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Description[]

The Chrysler Thunderbolt is a four-seat concept car designed by Tom Gale which debuted at the 1993 North American International Auto Show. Intended to be a halo car, the car was based on a lengthened Chrysler LH platform shared with the Concorde, Intrepid, LHS and 300M. The car was fully functional and was powered by an experimental 4.0L 32-valve V8 designed by François Castaing fed through a 4-speed automatic transmission, and featured a highly advanced infotainment system with a satnav and built-in video games. The car was on display at the Walter P. Chrysler Museum until it closed; it has since been put into storage.

The Thunderbolt featured as car #06 of the Highway 35 anniversary event, driven by Fluke from the Wave Rippers team. This version of the car was overhauled to fit a mid-engine V10 mated to an experimental, propeller-based transmission, and would be the model's last appearance.

The casting's roof is made entirely of plastic and consists of two different colored plastic pieces snapped together to create a color break.

Versions[]

The Chrysler Thunderbolt has come out in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes / Variations Photo
671 1998 First Editions
32/40
Silver Purple Hot Wheels logo on trunk Black / Plastic Tinted (Purple) White 5DOT 18844 Malaysia Chrysler Thunderbolt Slv
671 1998 First Editions
32/40
Silver Black HW logo under wing on side Black / Plastic Tinted (Purple) Black 5SP 18844 Malaysia Rare Variant 98FE5spkThunderbolt
1107 1999 Mainline Metalflake Dark Blue Black, Blue, Silver flames Black / Plastic Black Tint White 3SP 24121 Malaysia Chrysler Thunderbolt Blu
004 2000 Future Fleet
4/4
Black Purple, yellow Silver markings Grey / Plastic Yellow tint White 3SP 26007 Malaysia Chrysler Thunderbolt CD
225 2000 Mainline Red Silver flames outlined in pink,
Black 'Lucero' outlined in pink.
Black and pink stripes along bottom edge.
Black / Plastic Clear Black 5SP 29281 Malaysia 'EL REY SPECIAL' on rear of card HW CHRYSLER THUNDERBOLT 29281 1 C
225 2000 Mainline #225 Red

White, Silver, & Black flames/stripes

Black / Plastic Clear Black 5SP 29281 Thailand Chrysler Thunderbolt Red
5pk 2001 Shark Park Black Blue full shark on doors, open-mouthed shark on hood Grey / Plastic Blue tint White 3SP 50012 Thailand Shark-themed Chrysler thunderbolt black shark park 5-pack 2001
136 2002 Mainline #136 Metalflake Red Black / Plastic Yellow Tint Black Gold 5DOT 55021 Malaysia DSCN3386-1-
2003 Highway 35 World Race

6/35

Metalflake Purple Wave Rippers Team Graphics Black / Plastic Clear Black Blue-Rim, White CM5 B0896 Thailand Chrysler Thunderbolt - Hwy 35

1998-card[]

From the back of the 1998-card:

COLLECTOR TIP
The HOT WHEELS® Chapparal 2G racer was available from 1969-1971 and came in over a dozen colors. Look for the metallic pink version which is highly valued by collectors!


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