Red Ace

8493-1 Racers 2008 82 parts 5.6% Beginner

The LEGO Racers 8493-1 Red Ace set delivers high-speed action with its vibrant red Power Racer. This model incorporates a powerful pull-back motor, engineered for blazing acceleration across any play surface. Builders can send the Red Ace speeding up an included fiery ramp, launching the vehicle into the air for impressive jumps and stunts. Measuring 13 cm (5") long, this compact racer is built for dynamic play scenarios, demonstrating robust design. A notable function allows combining this set with the LEGO Racers 8492 Mud Hopper, creating an even larger flame racer and an expanded monster jumping ramp for intensified racing challenges.

Parts Inventory

🧱 82 parts
PartQty
Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

2420

€0,07
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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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Brick 2 x 4

Brick 2 x 4

3001

€0,22
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Plate 2 x 4

Plate 2 x 4

3020

€0,15
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Plate 1 x 2

Plate 1 x 2

3023

€0,10
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Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs

Slope Curved 2 x 2 with Lip, No Studs

30602

€0,17
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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 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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Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced

32123b

10×
€0,04
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Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick

Technic Beam 1 x 9 Bent (7 - 3) Thick

32271

€0,33
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Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick

Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick

32523

€0,10
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Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick

Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick

32524

€0,25
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Repairability

Can you fix Red Ace if a piece goes missing?

5.6%Moderate repair risk
easy to fixguard this box

2 of the 36 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

8.6%

All sets

6.7%

Hardest to replace

Sticker Sheet for Set 8493-1 · Unknown · only this setRamp Cover, · Unknown · only this set
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Build DNA

Parts inventory insights for Red Ace

82 pieces puts this build -62% against the average Racers set and -79% against the average 2008 release.

LEGORACERS

Vs average Racers set

-62%-135 parts
This set82
Average set217

Average Racers set: 217 pieces across 195 other sets.

Vs average 2008 set

-79%-300 parts
This set82
Average set382

Average 2008 set: 382 pieces across 206 other sets.

Color profile

8different colors

Dominant color

Black

Black15x
44%
Light Bluish Gray12x
35%
Red4x
12%
Dark Bluish Gray2x
6%

Unique parts

0.9 pieces per unique type

36

Repeat factor

Average pieces per unique type.

1x

Most used part

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced

Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced10x

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

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