Race Kart

42048-1 Technic 2016 345 parts 2.4% Intermediate

Zoom around the circuit with the LEGO Technic Race Kart (42048-1), a detailed replica of a real-life racing machine. This 345-piece model features a vibrant purple and orange color scheme, complete with sporty racing stickers and slick racing tires on wide rims. The fully functional steering, cool foot pedals, and a two-speed gearbox provide precise control. Tilt the sleek orange racing seat to reveal the intricate working transmission. Under the hood, a detailed engine with a moving piston, fuel tank, and huge exhaust pipes demonstrates authentic mechanics. This 2016 set also offers a versatile 2-in-1 build, converting into a powerful Track Car for extended play.

42048-1

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Parts Inventory

🧱 345 parts
PartQty
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 2 Perpendicular Axles

10197

€0,18
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Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

Technic Gear 8 Tooth [Reinforced]

10928

€0,15
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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 1L Axle

11214

€0,29
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Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise

Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise

15100

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Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1

Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1

15458

€1,13
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Technic Axle 5 with Stop

Technic Axle 5 with Stop

15462

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Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole

Tile Round 2 x 2 with Hole

15535

€0,07
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Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle

Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle

18651

12×
€0,08
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Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]

Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam]

18654

€0,05
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Technic Panel Curved 3 x 13

Technic Panel Curved 3 x 13

18944

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Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch on Both Sides

Technic Gear 16 Tooth with Clutch on Both Sides

18946

€0,42
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Technic Driving Ring 3L

Technic Driving Ring 3L

18947

€0,47
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Repairability

Can you fix Race Kart if a piece goes missing?

2.4%Low repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

2 of the 84 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 Panel Curved 3 x 13 · Dark Purple · only this setSticker Sheet for Set 42048-1 · Unknown · only this set
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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Race Kart

345 pieces puts this build -47% against the average Technic set and +1% against the average 2016 release.

LEGO Technic

Vs average Technic set

-47%-308 parts
This set345
Average set653

Average Technic set: 653 pieces across 453 other sets.

Vs average 2016 set

+1%+4 parts
This set345
Average set341

Average 2016 set: 341 pieces across 439 other sets.

Color profile

16different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black37x
57%
Dark Bluish Gray20x
31%
Dark Purple4x
6%
Dark Tan2x
4%

Unique parts

0.8 pieces per unique type

80

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots38x

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

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