How many pieces are in the Ferrari 488 PISTA Car?

Ferrari 488 PISTA Car contains 882 pieces.

What age is the Ferrari 488 PISTA Car recommended for?

This set is recommended for ages 9+.

When was the Ferrari 488 PISTA Car released?

Ferrari 488 PISTA Car was released in 2026.

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🏛 Technic

Set #42235

Ferrari 488 PISTA Car

LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 PISTA Car (42235) is an impressive mid-scale automotive engineering feat.

Before you buy

Who it's for: Ages 9+ · Intermediate build Perfect for builders ages 9 and up who enjoy mechanics, gears, and sports cars
Build: 882 pieces · about 3 hours Build time is an estimate.
Price: $64.99 list price · 7.4¢ per piece
Availability: Current release

★★★★☆ 4.2 AI-generated review score, not a customer rating

Fans love the engaging mechanical features like the working V8 engine and sleek red aesthetic, though some note the sticker application can be tedious.

$64.99

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📝 Our Take

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LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 PISTA Car (42235) is an impressive mid-scale automotive engineering feat. Packing working steering, differential, and a functional V8 engine with moving pistons into an 882-piece build, it delivers remarkable mechanical accuracy for its size and price point.

This set is perfect for young car enthusiasts and fans of the Technic system looking for a satisfying weekend build. At $64.99, it offers a great entry point into functional gear systems while doubling as a sleek display piece for a desk or shelf, complete with a video game tie-in bonus.

Skip this if you prefer complex supercars with pneumatic systems or display plaques. Hardcore Technic builders wanting a massive 2,000+ piece Ultimate Car Concept model might find the play features a bit too basic.

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🧱 Building Experience

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882

Pieces

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3.0h

Estimated Build Time

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Intermediate

Difficulty

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8cm × 28cm × 13cm

Dimensions

Build Highlights:

Assembling the working functional differential and rear-wheel drive
Building the miniature V8 engine with realistic moving pistons
Integrating the top-mounted hand-of-god steering mechanism
Shaping the iconic aerodynamic curves using Technic panel fairings

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Investment Grade

⏳ Current release

Ferrari-branded LEGO sets traditionally hold their value exceptionally well on the secondary market once retired, driven by a crossover appeal between LEGO collectors and automotive enthusiasts. With 882 pieces at a modest $64.99 MSRP, this mid-range Technic vehicle offers an accessible price point that usually translates to strong post-retirement demand among budget-conscious collectors. Investors should expect steady, reliable growth rather than explosive gains, making it a solid, low-risk addition to a diversified sealed portfolio.

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Compared to larger 1:8 scale Technic supercars, the 42235 Ferrari 488 PISTA offers a much more accessible price and build time while sacrificing complex gearboxes and suspension. It serves as a spiritual successor to previous mid-sized licensed vehicles, striking a sweet spot between playability and shelf-friendly dimensions.

📦 Parts Inventory

Official piece count: 882
Parts cataloged in this inventory: 129 unique parts, 882 pieces

Missing a piece? Check this set piece by piece, with look-alike colors flagged and element IDs for replacements.

Sticker Sheet for...

Part #: 10115273 1× [No Color/Any Color]

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 10197 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 10197 7× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 10197 2× Red

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 11214 19× Dark Bluish Gray

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 11458 4× Red

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 2× White

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× Black

Brick Curved 2 x ...

Part #: 11477 1× Dark Blue

Technic Axle 5 wi...

Part #: 15462 4× Reddish Brown

Technic Gear 20 T...

Part #: 18575 1× Tan

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 18651 9× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 2× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 6× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 18654 8× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 22961 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 22961 8× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 22961 8× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2387 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2387 10× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2389 1× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2389 10× Red

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 24116 2× Black

Plate 2 x 2 Corner

Part #: 2420 4× Light Bluish Gray

Brick Curved 3 x ...

Part #: 24309 2× Black

Tile 1 x 4 with G...

Part #: 2431 1× Black

Technic Axle 3 wi...

Part #: 24316 1× Reddish Brown

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2457 2× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 2457 2× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1 ...

Part #: 25269 4× Red

Technic Steering ...

Part #: 2819 1× Black

Plate 2 x 3

Part #: 3021 1× White

Part #: 3023 8× Black

Part #: 30699 2× Black

Tile 1 x 1 with G...

Part #: 3070b 2× Black

Part #: 32013 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32013 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32016 2× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32034 1× Dark Blue

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32056 4× Red

Technic Axle 2 No...

Part #: 32062 34× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32065 1× Red

Technic Axle 5

Part #: 32073 3× Yellow

Technic Bush 1/2 ...

Part #: 32123b 21× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32126 4× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32126 2× Yellow

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 4× White

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 8× Red

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 32140 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32184 5× Yellow

Axle Hose, Soft 11L

Part #: 32199 2× Red

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 32270 2× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32278 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 6× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 32291 11× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 7× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 3× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32316 1× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 2× White

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32523 6× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 2× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 1× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32524 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 32525 1× White

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 1× Red

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 32526 4× Black

Plate Special 1 x...

Part #: 3386 7× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 3623 5× Medium Azure

Plate 1 x 3

Part #: 3623 1× Black

Part #: 3673 2× Yellow

Technic Pin witho...

Part #: 3673 2× Light Bluish Gray

Bracket 1 x 1 - 1...

Part #: 36840 3× Black

Technic Axle 4

Part #: 3705 6× Black

Technic Axle 6

Part #: 3706 2× Black

Plate 1 x 4

Part #: 3710 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 8× Red

Technic Bush

Part #: 3713 6× Black

Plate 2 x 6

Part #: 3795 1× Tan

Equipment Cup / T...

Part #: 38799 4× Trans-Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 5× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 40490 1× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 41677 2× White

Part #: 42003 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 4× White

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 42003 9× Lime

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 4274 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 42924 43× Blue

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 43093 32× Blue

Technic Crank Disc

Part #: 4368 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Piston

Part #: 4369 8× Yellow

Technic Axle 7

Part #: 44294 4× Light Bluish Gray

Tyre 43.2 x 22 ZR

Part #: 44309 2× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 4450 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 4450 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 44874 4× Red

Technic Axle 3

Part #: 4519 23× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 4586 1× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 46189 2× Black

Part #: 54200 6× Black

Technic Panel Cur...

Part #: 5427 2× Red

Technic Axle 8 wi...

Part #: 55013 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Wheel 30.4 x 20 w...

Part #: 56145 2× Light Bluish Gray

Wheel 30 x 14

Part #: 56904 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 5713 2× Red

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 3× White

Technic Axle Conn...

Part #: 59443 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Axle Conn...

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Technic Axle Conn...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Technic Beam 1 x ...

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Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 2× White

Technic Beam 3 x ...

Part #: 60484 2× Red

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 1× Yellow

Technic Axle 9

Part #: 60485 1× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin with ...

Part #: 61332 76× Black

Panel 1 x 1 x 1 C...

Part #: 6231 2× Black

Technic Gear Diff...

Part #: 62821b 1× Dark Bluish Gray

Tile 1 x 3

Part #: 63864 2× Black

Technic Axle Pin ...

Part #: 65249 2× White

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 65304 6× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Long ...

Part #: 65304 2× Red

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 4× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 7× Black

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6536 11× Red

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65487 2× Black

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65487 4× White

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 65489 2× Light Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 65826 2× Bright Green

Technic Gear 12 T...

Part #: 6589 5× Tan

Technic Axle and ...

Part #: 6611 2× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 71682 3× White

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 71682 6× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 71682 11× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 71708 6× Black

Technic Connector...

Part #: 72008 2× Red

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 7244 8× Black

Technic Beam 1 x ...

Part #: 73507 4× Light Bluish Gray

Part #: 7784 2× Dark Tan

Part #: 78329 2× Black

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 80286 2× Red

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 80286 1× Dark Blue

Technic Beam 2 x ...

Part #: 80286 2× White

Technic Panel Car...

Part #: 8147 2× Red

Technic Axle 3.5 ...

Part #: 8168 6× Dark Blue

Part #: 87083 4× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin Conne...

Part #: 87408 1× Black

Technic Gear Rack...

Part #: 87761 1× Black

Bar 3L

Part #: 87994 4× White

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 22× Dark Bluish Gray

Technic Pin 1/2 w...

Part #: 89678 17× Red

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 89679 2× White

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 89679 1× Dark Blue

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 89679 2× Black

Technic Panel Fai...

Part #: 89679 11× Red

Panel 1 x 2 x 1 w...

Part #: 93095 2× Black

Tile Round 1 x 1

Part #: 98138 2× Black

Bracket 1 x 2 - 1...

Part #: 99780 2× Black

An exceptionally strong parts pack for Technic builders, featuring a massive assortment of red and black panel fairings, friction pins, and the vibrant yellow piston elements useful for custom mechanical MOCs.