42096 LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR | LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR Revs Up for Action!

LEGO Technic has soared in popularity, particularly with the introduction of its line of sports car models, including the highly acclaimed LEGO Technic Porsche series. These sets have become sought-after treasures for both LEGO enthusiasts and automotive aficionados alike. Featuring meticulous attention to detail and advanced engineering, LEGO Technic cars, such as the iconic LEGO Porsche models, offer a thrilling and immersive building experience. Builders can replicate the sleek designs and high-performance features of real sports cars, from intricate gearboxes to functioning suspension systems. The appeal of LEGO Technic lies not only in its ability to captivate collectors with stunning display pieces but also in its hands-on approach to learning about engineering principles and mechanical concepts. Whether assembling for display or play, LEGO Technic sets continue to engage and inspire creativity among fans of all ages.

Set Details

Experience the thrill of engineering mastery with the LEGO® Technic 42096 Porsche 911 RSR. Crafted in collaboration with Porsche, this authentic replica captures the essence of the legendary sports car with precision and detail. From its sleek contours to aerodynamic features like the rear wing with ‘swan neck’ mounts, extended rear diffuser, and specially designed side mirrors, every aspect reflects the vehicle’s powerful presence. Functional highlights include a visible, working differential, independent suspension, and a six-cylinder boxer engine complete with moving pistons. The accessible cockpit boasts a radar screen, working steering, fire extinguisher system, and a track map of the Laguna Seca circuit printed on the driver’s door. With black spoked rims, realistic headlights and taillights, and an iconic white, red, and black colour scheme, this LEGO Technic Porsche 911 RSR model is a stunning display piece.

Investment Potential

A stunning LEGO Porsche from the LEGO Technic theme with just over 1500 pieces but a relatively high price per brick for the theme of 11c. Due to retire this year we look at whether this is a solid LEGO investment opportunity.

Theme Analysis

LEGO Technic is a solid theme returning average annualised growth of 6% across a large sample size with the Licensed sub-theme doing slightly better at 8%. It has become a LEGO theme we see as being very important to be selective with the sets you invest in.

Looking at some of the other motor vehicles in the theme we can see strong performance from the BMW R 1200 GS Adventure (42063) which has seen 160% growth in the 5 years since it retired (20% annualised growth) whereas LEGO Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 (42093) has only seen annualised growth of 5% since retiring in 2021.

Comparable Set Analysis

We have looked at the comparable Porsche sets where there has clearly been strong performance. The LEGO Technic set LEGO Porsche 911 GT3 RS (42056) has done amazingly well since retiring in 2018 with an RRP of $300 and is now worth nearly $800 (20% annualised growth).

In the LEGO Speed Champions theme there has been excellent gains made by LEGO Porsche 918 Spyder (75910) which has seen 460% growth since retiring in 2016 (27% annualised growth) and LEGO Porsche 919 Hybrid (75887) which has seen 240% growth since retiring in 2018 (27% annualised growth).

Conclusion

We think this is definitely a LEGO car to consider as a LEGO investment. From a consistent theme, with a strong brand name and strong comparators across all previous LEGO Porsche models and due to retire this year.

If looking for an alternative on a smaller budget we would definitely consider LEGO Speed Champions Porsche 963 (76916), the 5 previously retired LEGO Speed Champion Porsche models have seen average annualised growth of 25% as a group and this LEGO car is due to retire this year.