Extreme Racing Action!
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Experience the thrill of off-road racing with this 252-piece LEGO Technic set featuring a cool pull-back function. Perfect for young motorsport fans!

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🏛 Technic
Set #42166

NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car

The NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car is a fantastic entry point into the Technic world.

🏆 Best For: Younger builders interested in Technic, car enthusiasts, and fans of the Extreme E racing series. ⏱ 2 hr build 🧩 252 pcs 🎂 Ages 7+
★★★☆☆ 3.5 from 1 reviews

Fans appreciate the set's accurate representation of the NEOM McLaren Extreme E car and the fun pull-back action, but some find the build too simple and the price slightly high for the piece count.

📝 Our Take

The NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car is a fantastic entry point into the Technic world. This set perfectly captures the rugged aesthetic of the Extreme E series, with chunky tires and a vibrant color scheme that stands out.

This set is perfect for younger builders and Technic beginners. The pull-back motor adds a fun play feature, and the build is straightforward enough to be completed in an afternoon.

Skip this if you're a seasoned Technic builder seeking a complex project. Consider larger Technic sets with more intricate mechanisms for a greater challenge.

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🧱 Building Experience

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252
Pieces
2h
Build Time
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Beginner
Difficulty
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18cm × 10cm × 8cm
Dimensions
Build Highlights:
  • Simple and engaging build process.
  • Introduction to basic Technic elements and construction.
  • Functional pull-back motor for racing action.
  • Eye-catching color scheme and authentic sponsor logos.

📈 Investment Analysis

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This set is a smaller, readily available Technic model, so its investment potential is limited. While the McLaren license adds some appeal, the low piece count and widespread availability suggest it's unlikely to appreciate significantly. It may hold some value for collectors of McLaren-branded LEGO sets, but it's not a high-risk, high-reward investment.

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📖 About This Set

Looking for an exciting gift for kids who love race car toys? This pull-back car for boys and girls aged 7+ delivers thrills at every turn. First youngsters can enjoy building the LEGO® Technic™ NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car (42166). Then it’s time to have fun racing the car using the pull-back action.

This car toy captures the character of the real-life model and features chunky off-road tires, an eye-catching color scheme and authentic partner logos. Kids will love imagining what it’s liketo race in remote parts of the world like a real Extreme E driver. This set makes a fun birthday or any-occasion gift for kids who love vehicles and car toys.

LEGO Technic construction sets feature realistic details to give young LEGO builders a fun introduction to engineering. Give kids a rewarding building adventure with the LEGO Builder app. Here they can zoom in and rotate models and track progress.

  • Pull-back car for boys and girls aged 7+ – Give kids a fun building project with the NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car toy building set with pull-back action for vehicle role play
  • Pull-back car toy – Kids can send their LEGO® Technic™ model speeding along using the pull-back action as they imagine racing around the world like a real Extreme E driver
  • Chunky tires – The toy car model features authentic details inspired by the real race car, including off-road tires and partner logos
  • A car giftfor kids – This set makes a fun birthday, holiday, or any-other-occasion gift for boys, girls and kids who love vehicle toys and off-road cars
  • An introduction to engineering – LEGO® Technic™ buildable model sets feature realistic movement and mechanisms that introduce young LEGO builders to the universe of engineering
  • Measurements – 252-piece set with a car measuring over 3 in. (8 cm) high, 7 in. (18 cm) long and 4 in. (10 cm) wide

Compare Similar Sets

Compared to other small Technic pull-back racers, the NEOM McLaren stands out with its unique Extreme E design and licensed branding. While other sets might offer slightly different play features or building experiences, this one appeals specifically to fans of motorsport and the McLaren team. Its price point makes it an accessible impulse buy.

📦 Full Parts Inventory - 58 unique parts • 203 total pieces

Sticker Sheet for Set 42166-1 Sticker Sheet for...
Part #: 10105322 [No Color/Any Color]
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Triple [120° Offset] Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 10288 Black
Technic Panel Fairing #21 5L Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11946 Black
Technic Panel Fairing #22 5L Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 11947 Black
Pullback Motor 6 x 3 x 5 Pullback Motor 6 ...
Part #: 12799 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Panel 3 x 11 x 1 Technic Panel 3 x...
Part #: 15458 Orange
Technic Axle Pin 3L with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and 2L Axle Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 18651 Black
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Lime
Technic Pin Connector Round 1L [Beam] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 18654 Black
Bar 2L with Towball Bar 2L with Towball
Part #: 22484 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing #7 3L Very Small Smooth, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2387 Black
Technic Panel Fairing #8 3L Very Small Smooth, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 2389 Black
Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 3 Technic Panel Cur...
Part #: 24116 Orange
Technic Panel Curved and Bent 6 x 3 Technic Panel Cur...
Part #: 24116 Black
Technic Panel Curved 7 x 3 with 2 Pin Holes through Panel Surface Technic Panel Cur...
Part #: 24119 Black
Plant, Flower, Plate Round 1 x 1 with 5 Petals Plant, Flower, Pl...
Part #: 24866 Orange
Bar 4L (Lightsaber Blade / Wand) Bar 4L (Lightsabe...
Part #: 30374 Lime
Technic Beam 1 x 11.5 Double Bent Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32009 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Angled #3 - 157.5° Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32016 Black
Technic Axle 2 Notched Technic Axle 2 No...
Part #: 32062 11× Red
Technic Bush 1/2 Smooth with Axle Hole Semi-Reduced Technic Bush 1/2 ...
Part #: 32123b Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 2 x 4 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 32140 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with Centre Pin Hole Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 32184 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 5 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32316 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 3 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32523 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 7 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32524 Orange
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 32525 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 3 x 5 L-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 32526 Light Bluish Gray
Axle Hose, Soft 7L Axle Hose, Soft 7L
Part #: 32580 Black
Technic Axle 12 Technic Axle 12
Part #: 3708 Black
Technic Bush Technic Bush
Part #: 3713 Red
Technic Beam 1 x 9 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 40490 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 13 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41239 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thin Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 41677 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular 3L with 2 Pin Holes Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 42003 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Driving Ring Connector Smooth [2 rounded and 2 flat side walls] Technic Driving R...
Part #: 42195 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise, 1 Center Slot Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 42924 29× Blue
Technic Axle Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise Technic Axle Pin ...
Part #: 43093 22× Blue
Technic Beam 1 x 2 Thick Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 43857 Red
Technic Axle 3 Technic Axle 3
Part #: 4519 Yellow
Tyre 43.2 x 14 Offset Tread Tyre 43.2 x 14 Of...
Part #: 56898 Black
Wheel 30 x 14 Wheel 30 x 14
Part #: 56904 Black
Technic Beam 3 x 3 T-Shape Thick Technic Beam 3 x ...
Part #: 60484 Black
Technic Axle 9 Technic Axle 9
Part #: 60485 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise with No Center Slots Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 61332 Black
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Triple Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 63869 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Beam Frame 5 x 7 with 3 x 5 Opening Thick Technic Beam Fram...
Part #: 64179 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing # 4 Small Smooth Long, Side B Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64391 Black
Technic Panel Fairing # 3 Small Smooth Long, Side A Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 64683 Black
Technic Pin Long with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Stop Bush [2 Lateral Holes, Small Pin Hole] Technic Pin Long ...
Part #: 65304 Orange
Technic Axle and Pin Connector Perpendicular Technic Axle and ...
Part #: 6536 Light Bluish Gray
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 65487 10× Black
Technic Pin Connector Hub with 1 Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise [Centered Friction Ridge] Technic Pin Conne...
Part #: 65487 Orange
Technic Pin with Friction Ridges Lengthwise and Towball - Round Pin Hole Technic Pin with ...
Part #: 66906 Red
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 3 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 71682 Orange
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 3 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 71682 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 3 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 71708 Black
Technic Beam 1 x 11 Thick with Alternating Holes Technic Beam 1 x ...
Part #: 73507 Black
Technic Beam 2 x 5 L-Shape with Quarter Ellipse Thick Technic Beam 2 x ...
Part #: 80286 Black
Technic Pin 1/2 with Friction Technic Pin 1/2 w...
Part #: 89678 Dark Bluish Gray
Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 1 x 1 Technic Panel Fai...
Part #: 89679 Black
Tile Round 1 x 1 Tile Round 1 x 1
Part #: 98138 Trans-Clear
This set provides a good assortment of Technic pins and connectors, useful for expanding a Technic parts collection. The orange panels are a nice touch for adding vibrant details to MOCs.

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💎 Notable Parts

Black Wheel 30 x 14 (4x) $0.60
Black Tyre 43.2 x 14 Offset Tread (4x) $1.00
Orange Technic Panel Fairing 2 x 3 x 1 (4x) $0.80
Est. BrickLink Part Value
$2.40

💡 MOC Potential

🚗 Off-road buggy or ATV with modified suspension.
🚗 Simplified version of other Extreme E race cars.
🤖 Small robotic rover with similar wheel configuration.

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📖 Building Instructions 2

NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car Instructions
BI 3101, 88+4 42166 V29
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NEOM McLaren Extreme E Race Car Instructions
BI 3101, 88+4 42166 V39
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Charts Inventory Statistics

58
Unique Parts
203
Total Pieces
0
Minifigures
Inventory Version: 1