Desert Racer
42027-1 Technic 2014 149 parts 4.1% repair risk Easy
The LEGO Technic 42027-1 Desert Racer is built for rugged off-road action. This vehicle features a pull-back motor, propelling it forward across challenging terrains. It mounts four chunky tires, specifically designed to conquer obstacles, complemented by a roll-cage for driver protection. Visible details include a front winch to navigate tough spots, a row of lights across the top, and an angled exhaust. The bodywork is finished with decals and a race number. For extended play, this Desert Racer combines with the LEGO Technic 42026 Black Champion Racer, forming a Race Truck with two pull-back motors, which measures over 21 cm long. The standalone model measures over 8 cm high, 17 cm long, and 9 cm wide.
Parts Inventory
| Part | Qty | LEGO price each |
|---|---|---|
![]() Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced] 10928 | 2× | €0,15 |
![]() Pullback Motor 6 x 3 x 5 12799 | 1× | €7,73 |
![]() Technic Worm Gear 3L with Bush Ends 15457 | 1× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Axle 5 with Stop 15462 | 1× | Check price → View |
![]() Sticker Sheet for Set 42027-1 16043 | 1× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Hollow Stud, Axle Hole with + Opening] 18352 | 1× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780 | 8× | Check price → View |
![]() Hook with Towball 30395 | 1× | €0,19 |
![]() Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1 32013 | 2× | €0,08 |
![]() Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180° 32034 | 1× | €0,11 |
![]() Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole 32039 | 2× | Check price → View |
![]() Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole] 32054 | 4× | Check price → View |
Repairability
Can you fix Desert Racer if a piece goes missing?
2 of the 49 part+color combinations in this set appear in 3 or fewer sets ever made. Lose one of those and a replacement is very hard to find.
Theme average
6.5%
All sets
6.7%
Hardest to replace
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Build DNA
Parts inventory insights for Desert Racer
149 pieces puts this build -77% against the average Technic set and -45% against the average 2014 release.

Vs average Technic set
Average Technic set: 654 pieces across 453 other sets.
Vs average 2014 set
Average 2014 set: 273 pieces across 435 other sets.
Color profile
Dominant color
Black
Unique parts
0.5 pieces per unique type
Repeat factor
Average pieces per unique type.
Most used part
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots
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