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The LEGO Nitro Race Team set (8473-1) contains 510 pieces. It was released in 2002 as part of the LEGO Racers theme.

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Nitro Race Team

🏷️ 8473-1•🎨 Racers•📅 2002•🧱 510 parts•Intermediate

Nitro Race Team (8473-1) is a LEGO Racers from 2002. This page uses the available set and theme data until a fuller product description is available.

Parts Inventory

🧱 510 parts

Part	Color	Qty
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Rounded Bottom [Boat Stud] 2654	Black	1×
Wheel 30 x 13 Model Team 2695	Light Gray	6×
Tyre 24 x 13 Model Team 2696	Black	6×
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots 2780	Black	73×
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin with Stud Connector 2825	Dark Gray	2×
Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I] 2905	Black	4×
Wheel Rim 24 x 14 VR with Center Axle Hole 2994	Light Gray	2×
Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub 30285	Light Gray	4×
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread 30391	Black	4×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove 3069b	Light Gray	2×

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Technic Beam Triangle Thin [Type I]	2905	Black	4×
Wheel Rim 24 x 14 VR with Center Axle Hole	2994	Light Gray	2×
Wheel 18 x 14 with Tread Small Hub	30285	Light Gray	4×
Tyre 30.4 x 14 Offset Tread	30391	Black	4×
Tile 1 x 2 with Groove	3069b	Light Gray	2×
Technic Brick 1 x 2 [2 Pin Holes]	32000	Black	4×
Technic Pin 3/4	32002	Dark Gray	11×
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick	32009	Orange	2×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #5 - 112.5°	32015	Light Gray	12×
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thin	32017	Dark Gray	6×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°	32034	Black	2×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #2 - 180°	32034	Orange	1×
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole	32039	Orange	1×
Technic Axle Connector with Axle Hole	32039	Black	4×
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [3 Lateral Holes, Big Pin Hole]	32054	Black	16×
Technic Beam 3 x 3 L-Shape Thin	32056	Black	6×
Technic Axle 2 Notched	32062	Black	12×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Pin Hole	32068	Black	5×
Technic Steering Arm with 2 Pins	32069	Black	2×
Technic Axle 5	32073	Black	1×
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Reduced	32123a	Tan	10×
Technic Pin Double with Axle Hole	32138	Black	4×
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick	32140	Light Gray	2×
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick	32140	Dark Gray	4×
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick	32140	Black	8×
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick	32140	Orange	4×
Axle Hose, Soft 11L	32199	Pearl Light Gray	2×
Axle Hose, Soft 16L	32202	Pearl Light Gray	1×
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thin	32250	Orange	2×
Technic Gear 12 Tooth Double Bevel	32270	Light Gray	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick	32271	Black	4×
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick	32271	Light Gray	4×
Technic Beam 1 x 15 Thick	32278	Light Gray	2×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double	32291	Black	2×
Technic Block 3 x 5 x 1 2/3	32310	Pearl Dark Gray	2×
Technic Block 3 x 5 x 1 2/3	32310	Orange	1×
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick	32316	Black	6×
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Bent (4 - 4) Thick	32348	Black	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 4 Thin	32449	Orange	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick	32523	Light Gray	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick	32523	Black	3×
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick	32525	Orange	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick	32525	Black	2×
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick	32526	Black	8×
Technic Panel Fairing # 5 Small Short, Large Hole, Side A	32527	Pearl Dark Gray	5×
Technic Panel Fairing # 5 Small Short, Large Hole, Side A	32527	Orange	2×
Technic Panel Fairing # 6 Small Short, Large Hole, Side B	32528	Pearl Dark Gray	5×
Technic Panel Fairing # 6 Small Short, Large Hole, Side B	32528	Orange	2×
Technic Panel Fairing # 7 Small Long, Large Hole, Side A	32534	Pearl Dark Gray	3×
Technic Panel Fairing # 8 Small Long, Large Hole, Side B	32535	Pearl Dark Gray	3×
Technic Pin Long without Friction Ridges - Single Slot	32556a	Light Gray	13×
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular Long	32557	Dark Gray	4×
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular Long	32557	Light Gray	4×
Technic Pin Connector Perpendicular Long	32557	Black	5×
Large Figure Weapon Sword, Toa Flame 2 x 12 with Two Holes	32558	Red	2×
Large Figure Skeletal, Torso with 3 Pins (Tohunga)	32577	Black	1×
Technic Gear 8 Tooth	3647	Light Gray	3×
Technic Axle 4	3705	Black	13×
Technic Axle 6	3706	Black	11×
Technic Axle 8	3707	Black	2×
Technic Axle 12	3708	Black	4×
Technic Bush	3713	Light Gray	12×
Technic Axle 10	3737	Black	3×
Technic Axle Pin without Friction Ridges Lengthwise	3749	Light Gray	2×
Plate Round 2 x 2 with Axle Hole Type 1 (+ Opening)	4032a	Black	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick	40490	Orange	1×
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick	40490	Black	2×
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside]	41669	Trans-Red	4×
Technic Tooth 1 x 3 with Axle Hole [Rounded Underside]	41669	Trans-Light Blue	4×
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin	41677	Black	6×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Double Split	41678	Black	4×
Technic Wedge Belt Wheel [aka Pulley]	4185	Light Gray	4×
Pullback Motor 7 x 5 x 3	42590	Dark Bluish Gray	1×
Technic Pin 1/2	4274	Light Gray	23×
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise	43093	Black	22×
Sticker Sheet for Set 8473-1	43474	Unknown	1×
Technic Axle 3	4519	Black	11×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular	6536	Orange	1×
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular	6536	Black	3×
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]	6538b	Black	2×
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]	6538b	Dark Gray	2×
Technic Axle Connector Ridged [with x Hole x Orientation]	6538b	Trans-Red	1×
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 2 Center Slots	6558	Black	23×
Tyre 30.4 x 14 VR	6578	Black	2×
Technic Gear Rack 1 x 10 with Holes	6592	Black	1×
Tyre 49.6 x 28 VR	6594	Black	2×
Wheel 49.6 x 28 VR (36.8 x 26) with Axle Hole	6595	Light Gray	2×
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball	6628	Black	2×
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (6 - 4) Thick	6629	Dark Gray	2×
Rubber Band Small 13mm (Square Cross Section)	71509	Black	4×
Technic Pin Connector Round [No Slot]	75535	Orange	1×
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 2L / 1.6cm	78c02	Pearl Light Gray	6×
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 6L / 4.8cm	78c06	Pearl Light Gray	1×
Hose, Ribbed 7mm D. 19L / 15.2cm	78c19	Pearl Light Gray	1×

Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Nitro Race Team

510 pieces puts this build +137% against the average Racers set and +155% against the average 2002 release.

LEGORACERS

Vs average Racers set

+137%+295 parts

This set510

Average set215

Average Racers set: 215 pieces across 195 other sets.

Vs average 2002 set

+155%+310 parts

This set510

Average set200

Average 2002 set: 200 pieces across 230 other sets.

Color profile

10different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black304x

60%

Light Gray101x

20%

Dark Gray31x

Orange22x

Unique parts

6.2 pieces per unique type

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

Most used part

Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

73x

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

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Build Insights🧩82unique parts🎨10different colors📊51avg. parts per color🏆73×Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Center Slots

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