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2012 BMW M3 GT2

admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:28:26 +0000

The BMW M3 GT2 is a grand touring race car developed by BMW M Motorsport and introduced in 2009 for use in endurance racing competition. Powered by a 4.0L P65 racing V8 making 485 horsepower, the car was mainly intended for competition in the American Le Mans Series. The M3 GT2 was most noted for its use with Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing from 2009 to 2012 in the American Le Mans Series; in its first two years of competition the car scored a few wins, with things culminating in 2011 when the M3 GT2 picked up the teams’ and drivers’ championship with the team. M3 GT2s also competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2010 and 2011, run by BMW Motorsport; their first attempt ended without much fanfare but their second attempt ended with a third place in class. The car was retired from competition after 2012, being replaced by the BMW Z4 GTE.

The casting received a retool in 2020, losing its plastic wing and gaining a new simplified interior and a slightly different base.

Born: 2011
Birthplace: Munich, Germany
Designer: BMW
Specialty: Built to race, this high-performance version of the M3 series features a large rear spoiler, wider wheel fenders and an upgraded 485 horsepower engine.

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2012 Ford Falcon Race Car

admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:25:34 +0000

The Ford Falcon Race Car is a casting based on the Ford FG Falcons that used to compete in the Australian V8 Supercars series. The cars have a 5.0 litre V8 engine producing 650 horsepower and get from 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 3.2 seconds. They can get up to speeds of over 300 km/h (186 mph). The livery of the first released version is based on the blue FG Falcon test car built in 2008.

Born: 2011
Birthplace: Campbellfield, Victoria, Australia
Designer: Ford Motor Company
Specialty: This racer, made for the Australian racing circuit, is based on a production Ford Falcon, but stuffed with a 5.0 liter engine, roll cage and aero, for blasting around that Aussie track.

Credit: hotwheels.fandom.com

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2012 Imparable

admin — Wed, 06 Dec 2023 01:22:58 +0000

Imparable is a hybrid sports car featuring parts of a motorcycle; to control the car, the rider tilts the motorcycle portion to the side, turning the wheels. The car, designed in part by retired motorcycle racer Jorge Lorenzo, attempts to capture “his spirit”.

Born: 2011
Birthplace: Barcelona, Spain
Designer: Hot Wheels + Jorge Lorenzo
Specialty: World Motorbike Champion Jorge Lorenzo worked with Hot Wheels^® design to create this combination motorcycle/sportscar that’s totally unstoppable!

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2012 ’64 Chevy Chevelle SS

admin — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:06:54 +0000

The Chevrolet Chevelle was a mid-sized car produced by Chevrolet from 1963 to 1977. Produced on GM’s A-body platform, the Chevelle was one of Chevrolet’s most successful marques. The car’s name is speculated to be a combination between “gazelle” and “Chevrolet”, with Chevrolet seemingly positioning this car as a smaller version of the Impala. The car was introduced in August 1963 by Chevrolet CEO Bunkie Knudsen as the Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu, for it was essentially a performance version of the Malibu.

The Chevelle Super Sport, commonly shortened to Chevelle SS, was a performance-oriented version of the Chevelle, acting as Chevrolet’s entrance into the muscle car battle. The package, costing $162, featured SS emblems on the car in various places, interior improvements such as an upgraded gauge cluster, two transmission options (a Muncie 4-speed manual or a 2-speed Powerglide automatic) and a 283 ci (4.6L) Small-Block V8. From mid-1964, a 327 ci (5.4L) Small-Block V8 could be ordered. 76,860 were produced for 1964.

Born: 1964
Birthplace: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Designer: General Motors
Specialty: This was Chevy’s entry into the muscle car ring, and with a 396 V-8 and 4-barrel carb with 105:1 compression, it can hold its own against any contender.

Credit: hotwheels.fandom.com

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2012 Troy Soldier

admin — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 21:04:29 +0000

The Troy Soldier is obviously based on the Trojan War, due to its name and design. This casting has had very few releases, only being released once after its debut in 2012.

Born: 2011
Birthplace: El Segundo, CA USA
Designer: Hot Wheels®
Specialty: A battle-ready hot rod, modeled after a Trojan warrior. With a blown V-8 engine and Mohawk-inspired stabilizer it was built for victory.

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