it is the largest of the 193 Racers sets in our database, which have an average of 215 parts. Among the 269 sets released in 2002, it ranks #2. That is 6.9 times the average Racers set size.
Frequently asked questions
How many pieces does LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer have?
LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer has 1,484 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the Racers theme.
What year was LEGO set 8461 released?
Set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer was released in 2002 and belongs to the Racers theme.
Which minifigures are included in set 8461?
LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer does not include any minifigures.
Where can I find the building instructions for set 8461?
The instructions for LEGO set 8461 Williams F1 Team Racer can be downloaded free as a PDF from the official lego.com website, under “Building Instructions”, by entering the number 8461.
What is the main color of LEGO set 8461?
Black, with 946 out of 1,484 pieces, or 64%. Next come light gray (20%) and blue (6.3%).
How many different parts does set 8461 contain?
Set 8461 has 184 different lots (one shape in one color), covering 132 part shapes. Most common part: Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots in black, with 183 copies.
Does LEGO set 8461 contain any exclusive parts?
Yes: 2 part shapes exist in no other set, for example: Tyre Technic Racing Large with 'MICHELIN' White Print.
Which similarly sized set contains the most parts from set 8461?
Set 8458 Silver Champion, released in 2000: it supplies 85%, counting shapes, colors and quantities.
See also
Sets from the same theme
8473 Nitro Race Team2002 · 510 pieces
4588 Off Road Race Track2002 · 363 pieces
8472 Street 'n' Mud Racer2002 · 349 pieces
8475 RC Race Buggy2002 · 284 pieces
4587 Duel Racers2002 · 191 pieces
4586 Stunt Race Track2002 · 168 pieces
8470 Slammer G-Force2002 · 147 pieces
4589 RC-Nitro Flash2002 · 139 pieces
Sets from the same year
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8471 Nitro Burner2002 · 119 pieces
4596 Storming Cobra2002 · 90 pieces
8468 Power Crusher2002 · 87 pieces
4593 Zero Hurricane & Red Blizzard2002 · 74 pieces
4595 Zero Tornado & Hot Rock2002 · 71 pieces
4594 Maverick Sprinter & Hot Arrow2002 · 66 pieces
4585 Nitro Pulverizer2002 · 61 pieces
