Speed Champions

Audi S1 e-tron quattro Race Car

A pocket-sized hill climber that punches way above its 274 pieces.

Brick Rated Score

4.0/5

Set 76921 · 2024

Pieces274

Minifigs1

Year2024

Set number76921

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The verdict

This little Audi caught me off guard.

I went in expecting a generic Speed Champions filler car and came out genuinely charmed by how much personality LEGO packed into that stubby, high-nosed shape, the real S1 e-tron quattro is Audi's electric Pikes Peak hill climb machine, and the set actually captures that oddball silhouette instead of smoothing it into a generic race car. It builds fast, it looks sharp on a shelf next to the bigger Speed Champions cars, and the orange and white livery pops. I would not call it a must-have if you already own a dozen of these, but as a first Speed Champions set or a stocking-stuffer for a young Audi fan, it earns its spot.

Best for: Speed Champions collectors who want an unusual, real-world hill climb car rather than another supercar

The full review

What it is

I did not expect to like this one as much as I did. The Audi S1 e-tron quattro is not a household name like the Countach or the McLaren Solus GT that shipped alongside it in the 2024 wave, it is Audi's electric hill climb car built for events like Pikes Peak, and that gives it a genuinely unusual shape, short stubby nose, tall rear wing, and a stance that looks nothing like the sleek road cars this theme usually celebrates. LEGO leaned into that oddity instead of running from it, and the finished model has real character sitting on a shelf.

The catch

I will be honest about the price to piece math here though. At 274 pieces this sits in the middle of the Speed Champions pack, and with only one minifigure included, value shoppers who are used to squeezing every last brick out of a set might feel it is a touch thin, especially since a chunk of the surface detail comes from stickers rather than printed elements. If you are chasing part count per dollar, this is not the set to chase.

Who it's for

Where it earns its keep is as a quick, satisfying build and a genuinely different addition to a Speed Champions shelf that is otherwise full of the same handful of supercar brands. Get it if you want variety, if you follow motorsport beyond Formula 1, or if you are introducing a younger builder to the hobby with something that will not eat an entire afternoon. Skip it if you already have several similar-sized 2024 cars and are looking for something that stands out at first glance to non enthusiasts.

The parts story

What the build is actually like, and the pieces worth knowing about.

The build itself is classic small scale Speed Champions, you start with the chassis and drivetrain, work outward to the distinctive short nose and cockpit, then close it up with the rear wing and diffuser assembly. It moves quickly, there is no long repetitive stretch, and the sequence keeps introducing small new sub assemblies so it never feels like busywork even at this size.

The standout pieces are the curved nose panels and the windscreen piece that together sell the real car's unusually blunt front end, plus the printed elements on the wheel arches and rear wing that carry the Audi Sport branding without relying entirely on stickers. It is not a set stuffed with rare molds or exotic recolors, this is a straightforward, well proportioned little build rather than a parts pack, and it should be judged on that build experience rather than on raw piece value.

Fun facts

01The real Audi S1 e-tron quattro is an electric hill climb car built for events like the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, not a circuit race car, which makes it one of the more unusual real world vehicles LEGO has picked for Speed Champions.
02This set released in 2024 alongside other Speed Champions cars including the Lamborghini Countach and McLaren Solus GT, part of that year's wider refresh of the theme.
03Speed Champions sets in this size bracket are designed to be buildable in under an hour, making them popular as quick weeknight builds or as an entry point for younger fans into car themed LEGO.