Desert Racer

42027-1 Technic 2014 149 parts 4.1% 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

🧱 149 parts
PartQty
Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

10928

€0,15
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Pullback Motor 6 x 3 x 5

Pullback Motor 6 x 3 x 5

12799

€7,73
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Technic Worm Gear 3L with Bush Ends

Technic Worm Gear 3L with Bush Ends

15457

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Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop

15462

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Sticker Sheet for Set 42027-1

Sticker Sheet for Set 42027-1

16043

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Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Hollow Stud, Axle Hole with + Opening]

Technic Steering Wheel Pilot's Yoke [Hollow Stud, Axle Hole with + Opening]

18352

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Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

2780

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Hook with Towball

Hook with Towball

30395

€0,19
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #1

32013

€0,08
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Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°

Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°

32034

€0,11
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Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole

32039

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Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]

Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]

32054

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Repairability

Can you fix Desert Racer if a piece goes missing?

4.1%Moderate repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

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

Technic Worm Gear 3L · Dark Bluish Gray · only this setSticker Sheet for Set 42027-1 · Unknown · only this set
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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.

LEGO Technic

Vs average Technic set

-77%-505 parts
This set149
Average set654

Average Technic set: 654 pieces across 453 other sets.

Vs average 2014 set

-45%-124 parts
This set149
Average set273

Average 2014 set: 273 pieces across 435 other sets.

Color profile

10different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black15x
60%
Dark Bluish Gray6x
24%
Light Bluish Gray2x
8%
Dark Tan1x
4%

Unique parts

0.5 pieces per unique type

47

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots

Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots18x

Results are based on official LEGO part inventories. Accuracy improves as you confirm set completeness.

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