LEGO Ferrari 488 Pista Car 42235

Iconic Striped Livery

The Ferrari 488 Pista's aggressive stance is perfectly captured, with those signature racing stripes rendered cleanly using cleverly applied tiles and plates. Notice how the SNOT techniques in the front end create those sleek, aerodynamic curves and integrate the grille work. The robust clutch power of Technic elements ensures this model holds its form, ready for any display.

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Set # 42235
Released 2026
Pieces 882
Price / Piece 7.4¢
Figures None
Age 9+
Scale & Brick Value Piece Volume & Pricing Ranks
Piece Rank #359 Top 24% active
Historic Scale #1,175 Top 6% of 20,150
Part Efficiency #375 7.4¢/pc • Top 25%
Collector Insights Verified Oct 11, 2026

Includes 6 exclusive molds and 6 rare elements recorded across official inventories.

This set also includes 1 light extension
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Set 42235 Build Specifications & Overview

Complete build timeline, spatial dimensions, and display footprint analysis.

Value Breakdown

Est. Build Time (*Pieces per minute)
Casual 7.3h 2 ppm*
AFOL (Avg) 3.7h 4 ppm*
Master Builder 2.1h 7 ppm*
Avg Price / Hour
$17.56/hr
Price Per Basic Brick
$0.07

Highly valuable! 19% cheaper than average LEGO sets.

Display Dimensions

Height 3 in (7.6 cm) 7 Bricks + 2 Plates high
Width 5 in (12.7 cm) 16 Studs wide
Depth 11 in (27.9 cm) 35 Studs deep
Display Footprint 55.0 sq in (354.8 sq cm) 16 × 35 Studs

The Scale Check

Height equivalent to approx 1.9 minifigures stacked.

Display Fit
Standard Shelf Friendly (Kallax/Billy)
Building Instructions

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Third-Party Display Extension

Lighting the Ferrari 488 Pista: A Single, Precise Path

BUILDS:1|STARTER: $25.98|PRO: $25.98|MEDIAN: $25.98

With just one kit on the market, the lighting landscape for the LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 Pista is refreshingly simple. BrickBling's solution, priced at $25.98 (about 40% of the set's MSRP), focuses on essential illumination: headlights, taillights, and engine bay glow. The modular Micro-LED approach uses thin, flexible wires that tuck between Technic beams, while the available Classic and Remote Control variants offer flexibility without changing the core wiring style. This focused price point means you're paying for targeted, high-impact lighting, not an expansive array of features. The choice is straightforward: choose your control preference, and let the red bodywork shine.

BrickBling LED kit for LEGO Technic Ferrari 488 Pista illuminating headlights and engine bay
budget floor

For the Purist: Single Kit, Clear Choice

$25.98
Starting At
Classic Version$25.98
Remote Control Version$35.98

Positioned as the only lighting option for the 488 Pista at a $25.98 starting price, BrickBling focuses on essential zones: headlights, taillights, and engine bay. It uses a modular micro-wire system that tucks between Technic pins, and you can select between a Classic plug-and-play or Remote Control variant to suit your display control preference. This kit is best for builders who want a clean, no-frills illumination that respects the model's Technic integrity.

Set Cost Ratio39.98%
RGB CapableNo
RemoteAvailable
Price Rank#1 of 1

Lighting kits and display add-ons are custom third-party accessories produced independently. They are not manufactured, sponsored, or endorsed by the LEGO Group.